An Air Force KC-135 tanker refuels an F/A-18C over Iraq
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An F/A-18C, assigned to the "Knighthawks" of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 136, takes on fuel from an Air Force KC-135 tanker over Iraq during a Close Air Support (CAS) mission in support of U.S. and coalition ground forces. VFA-136 is assigned to Carrier Air Wing (CVW) 1 embarked aboard the nuclear powered aircraft carrier USS Enterprise (CVN 65). The Enterprise Carrier Strike Group is on a scheduled deployment in support of maritime operations and the global war on terrorism.
U.S. Navy photo by Lt. Peter Scheu
Source: US Navy
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