A boom operator, assigned to the 340th Expeditionary Air Refueling Squadron, refuels a U.S. Navy F/A-18E Super Hornet during a mission over Iraq in support of Operation Inherent Resolve, Oct. 14, 2017. The F/A-18E is capable across the full mission spectrum: air superiority, fighter escort, reconnaissance, aerial refueling, close air support, air defense suppression and precision strikes. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Michael Battles)