A Marine Corp F/A-18D Hornet aircraft from Marine All Weather Attack Squadron 224, Marine Aircraft Group 31 approaches the Multi-Point Refueling System of a Air Force KC-135 Stratotanker aircraft during a mission supporting Dynamic Force Employment over the Central Command area of responsibility, May 20, 2021. DFEs enhance Central Command’s ability to deter aggression and promote security and stability within the area of responsibility.

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Keywords: /-18d, 1ctcs, 97th, aerial, expeditionary, hornet, kc-135, refuel, refueling, squadron, stratotanker