A U.S. Air Force F-35A Lightning II assigned to the 6th Weapons Squadron prepares to receive fuel from a KC-135 Stratotanker assigned to the 91st Air Refueling Squadron during exercise Combat Archer, Sept. 12, 2025, over the Gulf of Mexico. The 6th Air Refueling Wing extends the endurance of F-22 Raptors and F-35 Lightning IIs during Exercise Combat Archer, allowing fighters to complete live-fire training without interruption. This mission showcases AMC’s role as a global force multiplier, delivering the speed, range, and flexibility that underpin U.S. airpower in contested environments. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Alexander Cook)
Date Taken: | 09.12.2025 |
Date Posted: | 09.18.2025 15:03 |
Photo ID: | 9325064 |
VIRIN: | 250912-F-BQ566-1580 |
Resolution: | 4678x2924 |
Size: | 4.42 MB |
Location: | US |
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