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An aircraft approaches a refuel plane.

A-10 Thunderbolt II

An Air Force A-10 Thunderbolt II approaches a KC-135 Stratotanker in the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility in 2020. The A-10 is a highly accurate airframe that provides U.S. and coalition forces with a maneuverable close air support and precision strike platform.

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  • Credit: Air Force Airman 1st Class Duncan C. Bevan VIRIN: 200709-F-HF102-0254C.JPG
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