A USAF RC-135V/W Rivet Joint disconnects from a USAF
A USAF RC-135V/W Rivet Joint disconnects from a USAF KC-10 Extender after receiving fuel near Iraq on Dec. 5, 2016. The RC-135 fleet has been present in every sizeable U.S. conflict since the Vietnam War. It co... More
A maintenance crew removes excessive rubber buildup
A maintenance crew removes excessive rubber buildup off of an active runway at an undisclosed in Southwest Asia, Dec. 15, 2016. Maintenance crews had roughly 5 minutes to evacuate the runways when aircraft were... More
Crew members of a 380th Air Expeditionary Wing KC-10
Crew members of a 380th Air Expeditionary Wing KC-10 Extender complete a pre-flight inspection before launching a refueling mission at an undisclosed location in Southwest Asia, Dec. 5, 2016. 380 AEW Extenders ... More
380th Expeditionary Operations Support Squadron airfield
380th Expeditionary Operations Support Squadron airfield manager Master Sgt. Christopher communicates with an air traffic control tower during a maintenance project on an airfield at an undisclosed location in ... More
An F-16 Fighting Falcon disconnects from a KC-10 Extender
An F-16 Fighting Falcon disconnects from a KC-10 Extender after a successful refueling over Iraq, Dec. 25, 2016. Many pilots wore a traditional red “Santa” hat while flying on Christmas Day. F-16s are providing... More
380th Expeditionary Maintenance Group crew chief Senior
380th Expeditionary Maintenance Group crew chief Senior Airman Janiece reaches for a tool during a KC-10 Extender preflight inspection at an undisclosed location in Southwest Asia, in support of Combined Joint ... More
Airman 1st Class Justin, 380th Expeditionary Maintenance
Airman 1st Class Justin, 380th Expeditionary Maintenance Group crew chief, reaches for a tool during a KC-10 Extender preflight inspection before a refueling mission at an undisclosed location in Southwest Asia... More
A USAF F-15E Strike Eagle disconnects from a USAF KC-10
A USAF F-15E Strike Eagle disconnects from a USAF KC-10 Extender after receiving fuel over Iraq, Dec. 5, 2016. Strike Eagles are providing precision guided close air support during Combined Joint Task Force-Ope... More
OIR Refueling missions take the fight to Da’esh
A USAF F-15E Strike Eagle prepares to receive fuel from a USAF KC-10 Extender over Iraq, Dec. 5, 2016. Strike Eagles are providing precision guided close air support during Combined Joint Task Force-Operation I... More
An F-16 Fighting Falcon receives fuel from a KC-10
An F-16 Fighting Falcon receives fuel from a KC-10 Extender over Iraq, Dec. 25, 2016. Many pilots wore a traditional red “Santa” hat while flying on Christmas Day. F-16s are providing precision guided close air... More
A KC-10 Extender launches from a runway at an undisclosed
A KC-10 Extender launches from a runway at an undisclosed location in Southwest Asia, Dec. 15, 2016. 5 minutes before this launch, maintenance crews fled the runway to a safe zone. Maintenance crews worked for ... More