A U.S. Air Force KC-135 Stratotanker offloads fuel to a Navy P-8A Poseidon over the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility, March 8. The P-8A Poseidon is the U.S. Navy’s multi-mission maritime patrol and reconnaissance aircraft which conducts long-range anti-submarine warfare, anti-surface warfare, intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance. (U.S. Air Force video by Staff Sgt. Jackson Manske)
Headquarters Air Combat Command recently awarded Ninth Air Force (U.S. Air Forces Central) with the Meritorious Unit Award, recognizing Airmen for their outstanding service during numerous Middle East operations from June 1, 2023, to May 31, 2024, showcasing their skill in air combat, coalition integration, and humanitarian aid delivery.
