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McConnell KC-135 Stratotanker refuels Thunderbirds

An F-16 Fighting Falcon trails a KC-135 Stratotanker assigned to McConnell Air Force Base, Kan., Feb. 3, 2017, after receiving fuel. The U.S. Air Force Air Demonstration Squadron, the Thunderbirds, will be performing a flyover during the 2017 Super Bowl. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Erin McClellan)
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McConnell KC-135 Stratotanker refuels Thunderbirds

Three F-16 Fighting Falcons fly in formation after receiving fuel from a KC-135 Stratotanker assigned to McConnell Air Force Base, Kan., Feb. 3, 2017, en route to Houston, Texas. The U.S. Air Force Air Demonstration Squadron, the Thunderbirds, will be performing a flyover during the 2017 Super Bowl. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Erin McClellan)
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McConnell KC-135 Stratotanker refuels Thunderbirds

A KC-135 Stratotanker assigned to McConnell Air Force Base, Kan., refuels an F-16 Fighting Falcon Feb. 3, 2017, en route to Houston, Texas, where the Thunderbirds will perform a flyover during the 2017 Super Bowl. The Thunderbirds perform precision aerial maneuvers that demonstrate the capabilities of Air Force high performance aircraft to people throughout the world. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Erin McClellan)
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McConnell KC-135 Stratotanker refuels Thunderbirds

An F-16 Fighting Falcon assigned to Nellis Air Force Base, Nev., is refueled by A KC-135 Stratotanker assigned to McConnell AFB, Kan., Feb. 3, 2017, en route to Houston, Texas. The KC-135 Stratotanker provides the core aerial refueling capability for the United States Air Force and has excelled in this role for 60 years. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Erin McClellan)
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Hydraulics Airmen taking care of business

Airman 1st Class Sherman Purnell, 22nd Maintenance Squadron hydraulics specialist, removes a spoiler bypass valve Oct. 13, 2016, at McConnell Air Force Base, Kan. Spoiler bypass valves allow the operation of a KC-135 Stratotanker’s speed brakes to increase drag and safely decrease speed. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Christopher Thornbury)
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Hydraulics Airmen taking care of business

A 22nd Maintenance Squadron hydraulics specialist installs a union on a spoiler bypass valve Oct. 13, 2016, at McConnell Air Force Base, Kan. Spoiler bypass valves allow the operation of a KC-135 Stratotanker’s speed brakes to increase drag and lower speed safely. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Christopher Thornbury)
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Retired Chief Master Sgt. Bobby McCasland

Retired Chief Master Sgt. Bobby McCasland, bottom right, a former crew chief, talks with crewmembers of the C-135 Stratolifter, tail number 55-3126, that was used to transport dignitaries under the command of then-Vice Chief of Staff of the Air Force Gen. Curtis E. LeMay from 1957-1965. McCasland, who was part of the crew that delivered the Air Force’s first KC-135 Stratotanker in June 1957, attended the KC-135’s 60th anniversary at McConnell Air Force Base, Aug. 31, 2016. (Courtesy photo)
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The couple that flies together

Capt. Chrystina Jones, left, 350th Air Refueling Squadron pilot, and Maj. Matt Jones, 349th ARS pilot, pose with their son, Dec. 2015, at McConnell Air Force Base, Kan. They once flew the C-130 Hercules but currently “refuel the fight” as KC-135 Stratotanker pilots, an aircraft that first took flight 60 years ago. (Courtesy photo)
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The couple that flies together

Capt. Chrystina Jones, left, 350th Air Refueling Squadron pilot, and Maj. Matt Jones, 349th ARS pilot, pose with their son, Dec. 2015, at McConnell Air Force Base, Kan. They both “refuel the fight” as KC-135 Stratotanker pilots, an aircraft that first took flight for the first time 60 years ago. (Courtesy photo)
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Always ready to refuel the fight

A KC-135 Stratotanker sits on the flightline at McConnell Air Force Base, Kan., June 16, 2016. The KC-135 is the backbone of aerial refueling, and McConnell is the U.S. Air Force's premiere air refueling base with more Stratotankers than any other base. (U.S. Air Force photos/Airman 1st Class Josh Crawley)
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Always ready to refuel the fight

