McConnell KC-135s refuel B-52s

A B-52 Stratofortress soars above Minnesota enroute to Polar Roar, July, 31, 2016. Polar Roar is a mission held in the Arctic Circle that demonstrates flexible and vigilant long-range global-strike capability. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Christopher Thornbury)

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McConnell KC-135s refuel B-52s

A B-52 Stratofortress soars above Minnesota enroute to Polar Roar, July, 31, 2016. Polar Roar is a mission held in the Arctic Circle that demonstrates the ability to provide a flexible and vigilant long-range global-strike capability. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Christopher Thornbury)

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McConnell KC-135s refuel B-52s

Airman 1st Class Brandon Divins, 349th Air Refueling Squadron KC-135 Stratotanker boom operator, refuels a B-52 Stratofortress above Minnesota, July 31, 2016. Four of McConnell's KC-135s provided a non-stop flight for two B-52s to participate in Polar Roar. Polar Roar is a mission held in the Arctic Circle that demonstrates flexible and vigilant long-range global-strike capability. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Christopher Thornbury)

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McConnell KC-135s refuel B-52s

A KC-135 Stratotanker refuels a B-52 Stratofortress, July 31, 2016. Polar Roar included three non-stop, simultaneous strategic bomber routes. The B-52s and B-2 Spirits demonstrated the ability to provide a flexible and vigilant long-range global-strike capability. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Christopher Thornbury)

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McConnell KC-135s refuel B-52s

A KC-135 Stratotanker refuels a B-52 Stratofortress, above Minnesota, July 31, 2016. Four of McConnell's KC-135s provided a non-stop flight for two B-52s to participate in Polar Roar, a mission held in the Arctic Circle. Polar Roar included three non-stop, simultaneous strategic bomber routes. The B-52s and B-2 Spirits demonstrated the ability to provide a flexible and vigilant long-range global-strike capability. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Christopher Thornbury)

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McConnell KC-135s refuel B-52s

A KC-135 Stratotanker refuels a B-52 Stratofortress, above Minnesota, July 31, 2016. Four of McConnell's KC-135s assisted in refueling two B-52s to reach Polar Roar. Polar Roar is a mission in the Arctic Circle that demonstrates the ability to provide a flexible and vigilant long-range global-strike capability. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Christopher Thornbury)

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McConnell KC-135s refuel B-52s

Published Aug. 2, 2016
By Airman 1st Class Christopher Thornbury
22nd Air Refueling Wing Public Affairs

MCCONNELL AIR FORCE BASE, Kan. -- A B-52 Stratofortress soars above Minnesota enroute to Polar Roar, July, 31, 2016. Polar Roar is a mission held in the Arctic Circle that demonstrates flexible and vigilant long-range global-strike capability. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Christopher Thornbury)