Maj. Frank Simon (center), 93rd Expeditionary Air Refueling Squadron director of operations, showcases the cockpit of a KC-135 Stratotanker to Col. Jason Gingrich (left), 39th Air Base Wing commander, and Chief Master Sgt. Scott Shrier, 39th ABW command chief, during an immersion tour of the 93rd EARS at Incirlik Air Base, Turkey, Aug. 13, 2021. The command team’s visit was part of a series of immersion tours to demonstrate how each unit supports the 39th ABW and Air Forces in Europe-Air Forces Africa. The 93rd EARS delivers aerial refueling capabilities to allies and coalition partners,

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Maj. Frank Simon (center), 93rd Expeditionary Air Refueling Squadron director of operations, showcases the cockpit of a KC-135 Stratotanker to Col. Jason Gingrich (left), 39th Air Base Wing commander, and Chief Master Sgt. Scott Shrier, 39th ABW command chief, during an immersion tour of the 93rd EARS at Incirlik Air Base, Turkey, Aug. 13, 2021. The command team’s visit was part of a series of immersion tours to demonstrate how each unit supports the 39th ABW and Air Forces in Europe-Air Forces Africa. The 93rd EARS delivers aerial refueling capabilities to allies and coalition partners, who help provide stability to the Central Command area of responsibility.

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