A U.S. Air Force KC-135 Stratotanker boom operator, from Fairchild Air Force Base’s 92nd Expeditionary Air Refueling Squadron examines post-flight paperwork, Aug. 8, 2024 over the U.S. Central Command (USCENTCOM) area of responsibility (AOR). Boom operators are tasked with aerial refueling duties, as well as monitoring the aircraft, and aiding the pilots. These Airmen are critical in providing fuel to aircraft conducting operations against any state or non-state actor seeking to broaden or escalate conflict in the USCENTCOM AOR. (U.S. Air Force Photo)
Date Taken: | 08.08.2024 |
Date Posted: | 08.21.2024 15:19 |
Photo ID: | 8601879 |
VIRIN: | 240808-F-AI717-1313 |
Resolution: | 8256x5504 |
Size: | 31.19 MB |
Location: | UNDISCLOSED LOCATION, US |
Web Views: | 7 |
Downloads: | 1 |
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