An aircrew eats a holiday meal while flying a sortie
An aircrew eats a holiday meal while flying a sortie in support of Combined Joint Task Force-Operation Inherent Resolve over Iraq, Dec. 25, 2016. During the flight the crew snacked on oven-ready chicken nuggets... More
Anniversary of airpower: Famous fighter squadron celebrates centennial...
An F-22A Raptor with the 27th Expeditionary Fighter Squadron rests on the flight line after flying in support of Combined Joint Task Force- Operation Inherent Resolve at an undisclosed location in Southwest Asi... More
Brig. Gen. Charles S. Corcoran, outgoing commander
Brig. Gen. Charles S. Corcoran, outgoing commander of the 380th Air Expeditionary Wing, sends a message to his wife Kasey during his fini-flight over an undisclosed location in southwest Asia, June 30, 2017. Co... More
From left, 1st Lt. Phil, Tech. Sgt. Mike and Capt.
From left, 1st Lt. Phil, Tech. Sgt. Mike and Capt. Adam, aircrew members with the 908th Expeditionary Air Refueling Squadron, prepare for takeoff in a KC-10 Extender at Al Dhafra Air Base, United Arab Emirates,... More
Capt. Joe, right, assists boom operator Tech. Sgt.
Capt. Joe, right, assists boom operator Tech. Sgt. Fritz in trouble shooting an issue in a KC-10 Extender boom pod in the air over Syria, Sept. 13, 2017. Pilots will often help to diagnose and fix minor issues ... More
A 380th Air Expeditionary Wing KC-10 Extender pilot,
A 380th Air Expeditionary Wing KC-10 Extender pilot, 1st Lt. Andrew, eats reheated pizza during a sortie in support of Combined Joint Task Force-Operation Inherent Resolve over Iraq, Dec. 25, 2016. Crew members... More
Lt. Gen. Jeffrey L. Harrigian, commander of U.S. Air
Lt. Gen. Jeffrey L. Harrigian, commander of U.S. Air Forces Central Command, refuels his F-22A Raptor from a KC-10 Extender over the Persian Gulf, June 30, 2017. Harrigian served as the wingman of outgoing 380t... More
A U.S. Navy F/A-18 Super Hornet receives fuel from
A U.S. Navy F/A-18 Super Hornet receives fuel from a 908th Expeditionary Air Refueling Squadron KC-10 Extender during a sortie over Syria, Aug. 8, 2017. The F/A-18 was designed for traditional strike applicatio... More
Maj. Cody, U-2 Dragon Lady pilot with the 99th Expeditionary
Maj. Cody, U-2 Dragon Lady pilot with the 99th Expeditionary Fighter Squadron, poses for a photo after a sortie at Al Dhafra Air Base, United Arab Emirates, Sept. 20, 2017. U-2 pilots bring versatile high altit... More
A KC-10 Extender oven is heated for a holiday meal
A KC-10 Extender oven is heated for a holiday meal during a sortie supporting Combined Joint Task Force-Operation Inherent Resolve over Iraq, Dec. 25, 2016. During the flight, crew members ate pizza, pita bread... More
Brig. Gen. Charles S. Corcoran breaks away from a KC-10
Brig. Gen. Charles S. Corcoran breaks away from a KC-10 Extender after refueling his F-22A Raptor during a sortie over Iraq, June 30, 2017. Corcoran flew his fini flight with U.S. Air Force Central Command Comm... More
A U.S. Navy F/A-18 Super Hornet breaks away after refueling
A U.S. Navy F/A-18 Super Hornet breaks away after refueling from a 908th Expeditionary Air Refueling Squadron KC-10 Extender over Syria, Aug. 8, 2017. The F/A-18 was designed for traditional strike applications... More
Maj. “Bullet,” F-22 Raptor pilot with the 27th Expeditionary
Maj. “Bullet,” F-22 Raptor pilot with the 27th Expeditionary Fighter Squadron, prepares his equipment prior to flight in support of Combined Joint Task Force-Operation Inherent Resolve at Al Dhafra Air Base, Un... More
A 380th Air Expeditionary Wing KC-10 Extender boom
A 380th Air Expeditionary Wing KC-10 Extender boom operator Senior Airman Grant walks toward the cockpit after completing a preflight inspection in the boom pod at an undisclosed location in Southwest Asia, Dec... More
A B-52 Stratofortress waits to approach a 908th
A B-52 Stratofortress waits to approach a 908th Expeditionary Air Refueling Squadron KC-10 Extender for refueling over Syria, Aug. 8, 2017. In a conventional conflict, the B-52 can perform strategic attack, clo... More
Capt. “Coma,” pilot with the 27th Expeditionary Fighter
Capt. “Coma,” pilot with the 27th Expeditionary Fighter Squadron, prepares for flight at Al Dhafra Air Base, United Arab Emirates, Sept. 22, 2017. Pilots, no matter which air frame they fly or which core missio... More
A 380th Air Expeditionary Wing KC-10 Extender pilot,
A 380th Air Expeditionary Wing KC-10 Extender pilot, 1st Lt. Andrew communicates with maintainers during a preflight inspection before flying a sortie in support of Combined Joint Task Force-Operation Inherent ... More
A U.S. Navy F/A-18 Super Hornet receives fuel from
A U.S. Navy F/A-18 Super Hornet receives fuel from a 908th Expeditionary Air Refueling Squadron KC-10 Extender while a B-52 Stratofortress waits to refuel over Syria, Aug. 8, 2017. Using either an advanced aeri... More
A 380th Air Expeditionary Wing crew chief completes
A 380th Air Expeditionary Wing crew chief completes a KC-10 Extender preflight inspection at an undisclosed location in Southwest Asia, Dec. 25, 2016. 380 AEW maintainers have contributed to more than 5000 stri... More
A B-52 Stratofortress receives fuel from a 908th
A B-52 Stratofortress receives fuel from a 908th Expeditionary Air Refueling Squadron KC-10 Extender during a sortie over Syria, Aug. 8, 2017. The use of aerial refueling gives the B-52 a range that is limited ... More
A B-52 Stratofortress breaks away from a 908th Expeditionary
A B-52 Stratofortress breaks away from a 908th Expeditionary Air Refueling Squadron KC-10 Extender to continue flying in support of Combined Joint Task Force-Operation Inherent Resolve over Syria, Aug. 8, 2017.... More
Staff Sgt. Aaron completes a KC-10 Extender preflight
Staff Sgt. Aaron completes a KC-10 Extender preflight inspection before flying a sortie at an undisclosed location in Southwest Asia, Dec. 25, 2016. The 380th Air Expeditionary Wing has successfully offloaded m... More