Executing Operation NOBLE DEFENDER, North American Aerospace Defense Command F-15 fighter aircraft from the Massachusetts Air National Guard’s 104th Fighter Wing receive fuel behind a Pennsylvania Air National Guard KC-135 Stratotanker from the 171st Air Refueling Wing during Global Guardian, Aug. 22, 2025. Global Guardian is an opportunity for NORAD to maintain readiness and validates tactics, techniques, and procedures. This iteration’s focus was defending the eastern approach of North America from simulated cruise missile threats. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Senior Master Sgt. Bryan Hoover)
Date Taken: | 08.22.2025 |
Date Posted: | 08.28.2025 10:50 |
Photo ID: | 9277713 |
VIRIN: | 250822-Z-EY983-1117 |
Resolution: | 2949x2359 |
Size: | 2.54 MB |
Location: | US |
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