A boom operator, assigned to the 340th Expeditionary Air Refueling Squadron, refuels a Air Force F-15E Strike Eagle from a KC-135 Stratotanker during a flight in support of Operation Inherent Resolve April 21, 2017. The KC-135 provides aerial refueling capabilities as it supports and coalition forces as they work to liberate territory and people under the control of ISIS.

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