414th ERS marks 70 years, embraces new mission

An MQ-1B Predator from the 414th Expeditionary Reconnaissance Squadron sits on the flightline Feb. 14, 2012, at Incirlik Air Base, Turkey. Reactivated Nov. 23, 2011, the 414th ERS dates back to World War II when it was known as 414th Bombardment Squadron. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Anthony Sanchelli/Released)

414th ERS marks 70 years, embraces new mission

An MQ-1B Predator from the 414th Expeditionary Reconnaissance Squadron sits on the flightline Feb. 14, 2012, at Incirlik Air Base, Turkey. Reactivated Nov. 23, 2011, the 414th ERS dates back to World War II when it was known as the 414th Bombardment Squadron. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Anthony Sanchelli/Released)

90th EARS a force multiplier in air-to-air fueling

The U.S. Air Force roundel, an aircraft's country identifier, is displayed on the side of a KC-135R Stratotanker aircraft from the 90th Air Refueling Squadron July 20, 2011, at Incirlik Air Base, Turkey. The 90th EARS, a total-force team consisting of nearly 100 active-duty, Reserve and Air National Guard Airmen, conducts air-to-air refuels to C-17 Globemaster IIIs and C-5 Galaxies coming in and out of the area of operations. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Michael B. Keller/Released)

90th EARS a force multiplier in air-to-air fueling

A C-17 Globemaster III aircraft approaches a 90th Expeditionary Air Refueling Squadron KC-135R Stratotanker aircraft during an air refueling training mission July 20, 2011, over the Black Sea north of Turkey. The 90th EARS, a total-force team consisting of nearly 100 active-duty, Reserve and Air National Guard Airmen, conducts air-to-air refuels to C-17 Globemaster IIIs and C-5 Galaxies coming in and out of the area of operations. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Michael B. Keller/Released)

90th EARS a force multiplier in air-to-air fueling

Master Sgt. Mark Heithoff, a 90th Expeditionary Air Refueling Squadron boom operator, guides the boom of a KC-135R Stratotanker aircraft during an air refueling training mission July 20, 2011, over the Black Sea north of Turkey. The 90th EARS, a total-force team consisting of nearly 100 active-duty, Reserve and Air National Guard Airmen, conducts air-to-air refuels to C-17 Globemaster IIIs and C-5 Galaxies coming in and out of the area of operations. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Michael B. Keller/Released)

90th EARS a force multiplier in air-to-air fueling

Master Sgt. Mark Heithoff, a 90th Expeditionary Air Refueling Squadron boom operator, guides the boom of a KC-135R Stratotanker aircraft during an air refueling training mission July 20, 2011, over the Black Sea north of Turkey. The 90th EARS, a total-force team consisting of nearly 100 active-duty, Reserve and Air National Guard Airmen, conducts air-to-air refuels to C-17 Globemaster IIIs and C-5 Galaxies coming in and out of the area of operations. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Michael B. Keller/Released)