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U.S. Air Force Airmen assigned to the 380th Expeditionary Wing conduct preflight inspections on a 908th Expeditionary Air Refueling Squadron (EARS) KC-10 Extender, at Al Dahfra Air Base, United Arab Emirates Dec. 17, 2019. The 908th EARS, deployed with U.S. Air Forces Central Command, is responsible for delivering fuel to U.S. and coalition forces, enabling war-winning air power, deterrence, and stability to the region. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Daniel Snider)
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