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250714-F-ZC075-1055

U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Saege Ayala, 22nd Aircraft Maintenance Squadron electrical and environmental technician, closes the cover of a KC-46A Pegasus engine after conducting repairs during the Air Force's Department-Level Exercise series at Andersen Air Force Base, Guam, July 15, 2025. The DLE strengthens and demonstrates the U.S. Air Force’s ability to reach theater at speed and scale, sustain operations, and rapidly pivot to any theater of operation at a moment’s notice while maintaining the strategic initiative. The DLE series encompasses all branches of the Department of Defense, along with allies and partners, employing more than 400 joint and coalition aircraft and more than 12,000 personnel across more than 50 locations across 3,000 miles. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Tryphena Mayhugh)
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250723-F-ZC075-1027

U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Steven Chambers, a crew chief assigned to the 22nd Aircraft Maintenance Squadron, signals he is ready to tow a KC-46 Pegasus aircraft to a new parking spot on the flight line during the U.S. Air Force’s 2025 Department-Level Exercise series at Andersen Air Force Base, Guam, July 24, 2025. The DLE strengthens and demonstrates the U.S. Air Force’s ability to reach theater at speed and scale, sustain operations, and rapidly pivot to any theater of operation at a moment’s notice while maintaining the strategic initiative. The DLE series encompasses all branches of the Department of Defense, along with Allies and partners, employing more than 400 joint and coalition aircraft and more than 12,000 personnel across more than 50 locations across 3,000 miles. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Tryphena Mayhugh)
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250723-F-ZC075-1007

U.S. Air Force Airmen assigned to the 22nd Aircraft Maintenance Squadron, and the 64th Air Refueling Squadron, prepare to tow a KC-46 Pegasus aircraft to a new parking spot on the flight line during the U.S. Air Force’s 2025 Department-Level Exercise series at Andersen Air Force Base, Guam, July 24, 2025. The DLE strengthens and demonstrates the U.S. Air Force’s ability to reach theater at speed and scale, sustain operations, and rapidly pivot to any theater of operation at a moment’s notice while maintaining the strategic initiative. The DLE series encompasses all branches of the Department of Defense, along with Allies and partners, employing more than 400 joint and coalition aircraft and more than 12,000 personnel across more than 50 locations across 3,000 miles. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Tryphena Mayhugh)
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250723-F-ZC075-1038

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Andrew Potter, a flying crew chief assigned to the 22nd Aircraft Maintenance Squadron, speaks with other maintainers during the U.S. Air Force’s 2025 Department-Level Exercise series at Andersen Air Force Base, Guam, July 24, 2025. The DLE strengthens and demonstrates the U.S. Air Force’s ability to reach theater at speed and scale, sustain operations, and rapidly pivot to any theater of operation at a moment’s notice while maintaining the strategic initiative. The DLE series encompasses all branches of the Department of Defense, along with Allies and partners, employing more than 400 joint and coalition aircraft and more than 12,000 personnel across more than 50 locations across 3,000 miles. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Tryphena Mayhugh)
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250425-F-AF174-1026

Capt. Michael Clayton, 91st Air Refueling Squadron pilot, prepares for takeoff in a KC-135 Stratotanker at McConnell Air Force Base, Kansas, April 25, 2025. The nose art was created specifically for this aircraft, denoting its name, "Cherokee Rose." (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Patrick O'Neill)
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250425-F-AF174-1012

A crew poses in front of a KC-135 Stratotanker at McConnell Air Force Base, Kansas, April 25, 2025. The aircraft bears the name “Cherokee Rose,” which is depicted on its nose art. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Patrick O'Neill) (A portion of this image was blurred for security purposes)
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250425-F-AF174-1008

Chief Master Sgt. Craig Webb, 22nd Aircraft Maintenance Squadron aircraft maintenance unit senior enlisted leader, approaches a KC-135 Stratotanker at McConnell Air Force Base, Kansas, April 25, 2025. The jet made its final departure from McConnell and relocated to MacDill AFB, Florida. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Patrick O'Neill)
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250425-F-AF174-1006

A crew prepares a KC-135 Stratotanker for takeoff at McConnell Air Force Base, Kansas, April 25, 2025. The aircraft was transferred to MacDill AFB in Tampa, Florida. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Patrick O'Neill)
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250425-F-AF174-1064

