A boom operator, assigned to the 340th Expeditionary Air Refueling Squadron, refuels and a Air Force A-10 Thunderbolt II from a KC-135 Stratotanker during a flight in support of Operation Inherent Resolve April 19, 2017. The 340th EARS, part of Air Forces Central Command, is responsible for delivering fuel for and coalition forces, enabling a persistent 24/7 presence in the area of responsibility. ( Air Force photo by Senior Airman Trevor T. McBride)

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