A Air Force F-15 Strike Eagle prepares to receive fuel from a KC-135 Stratotanker assigned to the 91st Expeditionary Air Refueling Squadron, within the Central Command area of responsibility, Dec. 27, 2022. The KC-135 provided force extending fuel to F-15s, allowing them to remain in the air for longer durations, maximizing their patrol time and ensuring regional stability. ( Air force photo by Staff Sgt. Kirby Turbak)

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