A 340th Expeditionary Air Refueling Squadron boom operator uses a joy stick to lower a boom in preparation for an in-flight refueling in support of Operation Inherent Resolve July 27, 2017. The KC-135 provides aerial refueling capabilities as it supports and Coalition forces working to liberate territory and people under the control of ISIS.

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