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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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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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Boom operator reaches 5,000 flying hours

Two B-1 Lancers assigned to Dyess Air Force Base, Texas, fly in formation after receiving fuel from a KC-135 Stratotanker assigned to McConnell Air Force Base, Kansas, Dec. 14, 2017, while flying over Texas. The multi-mission B-1 is the backbone of America’s long-range bomber force. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Alan Ricker)
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Boom operator reaches 5,000 flying hours

A B-1 Lancer assigned to Dyess Air Force Base, Texas pulls away from a KC-135 Statotanker assigned to McConnell Air Force Base, Kansas, Dec. 14, 2017, while flying over Texas. The KC-135’s primary function is aerial refueling, but it can also be used for airlift and medical evacuations. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Alan Ricker)
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Boom operator reaches 5,000 flying hours

Tech. Sgt. Daniel McCrillis, 350th Air Refueling Squadron operations superintendent and boom operator, refuels a B-1 Lancer assigned to Dyess Air Force Base, Texas, Dec. 14, 2017, while flying over Texas. Boom operators accomplish McConnell’s mission of air refueling by offloading fuel to incoming receivers. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Alan Ricker)
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Boom operator reaches 5,000 flying hours

Tech. Sgt. Daniel McCrillis, 350th Air Refueling Squadron operations superintendent and boom operator, performs a preflight check Dec. 14, 2017, at McConnell Air Force Base, Kansas. The preflight check ensured that the crew and passengers were able to safely complete their mission while airborne. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Alan Ricker)
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F-15s Focus on Refueler

Three F-15 Strike Eagles fly to the side of a KC-135 Stratotanker after receiving fuel Oct. 27, 2017. KC-135s enable global reach for American and allied aircraft, ensuring swift results to any situation. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Chris Thornbury)
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F-15s Focus on Refueler

An F-15 Strike Eagle flies next to a KC-135 Stratotanker Oct. 27, 2017. KC-135s enable global reach for American and allied aircraft, ensuring swift results to any situation. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Chris Thornbury)
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F-15s Focus on Refueler

Senior Airman Collin Green, 349th Air Refueling Squadron boom operator, refuels an F-15 Strike Eagle Oct. 27, 2017. KC-135 Stratotankers enable global reach for American and allied aircraft, ensuring swift results to any situation. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Chris Thornbury)
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F-15s Focus on Refueler

Three F-15 Strike Eagles fly to the side of a KC-135 Stratotanker after receiving fuel Oct. 27, 2017. KC-135s enable global reach for American and allied aircraft, ensuring swift results to any situation. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Chris Thornbury)
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F-15s Focus on Refueler

An F-15 Strike Eagle approaches a KC-135 Stratotanker Oct. 27, 2017. KC-135s enable global reach for American and allied aircraft, ensuring swift results to any situation. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman)
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F-15s Focus on Refueler

An F-15 Strike Eagle receives fuel from a KC-135 Stratotanker Oct. 27, 2017. KC-135s enable global reach for American and allied aircraft, ensuring swift results to any situation. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Chris Thornbury)
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