A KC-135 Stratotanker assigned to the 350th Expeditionary Air Refueling Squadron takes flight at an undisclosed location within the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility, Aug. 13, 2024. The KC-135 is deployed to the USCENTCOM area of responsibility as a force enabler for the Ninth Air Force (U.S. Air Forces Central). The 350th EARS provides critical air refueling capabilities to U.S. and coalition forces throughout the region, extending the U.S. Air Force’s global reach. (U.S. Air Force photo)