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A B-1B Lancer approaches the boom of a KC-135 Stratotanker, assigned to the 22nd Expeditionary Air Refueling Squadron at Manas Air Base, Kyrgyzstan, Christmas Day for refueling. The bomber received 39,000 pounds of fuel to continue its mission over the Afghanistan area of responsibility.

REFUELING ON CHRISTMAS DAY

A B-1B Lancer approaches the boom of a KC-135 Stratotanker, assigned to the 22nd Expeditionary Air Refueling Squadron at Manas Air Base, Kyrgyzstan, Christmas Day for refueling. The bomber received 39,000 pounds of fuel to continue its mission over the Afghanistan area of responsibility.

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