A Air Force pilot of the 97th Expeditionary Aerial Refueling Squadron prepares to refuel an E-3 Sentry Airborne Warning and Control System aircraft with a KC-135 Stratotanker aircraft, June 12, 2021. The 97th EARS, deployed with Air Forces Central, is responsible for delivering fuel to and partner nation forces, enabling airpower, deterrence, and stability to the region supporting Combined Joint Task Force – Operation Inherent Resolve.

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Keywords: -3, 1ctcs, 97th, aerial, awacs, expeditionary, kc-135, refueling, sentry, squadron, stratotanker