340th EARS extends fighter mission
Two F-15 Eagles drop flares after receiving fuel from a KC-135 Stratotanker over Iraq in support of Operation Inherent Resolve July 8, 2016. The KC-135 provides the core aerial refueling capability for the U.S. Air Force and has excelled in this role for more than 50 years. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Douglas Ellis/Released)

Tags: USAF, F-15, airman, KC-135
Photo by: Staff Sgt. Douglas Ellis |  VIRIN: 160708-F-MY676-349.JPG