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A KC-135 Stratotanker connects with an F-16 Fighting Falcon over Iraq, Oct. 23 to offload more than 20,000 lbs of fuel. The F-16 then will resume its close-air-support mission.

REFUELING OVER IRAQ

A KC-135 Stratotanker connects with an F-16 Fighting Falcon over Iraq, Oct. 23 to offload more than 20,000 lbs of fuel. The F-16 then will resume its close-air-support mission.

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