A U.S. Air Force KC-135 Stratotanker aircrew assigned to the 50th Expeditionary Air Refueling Squadron conducts air-to-air refueling with a U.S. Navy F/A-18F Super Hornet, from the "Mighty Shrikes" of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 9, over the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility during a mission in support of Operation Inherent Resolve, Sept. 30, 2020. VFA-94 is assigned to Carrier Air Wing 17, deployed aboard the aircraft carrier USS Nimitz (CVN 68), flagship of Nimitz Carrier Strike Group. The F/A-18F is designed to perform fighter escort, fleet air defense, suppression of enemy air defenses, air interdiction, close air support, and aerial reconnaissance. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. James Merriman)
Date Taken: | 09.30.2020 |
Date Posted: | 10.05.2020 01:47 |
Photo ID: | 6379054 |
VIRIN: | 200930-F-MN338-0104 |
Resolution: | 4240x2832 |
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