A Air Force inflight aerial refueling specialist of the 97th Expeditionary Aerial Refueling Squadron checks radio communications prior to takeoff in a KC-135 Stratotanker aircraft at Al Udeid Air Base, Qatar, June 12, 2021. The KC-135 Stratotanker delivers Air Forces Central a global reach aerial refueling capability to support joint and partner nation aircraft throughout the Central Command area of responsibility, supporting Combined Joint Task Force – Operation Inherent Resolve.

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Keywords: -3, 1ctcs, 97th, aerial, awacs, expeditionary, kc-135, refueling, sentry, squadron, stratotanker