U.S. Air Force Captain Benjamin Beier, 74th Expeditionary Air Refueling Squadron pilot, performs a pre-flight inspection on a KC-135 Stratotanker aircraft before a mission in the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility, Dec. 18, 2025. 74th EARS operates the KC-135 Stratotanker within the CENTCOM AOR to deliver in-flight refueling, enabling extended range and endurance for aircraft involved in joint missions across the AOR. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Travis Knauss)
| Date Taken: | 12.17.2025 |
| Date Posted: | 01.16.2026 07:30 |
| Photo ID: | 9482298 |
| VIRIN: | 251218-F-OE100-1414 |
| Resolution: | 2957x1971 |
| Size: | 1.47 MB |
| Location: | (UNDISCLOSED LOCATION) |
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