KC-135 Stratotanker sits on the flightline at McConnell Air Force Base, Kan., June 16, 2016. The KC-135 is the backbone of aerial refueling, and McConnell is the U.S. Air Force's premiere air refueling base with more Stratotankers than any other base. (U.S. Air Force photos/Airman 1st Class Christopher Thornbury)
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Always ready to refuel the fight

KC-135 Stratotanker sits on the flightline at McConnell Air Force Base, Kan., June 16, 2016. The KC-135 is the backbone of aerial refueling, and McConnell is the U.S. Air Force's premiere air refueling base with more Stratotankers than any other base. (U.S. Air Force photos/Airman 1st Class Christopher Thornbury)
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Always ready to refuel the fight

KC-135 Stratotanker sits on the flightline at McConnell Air Force Base, Kan., June 16, 2016. The KC-135 is the backbone of aerial refueling, and McConnell is the U.S. Air Force's premiere air refueling base with more Stratotankers than any other base. (U.S. Air Force photos/Airman 1st Class Christopher Thornbury)
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Vigilant Shield 2015

A CF-18 Hornet, 425 Tactical Fighter Squadron, is refueled by a KC-135 Stratotanker from McConnell Air Force Base, Kan., during exercise Vigilant Shield 15 at 5 Wing Goose Bay, Newfoundland and Labrador, Oct. 25, 2014. The Vigilant Shield field training exercise is a bi-national NORAD Command exercise which provides realistic training and practice for American and Canadian forces in support of respective national strategy for North America’s defense. NORAD ensures U.S. and Canadian air sovereignty through a network of alert fighters, tankers, airborne early warning aircraft, and ground-based air defense assets cued by interagency and defense surveillance radars. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Colby L. Hardin/Released)
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Vigilant Shield 2015

Tech. Sgt. Matt Ziegelbein, 18th Air Refueling Squadron boom operator, operates the boom while refueling an F-15 Eagle during exercise Vigilant Shield 15 at 5 Wing Goose Bay, Newfoundland and Labrador, Oct. 24, 2014. The Vigilant Shield field training exercise is a bi-national NORAD Command exercise which provides realistic training and practice for American and Canadian forces in support of respective national strategy for North America’s defense. NORAD ensures U.S. and Canadian air sovereignty through a network of alert fighters, tankers, airborne early warning aircraft, and ground-based air defense assets cued by interagency and defense surveillance radars. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Colby L. Hardin/Released
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Vigilant Shield 2015

Staff Sgt. Joshua Hood marshals a KC-135 Stratotanker for takeoff during exercise Vigilant Shield 15 at 5 Wing Goose Bay, Newfoundland and Labrador, Oct. 23, 2014. The Vigilant Shield field training exercise is a bi-national NORAD Command exercise which provides realistic training and practice for American and Canadian forces in support of respective national strategy for North America’s defense. NORAD ensures U.S. and Canadian air sovereignty through a network of alert fighters, tankers, airborne early warning aircraft, and ground-based air defense assets cued by interagency and defense surveillance radars. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Colby L. Hardin/Released)
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Not your typical aircraft passengers

Senior Airman Alexis Aponte, 22nd Aircraft Maintenance Squadron assistant flying crew chief, inspects the tire of a KC-135 Stratotanker March 11, 2014, at McConnell Air Force Base, Kan. He refers to an electronic preflight checklist to verify the functionality of aircraft parts. Flying crew chiefs are frequently called upon to travel with a few days or hours notice. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class John Linzmeier)
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McConnell's refueling mission remains steady despite government shutdown

A KC-135 Stratotanker sits on the flight line at McConnell Air Force Base, Kan. Oct. 4, 2013. It is one of 62 tankers assigned to the base’s fleet. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Jess Lockoski)
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McConnell's refueling mission remains steady despite government shutdown

KC-135 Stratotankers sit on the flight line at McConnell Air Force Base, Kan. Oct. 4, 2013. They are among 62 tankers assigned to the base’s fleet. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Jess Lockoski)
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McConnell's refueling mission remains steady despite government shutdown

A KC-135 Stratotanker sits on the flight line at McConnell Air Force Base, Kan. Oct. 4, 2013. It is one of 62 tankers assigned to the base’s fleet. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Jess Lockoski)
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