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    U.S., NATO wrap up Saber Strike 17 [Image 7 of 7]

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    The image shows a view from inside a tanker aircraft's boom operator station, looking out through the rear window at a B-52 Stratofortress approaching for aerial refueling. A boom operator is visible in the foreground, wearing a flight helmet and holding refueling boom controls. The B-52's distinctive swept wings, multiple engines, and nose are clearly visible through the observation window.

    RIGA, RIGA, LATVIA

    06.13.2017

    Photo by Senior Airman Tryphena Mayhugh 

    86th Airlift Wing

    U.S. Air National Guard Tech. Sgt. Max Langford, 171st Air Refueling Squadron boom operator, refuels a U.S. Air Force Global Strike Command B-52 Stratofortress during exercise Saber Strike 17 above Riga, Latvia, June 13, 2017. Langford, along with other boom operators from the 171st ARS, refueled B-52s and B-1B Lancers throughout the exercise. The combined training opportunities that Saber Strike 17 provides greatly improves interoperability among participating NATO Allies and key regional partners. (U.S Air Force photo by Senior Airman Tryphena Mayhugh)

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    Date Taken: 06.13.2017
    Date Posted: 06.23.2017 06:34
    Photo ID: 3510242
    VIRIN: 170613-F-ZC075-337
    Resolution: 3712x5408
    Size: 1.48 MB
    Location: RIGA, RIGA, LV
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    Military personnel are raising multiple national flags along a flagpole row at what appears to be a military installation or base. Soldiers in camouflage uniforms are actively hoisting flags, with the United States flag prominently visible in the foreground. The scene suggests a multinational military ceremony or exercise, likely a NATO-affiliated event given the variety of national flags present.
    A U.S. Air Force KC-135 Stratotanker aerial refueling aircraft is taxiing on a runway at what appears to be a military or joint-use airfield. The aircraft is painted in standard gray livery with 'U.S. AIR FORCE' markings clearly visible on the fuselage. The setting appears to be a northern European or similar temperate environment based on the surrounding tree line and overcast sky.
    A military turboprop transport aircraft, consistent with a C-130 Hercules, is captured on approach to land or just after takeoff at low altitude over a grassy field with wildflowers. The aircraft is gray in color with all four propellers visibly spinning, and landing lights are illuminated. A dense treeline of mixed conifers and deciduous trees forms the background under an overcast sky.
    Two main battle tanks are maneuvering across a sandy training ground during what appears to be a military exercise. The foreground tank displays green camouflage pattern consistent with European NATO forces, while the second tank appears in a tan/desert scheme. Green smoke signals are visible in the background near support vehicles and personnel.
    A United States Army CH-47 Chinook tandem-rotor helicopter is hovering at low altitude over a green meadow field. Ground personnel are visible on what appears to be a military vehicle in the right background, likely coordinating the helicopter's landing or sling-load operation. The scene appears to be a military training exercise or field operation in a rural, forested area.
    This image is taken from the boom operator's station of a military aerial refueling tanker aircraft, looking downward through the observation window. A refueling boom is extended and visible in the foreground, with markings reading 'ANG' (Air National Guard) and 'MICH' (Michigan). A large multi-engine aircraft, consistent with a B-52 Stratofortress, is visible in the background awaiting or completing aerial refueling.
    The image shows a view from inside a tanker aircraft's boom operator station, looking out through the rear window at a B-52 Stratofortress approaching for aerial refueling. A boom operator is visible in the foreground, wearing a flight helmet and holding refueling boom controls. The B-52's distinctive swept wings, multiple engines, and nose are clearly visible through the observation window.

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