An F-15E Strike Eagle receives fuel from a 28th Expeditionary Air Refueling Squadron KC-135 Stratotanker during a combat air patrol mission, Nov. 15, 2019. The F-15E plays a key role in Air Force Central Command operations by maintaining constant readiness in support of air operations, providing deterrence and stability and bolstering the mission efforts of coalition partners. (U.S. Air Force photo by Master Sgt. Joshua L. DeMotts)