U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Kelsi Steadman, 909th Air Refueling Squadron boom operator, observes U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Matthew Hurless, 909th ARS operations flight chief and instructor boom operator, performing aerial refueling operations over the Pacific Ocean, July 25, 2025. Boom operators are highly trained experts in providing aerial refueling to ensure missions continue without the need to return to an airfield for fuel. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Gary Hilton)
Date Taken: | 07.24.2025 |
Date Posted: | 07.31.2025 04:57 |
Photo ID: | 9229055 |
VIRIN: | 250725-F-IK699-1033 |
Resolution: | 5246x3976 |
Size: | 11.44 MB |
Location: | KADENA AIR BASE, OKINAWA, JP |
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