A crew salutes a KC-135 Stratotanker at McConnell Air Force Base, Kansas, April 25, 2025. The aircraft was given the name "Cherokee Rose" at its previous base in Georgia before it was assigned to McConnell. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Patrick O'Neill)
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Precision under pressure: Training the next generation of tactical experts

Capt. Rachel Kelly, 350th Air Refueling Squadron KC-135 Stratotanker pilot, navigates a KC-135 April 17, 2025, over eastern California. Kelly is a U.S. Air Force Weapons School graduate and mentors future students. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Paula Arce)
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Precision under pressure: Training the next generation of tactical experts

350th Air Refueling Squadron KC-135 Statotanker pilots navigate through mountainous terrain April 17, 2025, over eastern California. Low-level flights that require precision can help pilots build confidence in their abilities. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Paula Arce)
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Precision under pressure: Training the next generation of tactical experts

Capt. Luke Hartings, 350th Air Refueling Squadron KC-135 Stratotanker pilot, flies through mountainous terrain April 16, 2025, over California. Hartings participated in a low-level flying mission to build skills and confidence in preparation for U.S. Air Force Weapons School. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Paula Arce)
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Rendezvous over Louisiana

Airman 1st Class Nathaniel Taylor, 722nd Aircraft Maintenance Squadron avionics system technician, cleans the boom operator window of a KC-135 Stratotanker at Daytona Beach, Florida, March 26, 2025. Cleaning the internal window of the boom pod and the surrounding area was a part of the preflight inspection for maintenance Airmen. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Paige Weldon)
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Rendezvous over Louisiana

An MC-130J Commando II assigned to Hurlburt Field, Florida, approaches the boom of a KC-135 Stratotanker assigned to McConnell Air Force Base, Kansas, for refueling over Louisiana, March 26, 2025. Pilots on both aircraft completed check rides as part of regular proficiency training. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Paige Weldon)
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Rendezvous over Louisiana

A KC-135 Stratotanker assigned to McConnell Air Force Base, Kansas, refuels an MC-130J Commando II assigned to Hurlburt Field, Florida, over Louisiana, March 26, 2025. The MC-130J tested the left and right limits of the boom to familiarize the pilots with ideal positioning during refueling. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Paige Weldon)
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Rendezvous over Louisiana

A KC-135 Stratotanker assigned to McConnell Air Force Base, Kansas, refuels an MC-130J Commando II assigned to Hurlburt Field, Florida, over Louisiana, March 26, 2025. The MC-130J is typically flown at night to reduce the probability of being spotted by enemy forces while on missions. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Paige Weldon)
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Rendezvous over Louisiana

Senior Airman Damion Donigian, 722nd Aircraft Maintenance Squadron flying crew chief, performs a preflight inspection on a KC-135 Stratotanker at Daytona Beach, Florida, March 26, 2025. KC-135 crew chiefs can become flying crew chiefs to support McConnell Air Force Base’s world-class air refueling mission. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Paige Weldon)
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Rendezvous over Louisiana

Airman 1st Class Nathaniel Taylor, 722nd Aircraft Maintenance Squadron avionics system technician, and Senior Airman Nicholas Lukacsina, 722nd AMXS flying crew chief, reinstall the external window of the boom operator pod of a KC-135 Stratotanker at Daytona Beach, Florida, March 26, 2025. The external window of the boom pod is removed before flights to clean the internal window, ensuring the boom operator has a clear view during refueling. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Paige Weldon)
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Rendezvous over Louisiana

Airman 1st Class Nathaniel Taylor, 722nd Aircraft Maintenance Squadron avionics system technician, cleans the boom operator window of a KC-135 Stratotanker at Daytona Beach, Florida, March 26, 2025. The KC-135 and its crew traveled to Daytona Beach to complete check rides as part of regular proficiency training. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Paige Weldon)
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220924-F-XM616-0029

McConnell's KC-135 Stratrotanker and KC-46A Pegasus kick off the start of the Frontiers in Flight Airshow with an aerial refueling demonstration Sep. 25, 2022, at McConnell Air Force Base, Kansas. This airshow is Team McConnell's way of saying thanks to the people of Wichita and its surrounding area. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Zachary Willis)
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