KC-46 practice refueling KC-46

Capt. Elizabeth "Sully" Brakefield, 344th Air Refueling Squadron KC-46A Pegasus pilot, and Capt. Cody Nelson, 22nd Operations Support Squadron KC-46 pilot, fly a KC-46 over the U.S., June 13, 2025. During this flight, the aircrew conducted a pilot checkride, over 20 training requirements, and offloaded 75,000 pounds of fuel. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Paula Arce)

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KC-46 practice refueling KC-46

A KC-46A Pegasus assigned to McConnell Air Force Base prepares to refuel a KC-46 over the U.S., June 13, 2025. The KC-46’s refueling boom can refuel most fixed-wing, receiver-capable aircraft. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Paula Arce)

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KC-46 practice refueling KC-46

Capt. Elizabeth "Sully" Brakefield, 344th Air Refueling Squadron KC-46A Pegasus pilot, flies a KC-46 over the U.S., June 13, 2025. Brakefield is a U.S. Air Force Academy graduate. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Paula Arce)

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KC-46 practice refueling KC-46

A KC-46A Pegasus assigned to McConnell Air Force Base prepares to refuel a KC-46 over the U.S., June 13, 2025. The KC-46’s refueling boom can refuel most fixed-wing, receiver-capable aircraft. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Paula Arce)

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KC-46 practice refueling KC-46

Capt. Elizabeth "Sully" Brakefield, 344th Air Refueling Squadron KC-46A Pegasus pilot, and Capt. Cody Nelson, 22nd Operations Support Squadron KC-46 pilot, fly a KC-46 over New Mexico, June 13, 2025. During this flight, the aircrew conducted a pilot checkride, over 20 training requirements, and offloaded 75,000 pounds of fuel. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Paula Arce)

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KC-46 practice refueling KC-46

A KC-46A Pegasus assigned to McConnell Air Force Base prepares to refuel a KC-46 over the U.S., June 13, 2025. The KC-46’s refueling boom can refuel most fixed-wing, receiver-capable aircraft. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Paula Arce)

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KC-46 practice refueling KC-46

A KC-46A Pegasus assigned to McConnell Air Force Base prepares to refuel a KC-46 over the U.S., June 13, 2025. The KC-46’s refueling boom can refuel most fixed-wing, receiver-capable aircraft. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Paula Arce)

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KC-46 practice refueling KC-46

A KC-46A Pegasus assigned to McConnell Air Force Base prepares to refuel a KC-46 over the U.S., June 13, 2025. The KC-46’s refueling boom can refuel most fixed-wing, receiver-capable aircraft. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Paula Arce)

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KC-46 practice refueling KC-46

A KC-46A Pegasus assigned to McConnell Air Force Base prepares to refuel a KC-46 over the U.S., June 13, 2025. The KC-46’s refueling boom can refuel most fixed-wing, receiver-capable aircraft. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Paula Arce)

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KC-46 practice refueling KC-46

A KC-46A Pegasus assigned to McConnell Air Force Base prepares to refuel a KC-46 over the U.S., June 13, 2025. The KC-46’s refueling boom can refuel most fixed-wing, receiver-capable aircraft. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Paula Arce)

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KC-46 practice refueling KC-46

Capt. Elizabeth "Sully" Brakefield, 344th Air Refueling Squadron KC-46A Pegasus pilot, and Capt. Cody Nelson, 22nd Operations Support Squadron KC-46 pilot, fly a KC-46 over the U.S., June 13, 2025. During this flight, the aircrew conducted a pilot checkride, over 20 training requirements, and offloaded 75,000 pounds of fuel. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Paula Arce)

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KC-46 practice refueling KC-46

Published June 23, 2025
By Airman 1st Class Paula Arce
22nd Air Refueling Wing

MCCONNELL AIR FORCE BASE, Kan. -- Capt. Elizabeth "Sully" Brakefield, 344th Air Refueling Squadron KC-46A Pegasus pilot, and Capt. Cody Nelson, 22nd Operations Support Squadron KC-46 pilot, fly a KC-46 over the U.S., June 13, 2025. During this flight, the aircrew conducted a pilot checkride, over 20 training requirements, and offloaded 75,000 pounds of fuel. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Paula Arce)