Three Qatar Emiri Air Force Rafales prepare to receive fuel from a U.S. Air Force KC-135 Stratotanker, assigned to the 340th Expeditionary Aircraft Refueling Squadron, while conducting the first-ever in air refueling mission between the countries over southwest Qatar Dec. 28, 2020. This event built familiarity with air-to-air process with both air forces. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Trevor T. McBride)