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    Exercise tests Reservists' rapid response [Image 22 of 24]

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    A formation of U.S. Air Force KC-135 Stratotanker aerial refueling aircraft are taxiing in sequence on a military airfield runway. The aircraft are lined up nose-to-tail in what appears to be an 'elephant walk' formation, a display of rapid deployment capability. The setting appears to be a U.S. Air Force base with tree lines and support structures visible in the background.

    UNITED STATES

    03.05.2017

    Photo by Senior Airman Philip Bryant 

    459th Air Refueling Wing

    459th Air Refueling Wing KC-135R Stratotankers conduct an elephant walk during an alert exercise at Joint Base Andrews, Maryland, March 5, 2017. The term “elephant walk” has been used since World War II when large numbers of aircraft would line up for rapid response take-off. Onlookers said the procession looked like elephants headed to a watering hole, and the name has been part of the U.S. Air Force lexicon ever since. (U.S. Air Force photo/ Senior Airman Philip Bryant)

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    Date Taken: 03.05.2017
    Date Posted: 03.13.2017 17:45
    Photo ID: 3225061
    VIRIN: 170305-F-IP635-449
    Resolution: 2250x1500
    Size: 1.82 MB
    Location: US

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