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Refueling Thunderbirds

An F-16 Flying Falcon Thunderbird receives fuel from a KC-135 Stratotanker, assigned to McConnell, July 30, 2018, in the western skies of the U.S. The Thunderbirds are often accompanied from one stop to another by an Air Force tanker aircraft to provide a quick, non-stop route between performances. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Alan Ricker)
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Refueling Thunderbirds

An F-16 Flying Falcon Thunderbird flies alone July 30, 2018, in the mid-western skies of the U.S. The F-16 burn through fuel quickly, requiring the assistance of a tanker aircraft during long-distance flights. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Alan Ricker)
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Refueling Thunderbirds

An F-16 Flying Falcon Thunderbird flies alone July 30, 2018, in the eastern skies of the U.S. One of the Thunderbird’s objectives is to represent the U.S. and its armed forces to foreign nations and project international goodwill. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Alan Ricker)
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Refueling Thunderbirds

Four F-16 Flying Falcon Thunderbirds fly in formation July 30, 2018, in the mid-western skies of the U.S. 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 by Airman 1st Class Alan Ricker)
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Refueling Thunderbirds

Four F-16 Flying Falcon Thunderbirds fly in formation July 30, 2018, in the eastern skies of the U.S. One of the Thunderbird’s objectives is to strengthen morale and esprit de corps among Air Force members. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Alan Ricker)
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Refueling Thunderbirds

Four F-16 Flying Falcon Thunderbirds fly in formation July 30, 2018, in the eastern skies of the U.S. One of the Thunderbird’s objectives is to support Air Force recruiting and retention programs. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Alan Ricker)
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Refueling Thunderbirds

Two F-16 Flying Falcon Thunderbirds fly in formation July 30, 2018, in the eastern skies of the U.S. One of the Thunderbird’s objectives is to reinforce public confidence in the Air Force and demonstrate the professional competence of Air Force members. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Alan Ricker)
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Refueling Thunderbirds

An F-16 Flying Falcon Thunderbird receives fuel from a KC-135 Statotanker, assigned to McConnell Air Force Base, Kansas, July 30, 2018, in the eastern skies of the U.S. The Thunderbirds were refueled three times during a flight back to their home station, Nellis Air Force Base, Nevada. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Alan Ricker)
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Refueling Thunderbirds

An F-16 Flying Falcon Thunderbird receives fuel from a KC-135 Stratotanker, assigned to McConnell Air Force, Kansas, July 30, 2018, in the eastern skies of the U.S. Six thunderbirds were refueled three separate times during the flight towards Denver, Colorado. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Alan Ricker)
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CMSgt Breitkreutz's fini-flight

Chief Master Sgt. Donald Breitkreutz, 22nd Operations Group superintendent and boom operator, and his family pose for a photo in front of a KC-135 Stratotanker after his fini-flight Sept. 25, 2017, at McConnell Air Force Base, Kansas. A fini-flight is a member’s final flight with a unit or group. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman Michaela Slanchik)
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CMSgt Breitkreutz's fini-flight

Chief Master Sgt. Donald Breitkreutz, 22nd Operations Group superintendent and boom operator, covers his face while being sprayed with water Sept. 25, 2017, at McConnell Air Force Base, Kansas. Breitkreutz’s fini-flight is his last flight with the 22nd OG after more than 25 years of military service. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Alan Ricker)
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CMSgt Breitkreutz's fini-flight

Chief Master Sgt. Donald Breitkreutz, 22nd Operations Group superintendent and boom operator, performs a pre-flight check in the boom pod before his fini-flight Sept. 25, 2017, at McConnell Air Force Base, Kansas. KC-135 Stratotanker boom operators can pump thousands of pounds of fuel into other aircraft while flying thousands of feet above the ground. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman Michaela Slanchik)
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CMSgt Breitkreutz's fini-flight

Chief Master Sgt. Donald Breitkreutz, 22nd Operations Group superintendent and boom operator, exits a KC-135 Stratotanker after his fini-flight Sept. 25, 2017, at McConnell Air Force Base, Kansas. Breitkreutz was greeted and hosed down with water by his family, friends and co-workers upon completion of his fini-flight. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Alan Ricker)
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CMSgt Breitkreutz's fini-flight

Chief Master Sgt. Donald Breitkreutz, 22nd Operations Group superintendent and boom operator, looks out the window of a KC-135 Stratotanker during his fini-flight Sept. 25, 2017, over Kansas. As a boom operator, Breitkreutz was responsible for the safety of both aircraft during aerial refueling. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Alan Ricker)
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CMSgt Breitkreutz's fini-flight

Chief Master Sgt. Donald Breitkreutz, 22nd Operations Group superintendent and boom operator, climbs into a KC-135 Stratotanker before his fini-flight Sept. 25, 2017, at McConnell Air Force Base, Kansas. The fini-flight is a time-honored military aviation tradition marking the last flight of an aircrew member’s time with a unit. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Alan Ricker)
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CMSgt Breitkreutz's fini-flight

Airmen watch a Royal Australian Air Force KC-30A Multi-Role Tanker Transport take off after completing a touch-and-go Sept. 25, 2017, at McConnell Air Force Base, Kansas. A touch-and-go is accomplished when an aircraft lands on a runway and immediately takes off again. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Alan Ricker)
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22nd MXS hydraulic Airmen

Airman 1st Class Dustin Teague, 22nd Maintenance Squadron hydraulics apprentice, checks for loose objects inside a spoiler actuator from a KC-135 Stratotanker Sept. 20, 2017, at McConnell Air Force Base, Kansas. Airmen assigned to the 22nd MXS maintain the KC-135 so it remains mission ready. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Alan Ricker)
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22nd MXS hydraulic Airmen

Airman 1st Class Dustin Teague, 22nd Maintenance Squadron hydraulics apprentice, reads technical orders while disassembling a spoiler actuator Sept. 20, 2017, at McConnell Air Force Base, Kansas. The actuator allows the spoilers on the aircraft to control the airflow that directs the KC-135. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Alan Ricker)
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22nd MXS hydraulic Airmen

Airman Ryan Fugit, 22nd Maintenance Squadron hydraulics apprentice, disassembles a spoiler actuator from a KC-135 Stratotanker Sept. 20, 2017, at McConnell Air Force Base, Kansas. Pressurized hydraulic fluid moves the actuator, which comtrols air flow over the wing and allows the plane to manuever. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Alan Ricker)
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22nd MXS hydraulic Airmen

Airman Ryan Fugit, 22nd Maintenance Squadron hydraulics apprentice, releases hydraulic fluid out of a spoiler actuator from a KC-135 Stratotanker Sept. 20, 2017, at McConnell Air Force Base, Kansas. The spoiler actuator is removed from the KC-135 and brought to the back shop to be inspected and exchanged if repairs are needed. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Alan Ricker)
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