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    Extending the fight on Da'esh [Image 19 of 21]

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    An aerial refueling operation is captured from the perspective of a tanker aircraft, showing a fighter jet — consistent with an F-15 Eagle — approaching the refueling boom. The image is taken through the boom operator's window of the tanker, with arid, flat terrain visible far below. The fighter appears to be in close proximity to the boom, suggesting active or imminent fuel transfer.

    IRAQ

    11.29.2016

    Photo by Senior Airman Jordan Castelan 

    United States Air Forces Central           

    A U.S. Air Force F-15 Strike Eagle prepares to peel off after refueling from a 340th Expeditionary Air Refueling Squadron KC-135 Stratotanker over Iraq, Nov. 29, 2016. The 340th EARS extend the fight against Da'esh by delivering 60,000 pounds of fuel to USAF A-10 Thunderbolts, F-15 Strike Eagles and U.S. Marine EA-6B Prowlers. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Jordan Castelan)

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    Date Taken: 11.29.2016
    Date Posted: 11.30.2016 09:42
    Photo ID: 3020713
    VIRIN: 161129-F-YC884-0526
    Resolution: 4928x3143
    Size: 8.52 MB
    Location: IQ
    Web Views: 72
    Downloads: 35

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    A male soldier in camouflage uniform and headphones is leaning over a table in what appears to be a dimly lit military tent or field station. He is focused on items arranged on the table, which include coffee-making equipment and a Starbucks cup. The scene is illuminated by a small task light mounted above the workspace.
    A military personnel member in camouflage uniform is working at a field station, illuminated by a focused light source in an otherwise dark environment. The individual is wearing a communications headset with a boom microphone and appears to be reviewing documents while operating equipment. The setting appears to be inside a military tent or aircraft cargo area based on the visible background materials.
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