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Tankers in the air, maintenance put them there

A KC-135 Stratotanker assigned to McConnell Air Force Base, Kan., receives fuel as part of pre-flight checks, July 11, 2017, at Eielson Air Force Base, Ala. Before any KC-135 takes part in a mission, logistic readiness and maintenance Airmen work together to ensure the tanker has enough fuel to accomplish aerial refueling. (U.S. Air Force photos/Staff Sgt. Rachel Waller)

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Tankers in the air, maintenance put them there

Senior Airman Kailey Simmonds, 22nd Aircraft Maintenance Squadron assistant flying crew chief, monitors a KC-135 Stratotanker assigned to McConnell Air Force Base, Kan., as it receives fuel as part of pre-flight checks, July 11, 2017, at Eielson AFB, Ala. Maintenance crews work around the clock to ensure aircraft are in working order before any flight. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Rachel Waller)

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Tankers enable Talisman Saber 2017, Australia allies

Aircrew and maintenance Airmen review paperwork and ensure the KC-135 Stratotanker is ready to fly, July 12, 2017, at Eielson Air Force Base, Alaska. This KC-135 took part in exercise Talisman Saber 2017. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Rachel Waller)

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Tankers enable Talisman Saber 2017, Australia allies

A C-17 Globlemaster III, receives fuel from a KC-135 Stratotanker during a refueling mission as part of exercise Talisman Saber 2017, July 12, 2017, over the Pacific ocean. Talisman Saber 2017 is a joint exercise between the U.S. and Australia Defense Force. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Rachel Waller)

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Tankers enable Talisman Saber 2017, Australia allies

An Australian C-17 Globemaster III approaches a KC-135 Stratotanker to receive fuel as part of Talisman Saber 2017, July 12, 2017, over the Pacific ocean. One goal of the bi-annual joint exercise between U.S. and Australia forces is to strengthen interservice relationships and increase global security. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Rachel Waller)

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Tankers enable Talisman Saber 2017, Australia allies

Lt. Col. John Harbour, left, 349th Air Refueling Squadron KC-135 detachment commander and Capt. Alex Brose, 349th ARS co-pilot, fly the KC-135 Stratotanker as it off-loads fuel during a mission in support of exercise Talisman Saber 2017, July 12, 2017, over the Pacific ocean. The 22nd Air Refueling Wing provided support to both the U.S. and the Australian Defense Force during the exercise. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Rachel Waller)

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Grandson of Enola Gay pilot flies refurbished B-29 Doc

Brig. Gen. Paul Tibbets IV, 509th Bomb Wing commander, Whiteman Air Force Base, Mo., conducts pre-flight checks on Doc, a restored B-29 Superfortress, June 9, 2017, on McConnell Air Force Base, Kan. Tibbets’ grandfather, retired Brig. Gen. Paul Tibbets Jr., piloted the ‘Enola Gay,’ during WWII and dropped the world’s first atomic bomb used in warfare. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Tara Fadenrecht)

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Grandson of Enola Gay pilot flies refurbished B-29 Doc

Mark Novak, left, a B-29 Superfortress pilot and Brig. Gen. Paul Tibbets IV, 509th Bomb Wing commander, Whiteman Air Force Base, Mo., pose for a photo inside Doc, a restored B-29 Superfortress, June 9, 2017, on McConnell AFB, Kan. Tibbets’ grandfather, retired Brig. Gen. Paul Tibbets Jr., piloted the B-29 during WWII. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Tara Fadenrecht)

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Grandson of Enola Gay pilot flies refurbished B-29 Doc

Doc, a B-29 Superfortress taxis on the flight line in preparation for a flight, June 9, 2017, at McConnell Air Force Base, Kan. The B-29 flew its first flight in September 1942 and was retired from service in September 1960. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Rachel Waller)

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Grandson of Enola Gay pilot flies refurbished B-29 Doc

Doc, a restored B-29 Superfortress, takes-off June 9, 2017, from McConnell Air Force Base, Kan. Brig. Gen. Paul Tibbets IV, 509th Bomb Wing commander, Whiteman Air Force Base, Mo., co-piloted Doc, during this flight. Tibbets piloted the aircraft to Whiteman AFB for an airshow. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Rachel Waller)

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McConnell welcome Honorary Commanders

Lt. Col. Aaron Walenga, left, 22nd Operations Support Squadron commander, presents a certificate to Kathy Bond, 22nd OSS honorary commander, Nov. 30, at McConnell Air Force Base, Kan. The honorary commander program spreads awareness of McConnell’s mission and build connections between the base and the community. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Jenna Caldwell)

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McConnell welcome Honorary Commanders

Commanders and honorary commanders pose for a group photo, Nov. 30, at McConnell Air Force Base, Kan. The honorary commander program spreads awareness of McConnell’s mission and build connections between the base and the community. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Jenna Caldwell)

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