Tanker aircrews continue refueler training

Lt. Col. Kevin White, 350th Air Refueling Squadron commander, reviews flight plans March 25, 2020, at McConnell Air Force Base, Kansas. As the KC-135 Stratotanker aircraft commander, White, led a brief with his teammates to prepare for a 270 minute training sortie. This sortie allowed the aircrew to stay up-to-date on certifications needed to perform refueling operations in the KC-135. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Alan Ricker)

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Tanker aircrews continue refueler training

Airman 1st Class Braydon Scarborough, 350th ARS KC-135 Stratotanker boom operator, performs a pre-flight function check in the boom pod before a training sortie March 25, 2020, at McConnell Air Force Base, Kansas. KC-135 boom operators have the ability to deliver approximately 1,000 pounds of fuel per minute to receiver aircraft during aerial refueling operations. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Alan Ricker)

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Tanker aircrews continue refueler training

Airman 1st Class Braydon Scarborough, 350th ARS KC-135 Stratotanker boom operator, performs a pre-flight check March 25, 2020, at McConnell Air Force Base, Kansas. Boom operators must ensure that adequate safety equipment and passenger comfort items are accounted for while also instructing all passengers of emergency procedures and equipment use. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Alan Ricker)

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Tanker aircrews continue refueler training

Two KC-135 Stratotankers take flight in formation to perform a training sortie March 25, 2020, at McConnell Air Force Base, Kansas. The four and a half hour flight provided all six aircrew members with appropriate training needed to stay certified in flying and aerial refueling procedures. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Alan Ricker)

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Tanker aircrews continue refueler training

Published April 7, 2020
By Senior Airman Alan Ricker
22nd Air Refueling Wing Public Affairs

MCCONNELL AIR FORCE BASE, Kan. -- Lt. Col. Kevin White, 350th Air Refueling Squadron commander, reviews flight plans March 25, 2020, at McConnell Air Force Base, Kansas. As the KC-135 Stratotanker aircraft commander, White, led a brief with his teammates to prepare for a 270 minute training sortie. This sortie allowed the aircrew to stay up-to-date on certifications needed to perform refueling operations in the KC-135. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Alan Ricker)