Left to right, U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Wesley LaPrairie and Airman 1st Class Armani Royval, 93rd Expeditionary Air Refueling Squadron boom operators, refuel a U.S. Air Force F-16C Fighting Falcon over the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility, Aug. 15, 2025. Boom operators are experts in safely transferring thousands of pounds of fuel to another aircraft in the air, enabling the United States’ force extension capabilities by prolonging flight times during combat operations in support of defense and deterrence objectives in the region. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Natalie Jones)
Date Taken: | 08.15.2025 |
Date Posted: | 08.24.2025 12:23 |
Photo ID: | 9274077 |
VIRIN: | 250815-F-YD744-1263 |
Resolution: | 4972x3198 |
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