U.S. CENTRAL COMMAND (Sept. 28, 2020) A U.S. Marine Corps F/A-18C Hornet assigned to Carrier Air Wing 17, deployed aboard the aircraft carrier USS Nimitz (CVN 68), receives fuel from a U.S. Air Force KC-135 Stratotanker over the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility during a mission in support of Operation Inherent Resolve, Sept. 28, 2020. The F/A-18 is a highly versatile aircraft due to its avionics, cockpit displays, aerodynamic characteristics, and its ability to carry a wide variety of weapons. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Duncan C. Bevan)