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    Yokota supports McConnell Air Force Base with a hot-pit refuel [Image 4 of 13]

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    A military aviator in an olive green flight suit stands in front of a large jet engine turbine, viewed in profile. He is wearing sunglasses and has a unit patch visible on his left shoulder. The image appears to be taken on an airfield with green grass visible in the background.

    YOKOTA AIR BASE, TOKYO, JAPAN

    06.10.2022

    Photo by Staff Sgt. Jessica Avallone 

    374th Airlift Wing

    Maj. Ryan Robinson, 344th Air Refueling Squadron deputy chief of wing tactics, pauses in front of a KC-46A Pegasus engine at Yokota Air Base, Japan, June 10, 2022. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Jessica Avallone)

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    Date Taken: 06.10.2022
    Date Posted: 06.14.2022 23:06
    Photo ID: 7272612
    VIRIN: 220610-F-KS661-1004
    Resolution: 7168x4779
    Size: 1.09 MB
    Location: YOKOTA AIR BASE, TOKYO, JP
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    Downloads: 3

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    The image shows a military airfield with two U.S. Air Force aircraft visible. A large twin-engine jet aircraft, consistent with a KC-46 Pegasus tanker, is taxiing on the ground, while a four-engine turboprop aircraft, consistent with a C-130 Hercules bearing 'YJ' tail code markings, is airborne overhead. The setting appears to be a U.S. military base in Japan, suggested by the mountainous terrain and 'YJ' tail code associated with Yokota Air Base.
    Three U.S. Air Force ground crew personnel are walking toward a large gray military aircraft on a flight line tarmac. The aircraft is visibly marked 'U.S. AIR FORCE' and appears to be a KC-46 Pegasus aerial refueling tanker. The crew members are carrying yellow wheel chocks connected by white ropes, indicating they are preparing to chock the aircraft upon parking.
    A large military gray tanker aircraft, consistent with a KC-46 Pegasus or similar wide-body military aircraft, is taxiing on a flight line toward the camera. Two military personnel in flight suits and camouflage uniforms are visible in the foreground, with one appearing to use hand signals or communication equipment. The scene is set on a tarmac bordered by dense coniferous trees.
    A military aviator in an olive green flight suit stands in front of a large jet engine turbine, viewed in profile. He is wearing sunglasses and has a unit patch visible on his left shoulder. The image appears to be taken on an airfield with green grass visible in the background.
    Military personnel in camouflage uniforms are gathered on what appears to be a flight line or tarmac at a military installation. A large olive-drab fuel tanker truck bearing hazmat placard number 1863 (flammable liquid) is present, with one service member climbing down from the cab. Three additional personnel stand nearby in conversation.
    A military personnel in MultiCam/OCP camouflage uniform is raising their hand in what appears to be a range control or safety signal gesture. The individual is wearing green hearing protection earmuffs, suggesting a firearms training or shooting range environment. Additional personnel in uniform are visible in the blurred background.
    A U.S. Air Force airman named Kyle Schafer, wearing an Air Mobility Command flight suit, is inspecting or handling a red fuel nozzle/coupling, likely during a refueling operation. A fuel truck with a flammable hazmat placard (UN 1863, aviation fuel) is visible in the background. A second military personnel member in camouflage uniform is partially visible to the right.
    A military technician or aircrew member is working on what appears to be an aerial refueling receptacle or fuel coupling on the underside of a military aircraft. The person is wearing a flight suit, safety glasses, and orange ear protection while manipulating a black and red fuel fitting mechanism. The image is taken from a low angle looking up at the aircraft's underside with an access panel open and interior lighting visible.
    A close-up photograph of a person wearing black Oakley sunglasses, captured at an extreme proximity showing facial skin detail including freckles. The sunglasses lens reflects a photographer holding a camera, along with what appears to be screens or monitors and equipment in the background. This is a classic 'reflection selfie' style image where the photographer is captured in the subject's eyewear.
    A group of U.S. Air Force personnel in camouflage uniforms are gathered on a flight line observing a large military transport aircraft, identifiable by the 'U.S. AIR FORCE' marking on its fuselage. The aircraft appears to be a C-17 Globemaster III based on its distinctive nose shape and engine configuration. The scene appears to be taking place at a military airfield, possibly during an arrival ceremony or operational briefing.
    A close-up photograph shows a person wearing military camouflage (multicam/OCP pattern) holding a heavy industrial valve or coupling device. The item is marked with the text 'CLA VAL X180A', indicating it is a Cla-Val brand valve component. The metal object shows significant wear and oxidation, suggesting it is well-used equipment.
    A military service member in camouflage (OCP/MultiCam) uniform is walking across a tarmac or airfield apron while carrying a large fuel hose with a red coupling/nozzle attachment. The individual is wearing hearing protection (ear muffs), sunglasses, and tactical gloves, suggesting an active fueling operation on a flight line. The setting appears to be a military airfield during daylight hours in warm weather conditions.
    A U.S. Air Force KC-46A Pegasus tanker aircraft (tail number 76028) is parked on a flight line tarmac, likely at a military air base in Japan given the mountainous backdrop and surrounding infrastructure. Ground crew personnel are visible near the aircraft's right side. The aircraft is painted in standard gray military livery with 'U.S. AIR FORCE' markings clearly visible on the fuselage.

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