A U.S. Air Force HC-130J Combat King II offloads fuel to U.S. Air Force HH-60W Jolly Green II’s over the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility, May 5, 2025. Combat search and rescue operations benefit from in-air refueling as a force extender for keeping rescue assets in the air longer. (U.S. Air Force video by Senior Airman Keegan Putman)
