A Air Force E-3 Sentry Airborne Warning and Control System aircraft receives in-flight fuel from a KC-135 Stratotanker during an aerial refueling mission in support of Operation Inherent Resolve over Iraq, Sept. 26, 2018. The E-3 Sentry houses the Airborne Warning and Control System which provides situational awareness, command and control, battle management, surveillance and early warning of friendly, neutral and hostile activity during joint, allied, and coalition operations stability. Air Forces Central Command delivers airpower, develops relationships and defends the region in su


A Air Force E-3 Sentry Airborne Warning and Control System aircraft receives in-flight fuel from a KC-135 Stratotanker during an aerial refueling mission in support of Operation Inherent Resolve over Iraq, Sept. 26, 2018. The E-3 Sentry houses the Airborne Warning and Control System which provides situational awareness, command and control, battle management, surveillance and early warning of friendly, neutral and hostile activity during joint, allied, and coalition operations stability. Air Forces Central Command delivers airpower, develops relationships and defends the region in support of Central Command military objectives. ( Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Keith James)


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