Don’t fear the Reaper: FARP specialists refuel MQ-9 [Image 7 of 8]

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02.18.2023

Photo by Staff Sgt. Kirby Turbak 

United States Air Forces Central           

U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Emilio Saldana, a forward area refueling point (FARP) specialist assigned to the 26th Expeditionary Rescue Squadron, provides fuel to an MQ-9 Reaper from an HC-130J Combat King II aircraft within the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility. FARP specialists provide a unique refueling capability, extending the reach of a variety of aircraft in austere locations across the CENTCOM AOR. (U.S. Air force photo by Staff Sgt. Kirby Turbak) (Portions of image altered for OPSEC)

• Date Taken: 02.18.2023
• Date Posted: 02.22.2023 08:38
• Photo ID: 7644012
• VIRIN: 999999-F-IO516-0081
• Resolution: 3887x2459
• Size: 11.31 MB
• Location: (UNDISCLOSED LOCATION)