An E-4B from Global Strike Command, Barkesdale Air Force Base, La., is refueled by a KC-10 Extender from Travis Air Force Base, Calif., during a local mission June 12, 2017. In case of national emergency or destruction of ground command and control centers, the E-4B provides a highly survivable command, control and communications center to direct forces, execute emergency war orders and coordinate actions by civil authorities.

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