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KC-135 de-icing: The frosty refueler

Members of the 22nd Maintenance Squadron clear ice from a KC-135 Stratotanker before flight Dec. 3 2020 at McConnell Air Force Base, Kansas. De-icing must happen pre-flight in order to prevent ice buildup on the wings. Ice increases drag on the aircraft requiring significantly more power to maintain airspeed and altitude.( U.S. Air Force photo by Airmen 1st Class Zachary Willis)
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KC-135 de-icing: The frosty refueler

Members of the 22nd maintenance Squadron de-ice the wings of a KC-135 Statotanker by using Global GL 1800 de-icing trucks Dec. 3, 2020 at McConnell Air Force Base, Kansas. The de-icing trucks are capable of holding 1,640 gallons of de-icing fluid and 165 gallons of anti-ice, sprayed separately on the aircraft. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airmen 1st Class)
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350th ARS refuels the fight

Staff Sgt. Alex Esquibel, 350th Air Refueling Squadron in-flight refueling specialist, postitions the KC-135 Stratotanker’s boom to refuel the United States Air Force Air Demonstration Squadron “Thunderbirds” Oct. 15, 2020, at McConnell Air Force Base, Kansas. The KC-135 delivered 28,000 pounds of fuel to six Thunderbirds who were en route to the Bell Fort Worth Alliance Air Show in Fort Worth, Texas. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Alexi Bosarge)
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350th ARS refuels the fight

Maj. Bradley Sutton, Air Force Flight Standards Agency Advanced Instrument School commandant, performs a preflight inspection on a KC-135 Stratotanker Oct. 15, 2020, at McConnell Air Force Base, Kansas. The crew made a round-trip flight to New Mexico where they refueled the United States Air Force Air Demonstration Squadron “Thunderbirds” on their way to the Bell Fort Worth Alliance Air Show in Fort Worth, Texas. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Alexi Bosarge)
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350th ARS refuels the fight

Lt. Col. Jacob Parker, 350th Air Refueling Squadron commander, boards a KC-135 Stratotanker after performing an external preflight inspection Oct. 15, 2020, at McConnell Air Force Base, Kansas. The preflight inspection is a visual check to verify the integrity of the aircraft and ensure all aircraft pins and covers are removed. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Alexi Bosarge)
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350th ARS refuels the fight

Staff Sgt. Alex Esquibel, 350th Air Refueling Squadron in-flight refueling specialist, loads cargo onto a KC-135 Stratotanker Oct. 15, 2020, at McConnell Air Force Base, Kansas. In addition to the KC-135’s aerial refueling capabilities, it can also hold up to 83,000 pounds of cargo. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Alexi Bosarge)
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McConnell refuels the Thunderbirds over New Mexico skies

Tech. Sgt. Bobby Jones, 350th Air Refueling Squadron in-flight refueling specialist, uses the boom of a KC-135 Stratotanker to transfer fuel to an F-16 Fighting Falcon Thunderbird Oct. 15, 2020, through the skies of New Mexico. The KC-135 passed off fuel to the Thunderbirds, allowing for a quick, non-stop route between destinations. ((U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Alexi Bosarge)
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McConnell refuels the Thunderbirds over New Mexico skies

A KC-135 Stratotanker passes fuel to an F-16 Fighting Falcon Thunderbird Oct. 15, 2020, through the skies of New Mexico. The demonstration team was headed to Fort Worth, Texas, for the Bell Fort Worth Alliance Air Show from. The air show is scheduled for Oct. 17-18, 2020. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Alexi Bosarge)
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McConnell refuels the Thunderbirds over New Mexico skies

A pilot of an F-16 Fighting Falcon Thunderbird waves to Tech. Sgt. Bobby Jones, 350th Air Refueling Squadron in-flight refueling specialist, after receiving fuel from a KC-135 Stratotanker Oct. 15, 2020 through the skies of New Mexico. The Thunderbirds, the Air Force’s premier aerial demonstration team, were en route to the Bell Fort Worth Alliance Air Show in Fort Worth, Texas. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Alexi Bosarge)
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McConnell refuels the Thunderbirds over New Mexico skies

An F-16 Fighting Falcon Thunderbird flies through New Mexico skies after being refueled by a KC-135 Stratotanker Oct. 15, 2020. The traditional multirole fighter aircraft has a limited range due to the smaller airframe and requires aerial refueling support to reach further distances. Capable of traveling speeds up to 1,500 miles per hour, they can burn up to 8,000 pounds of fuel at low altitudes. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Alexi Bosarge)
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Keeping the fallen alive: a good luck charm’s legacy

