Photo by Airman 1st Class Zeeshan Naeem | United States Air Forces Central | 10.08.2024
A U.S. Air Force KC-46A Pegasus assigned to the 305th Expeditionary Air Refueling Squadron sits on a flightline within the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility, Oct. 8, 2024. The KC-46A, a next-generation airframe, is equipped with a number of self-protection, defensive and communication features, which increases survivability in contested environments. (U.S. Air Force photo)...
Photo by Airman 1st Class Zeeshan Naeem | United States Air Forces Central | 10.08.2024
A U.S. Air Force KC-46A Pegasus assigned to the 305th Expeditionary Air Refueling Squadron sits on a flightline within the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility, Oct. 8, 2024. At fully functional operational capability, the KC-46A can refuel most fixed-wing, receiver-capable aircraft and is able to accommodate a palletized load of up to 65,000 pounds of cargo. (U.S. Air Force photo)...
Photo by Airman 1st Class Zeeshan Naeem | United States Air Forces Central | 10.08.2024
U.S. Air Force maintainers assigned to the 305th Expeditionary Air Refueling Squadron raise stairs for personnel exiting a U.S. Air Force KC-46A Pegasus within the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility, Oct. 8, 2024. Maintenance personnel work in coordination with aircrew to ensure the aircraft safely taxis across the airfield. (U.S. Air Force photo)...
Photo by Airman 1st Class Zeeshan Naeem | United States Air Forces Central | 10.08.2024
U.S. Air Force Brig. Gen. Richard Dickens, 379th Air Expeditionary Wing commander, watches members of the 305th Expeditionary Air Refueling Squadron exit an aircraft within the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility, Oct. 8, 2024. Dickens has over 2,650 hours and 688 combat hours as an F-15E Strike Eagle pilot, participating in operations Iraqi Freedom, Enduring Freedom and Freedom’s......
Photo by Senior Airman Violette Hosack | United States Air Forces Central | 10.08.2024
U.S. Air Force aircrew assigned to the 305th Expeditionary Air Refueling Squadron (EARS) pose for a photo in front of a KC-46A Pegasus within the U.S. Central Command (USCENTCOM) area of responsibility, Oct. 8, 2024. The EARS aircrew conducted the first KC-46A operational sortie within the USCENTCOM region innovating refueling, cargo and aeromedical evacuation capabilities with next generation......
Photo by Senior Airman Violette Hosack | United States Air Forces Central | 10.08.2024
U.S. Air Force aircrew assigned to the 305th Expeditionary Air Refueling Squadron (EARS) exits a KC-46A Pegasus within the U.S. Central Command (USCENTCOM) area of responsibility (AOR), Oct. 8, 2024. The aircrew flew the inaugural KC-46A operational sortie flight within the USCENTCOM AOR. (U.S. Air Force photo)...
Photo by Senior Airman Violette Hosack | United States Air Forces Central | 10.08.2024
A U.S. Air Force aircrew member assigned to the 305th Expeditionary Air Refueling Squadron (EARS) prepares to exit a KC-46A Pegasus within the U.S. Central Command (USCENTCOM) area of responsibility, Oct. 8, 2024. The 305th EARS conducted the first KC-46A operational sortie within the USCENTCOM region. (U.S. Air Force photo)...
Photo by Airman 1st Class Zeeshan Naeem | United States Air Forces Central | 10.08.2024
A U.S. Air Force KC-46A Pegasus assigned to the 305th Expeditionary Air Refueling Squadron (EARS) taxis on a flightline within the U.S. Central Command (USCENTCOM) area of responsibility (AOR), Oct. 8, 2024. The 305th EARS conducted their first operational sortie within the USCENTCOM AOR, showcasing next generation air-to-air refueling capabilities. (U.S. Air Force photo)...
