U.S. Air Force Capt. John Squatrito, KC-135 pilot assigned to the 50th Air Refueling Squadron, reflects on his accomplishment following a Distinguished Flying Cross ceremony at MacDill Air Force Base, Florida, Jan. 23, 2025. The aircrew obeyed an order to change their flight path and flew the KC-135 tanker towards an escalated situation on the ground. The pilots executed a precise orbit pattern over the fighter jets engaged in an air-to-ground strike, providing critical support and demonstrating exceptional coordination and professionalism in a high-stakes mission. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Alexander Cook)
| Date Taken: | 01.23.2025 |
| Date Posted: | 01.23.2025 12:37 |
| Photo ID: | 8839701 |
| VIRIN: | 250123-F-BQ566-1010 |
| Resolution: | 5504x8148 |
| Size: | 20.53 MB |
| Location: | MACDILL AIR FORCE BASE, FLORIDA, US |
| Web Views: | 81 |
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