74th EARS conducts an air refueling mission within CENTCOM AOR
A U.S. Air Force A-10C Thunderbolt II aircraft receives fuel from a KC-135 Stratotanker aircraft assigned to the 74th Expeditionary Air Refueling Squadron during a mission within the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility, Jan. 5, 2026. The A-10 can loiter near battle areas for extended periods of time and operate in low ceiling and visibility conditions. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Travis Knauss)