A memorial bracelet engraved with a name, Lt. Col. Fredric M. Mellor, and the date he went missing, rests on a table May 20, 2020 at McConnell Air Force Base, Kansas. Col. Mark Baran, 22nd Air Refueling Wing vice commander, has worn the bracelet for 18 years to honor the F-101 Voodoo pilot who was shot down on mission during the Vietnam War. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Michaela Slanchik)
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Keeping the fallen alive: a good luck charm’s legacy

Col. Mark Baran, 22nd Air Refueling Wing vice commander, refers to a KC-46 Pegasus preflight checklist before flight May 19, 2020 at McConnell Air Force Base, Kansas. Baran wears a memorial bracelet every mission over the past 18 years, he believes that it has given him good luck from conflicts downrange and training missions stateside. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Michaela Slanchik)
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Keeping the fallen alive: a good luck charm’s legacy

Col. Mark Baran, 22nd Air Refueling Wing vice commander, talks to Maj. Charles Hein, 18th Air Refueling Squadron KC-46 Pegasus pilot, before a flight, May 19, 2020 at McConnell Air Force Base, Kansas. Through Baran’s many career milestones he has honored Lt. Col. Fredric M. Mellory, Missing in Action Vietnam F-101 Voodoo pilot, by wearing a memorial bracelet. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Michaela Slanchik)
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Keeping the fallen alive: a good luck charm’s legacy

Col. Mark Baran, 22nd Air Refueling Wing vice commander, boards a KC-46 Pegasus before flight May 19, 2020 at McConnell Air Force Base, Kansas. Throughout Baran’s career he has worn the memorial bracelet for luck. He honors Lt. Col. Fredric M. Mellory, Missing in Action Vietnam pilot, and plans to send the bracelet to Mellory’s family when he hangs up his flight suit. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Michaela Slanchik)
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Keeping the fallen alive: a good luck charm’s legacy

Col. Mark Baran, 22nd Air Refueling Wing vice commander, prepares for flight in a KC-46 Pegasus May 19, 2020, at McConnell Air Force Base, Kansas. Throughout Baran’s career, he has worn the memorial bracelet for luck. He honors Lt. Col. Fredric M. Mellor, prior Missing in Action Vietnam pilot, and plans to send the bracelet to Mellor’s family when he hangs up his flight suit. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Michaela R. Slanchik)
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McConnell soars to honor medical personnel and academy graduates

Four F-16 Fighting Falcon Thunderbirds fly in a formation April 18, 2020, through the skies of Colorado. The traditional multirole fighter aircraft has a limited range due to the smaller airframe and requires aerial refueling support to reach further distances. Capable of traveling speeds up to 1,500 miles per hour, they can burn up to 8,000 pounds of fuel at low altitudes.(U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Nilsa E. Garcia)
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McConnell soars to honor medical personnel and academy graduates

An F-16 Fighting Falcon Thunderbird is in a refueling holding pattern April 18, 2020. Six F-16’s received fuel from a KC-135 Stratotanker assigned to the 349th Air Refueling Squadron, McConnell Air Force Base, Kansas, enroute to Colorado. The flyovers allowed the Thunderbirds to showcase the Air Force’s support and gratitude to the heroes that continue to support the frontlines in the fight against COVID-19. The precision aerial maneuvers performed by the six-man team could be enjoyed by residents of Colorado from the safety of their homes. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Nilsa E. Garcia)
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McConnell soars to honor medical personnel and academy graduates

An F-16 Fighting Falcon Thunderbird flies above Colorado April 18, 2020. The Thunderbirds performed a series of flyovers across Colorado in recognition of the U.S. Air Force Academy’s class of 2020 as well as all frontline COVID-19 responders that have worked tirelessly to combat the coronavirus. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Nilsa E. Garcia)
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McConnell soars to honor medical personnel and academy graduates

An F-16 Fighting Falcon Thunderbird receives fuel from a KC-135 Stratotanker, assigned to the 349th Air Refueling Squadron at McConnell Air Force Base, Kansas, April 18, 2020, in the skies of Colorado. Aerial refueling support was provided by KC-135 Stratotankers from Team McConnell and March Air Reserve Base, Colorado. Six F-16’s were refueled three separate times during the flight towards Denver. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Nilsa E. Garcia)
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McConnell soars to honor medical personnel and academy graduates

An F-16 Fighting Falcon Thunderbird approaches a boom to receive fuel from a KC-135 Stratotanker assigned to the 349th Air Refueling Squadron at McConnell Air Force Base, April 18, 2020, in the skies of Colorado. Following the Air Force Academy’s graduation, the Thunderbird team honored healthcare workers, first responders, military servicemembers and all other essential personnel with a series of community flyovers. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Nilsa E. Garcia)
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