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KC-135 aircrew prepare for exercise

Capt. Brad Obeqfell, 349th Air Refueling Squadron pilot, views the landscape March 25, 2018, at Gowen Field near Boise, Idaho. Obeqfell coordinated with the navigator and his instruments in order to stay on course. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Alan Ricker)
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KC-135 aircrew prepare for exercise

Four levers remain at the start position March 25, 2018, at McConnell Air Force Base, Kansas. The four levers are used to control the power that runs through each engine on the KC-135 Stratotanker. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Alan Ricker)
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KC-135 aircrew prepare for exercise

First Lt. Brian Brookover, 349th Air Refueling Squadron co-pilot, and Capt. Brad Obeqfell, 349th ARS pilot perform a pre-flight check March 25, 2018, at McConnell Air Force Base, Kansas. The pilots performed a pre-flight check to ensure the aircraft was ready for takeoff. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Alan Ricker)
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KC-135 aircrew prepare for exercise

Tech. Sgt. Chris Yontz, 349th Air Refueling Squadron boom operator, prepares equipment March 25, 2018, at McConnell Air Force Base, Kansas. Yontz performed a pre-flight check and ensured all equipment was secured before takeoff. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Alan Ricker)
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22nd ARW Airmen load cargo onto KC-135

A forklift waits to place cargo into a KC-135 Stratotanker March 30, 2018, at Gowen Field, Boise, Idaho. Two forklifts provided the ability to load each KC-135 at a fast pace, which allowed the aircraft to be loaded in approximately two hours. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Alan Ricker)
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22nd ARW Airmen load cargo onto KC-135

Airmen assigned to the 22nd Air Refueling Wing load cargo into a KC-135 Stratotanker, March 30, 2018, at Gowen Field, Boise, Idaho. The Airmen traveled with their own equipment during an exercise to test their ability to work without external help. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Alan Ricker)
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22nd ARW Airmen load cargo onto KC-135

A KC-135 Stratotanker receives cargo, March 30, 2018, at Gowen Field, Boise, Idaho. Airmen assigned to the 22nd Air Refueling Wing worked as a team to quickly and efficiently load the cargo. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Alan Ricker)
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22nd ARW Airmen load cargo onto KC-135

Airmen assigned to the 350th Air Refueling Squadron prepare a KC-135 Stratotanker to receive cargo, March 30, 2018, at Gowen Field, Boise, Idaho. Boom operators worked on their assigned jets to efficiently load cargo before returning from an exercise. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Alan Ricker)
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McConnell continues to SOAR

A C-17 Globemaster III receives fuel from a KC-135 Stratotanker March 29, 2018, over Idaho. The C-17 performs tactical airlift and airdrop missions and can transport litters and ambulatory patients during aeromedical evacuations. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Alan Ricker)
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McConnell continues to SOAR

A C-17 Globemaster III flies toward a KC-135 Stratotanker to receive fuel March 29, 2018, over Idaho. The C-17 is capable of rapid strategic delivery of troops and all types of cargo to main operating bases or directly to forward bases in the deployment area. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Alan Ricker)
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McConnell continues to SOAR

An AC-130J Ghostrider approaches a KC-135 Stratotanker during a multi-lateral exercise March 29, 2018, over Idaho. The KC-135 provided two contacts in order to accomplish training needed by both aircrews. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Alan Ricker)
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McConnell continues to SOAR

Senior Airman Ryan Thayer, 350th Air Refueling Squadron boom operator, prepares to use night-vision goggles March 29, 2018, over Idaho. The NVGs allowed Thayer to locate a AC-130J Ghostrider to provide fuel. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Alan Ricker)
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McConnell continues to SOAR

A C-17 Globemaster III approaches a KC-135 Stratotanker to receive fuel March 27, 2018, over Idaho during a multilateral exercise. The boom operator used night-vision goggles to locate the C-17 during the late flight. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Alan Ricker)
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McConnell continues to SOAR

Senior Airman Ryan Thayer, 350th Air Refueling Squadron boom operator, refuels a C-17 Globemaster III March 27, 2018, over an Idaho during a multilateral exercise. The C-17 had an illuminated area to allow the boom operator to see where he needed to connect to refuel. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Alan Ricker)
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McConnell continues to SOAR

An AC-130J Ghostrider flies towards a KC-135 Stratotanker to receive fuel March 27, 2018, over Idaho during a multilateral exercise. The KC-135 had to remain at low flying speeds during a special operations air refueling. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Alan Ricker)
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McConnell continues to SOAR

First Lt. Carson Fugal, 350th Air Refueling Squadron KC-135 Stratotanker pilot, and Capt. Victor Stafford, 350th ARS pilot, fly toward the sunset March 27, 2018, over Idaho during a multilateral exercise. The MLAT exercise involved special operations air refueling support for multiple military users. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Alan Ricker)
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124th FW Airmen experience A-10s from a refueler’s view

An A-10 Thunderbolt II maintainer from the 124th Fighter Wing watches a 22nd Air Refueling Wing KC-135 Stratotanker refuel his unit’s A-10 March 29, 2018, over Idaho. The A-10 is specially designed for close air support of ground forces. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Alan Ricker)
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124th FW Airmen experience A-10s from a refueler’s view

A KC-135 Stratotanker, assigned to the 22nd Air Refueling Wing, refuels an A-10 Thunderbolt II March 29, 2018, over Idaho. With Aerial refueling from a KC-135, the A-10 can loiter near battle areas for extended periods of time and operate in low altitude and low visibility conditions. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Alan Ricker)
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124th FW Airmen experience A-10s from a refueler’s view

Two A-10 Thunderbolt II’s fly in formation March 29, 2018, over Idaho. The A-10 has excellent maneuverability at low air speeds and altitude, and is a highly accurate and survivable weapons-delivery platform. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Alan Ricker)
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124th FW Airmen experience A-10s from a refueler’s view

McConnell aircrew speak to passengers from the 124th Fighter Wing inside of a KC-135 Stratotanker March 29, 2018, at Gowen Field in Boise, Idaho. The Airmen were able to experience air refueling and watch their own A-10 Thunderbolt II in flight. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Alan Ricker)
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