U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Jacob Ellis, 99th Air Refueling Squadron boom operator, operates the boom pod of a KC-135 Stratotanker, assigned to the 117th Air Refueling Wing, Sumpter Smith Joint National Guard Base, Alabama, to refuel an F-35A Lightning II assigned to the 388th Fighter Wing, Hill Air Force Base, Utah, during a Red Flag-Nellis 25-3 mission over the Nevada Test and Training Range, July 21, 2025. By enabling in-flight refueling for aircraft, Stratotanker crews play a vital role in extending mission range, strengthening joint training and replicating real-world combat scenarios. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Michael Sanders)
Date Taken: | 07.20.2025 |
Date Posted: | 07.25.2025 11:37 |
Photo ID: | 9202609 |
VIRIN: | 250721-F-FT378-2583 |
Resolution: | 5496x3657 |
Size: | 2.77 MB |
Location: | NELLIS AIR FORCE BASE, NEVADA, US |
Web Views: | 17 |
Downloads: | 3 |
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