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A fighter aircraft receives fuel over Syria.

Fueling the Fight

A Navy F-18 Growler receives fuel from an Air Force KC-10 Extender during a mission supporting Operation Inherent Resolve over Syria, Aug. 4, 2017. The F-18 is an airborne electronic attack aircraft providing support to coalition partners fighting the Islamic State of Iraq and Syria in Southwest Asia. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Trevor T. McBride

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