Members of the Michigan Air National Guard's 127th Wing practice removing fuel from a KC-135 Stratotanker aircraft into an R-11 refueling vehicle while three of four engines remain running, in a process referred to as, "wet wing defuel," during Exercise Northern Strike 23, at MBS International Airport, Freeland, Michigan, Aug. 9, 2023. Northern Strike 23 is a premier reserve component training event that integrates both U.S. and partner nation readiness training to build interoperability and strengthen partnerships in an all-domain environment. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Tech. Sgt. Chelsea E. FitzPatrick)
| Date Taken: | 08.09.2023 |
| Date Posted: | 08.18.2023 13:58 |
| Photo ID: | 7967156 |
| VIRIN: | 230809-Z-EF377-1008 |
| Resolution: | 6716x4477 |
| Size: | 13.59 MB |
| Location: | FREELAND, MICHIGAN, US |
| Web Views: | 93 |
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