A U.S. Air Force KC-135 Stratotanker pilot assigned to the 909th Air Refueling Squadron examines controls during takeoff before a refueling mission in preparation of Exercise Bushido Guardian 2025 over Misawa Air Base, Japan, Sept. 26, 2025. The ability to extend range and endurance underscores how air refueling enables agile combat employment, reinforcing regional stability and deterrence alongside allies and partners. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Patrick Boyle)
Date Taken: | 09.26.2025 |
Date Posted: | 09.30.2025 01:13 |
Photo ID: | 9346884 |
VIRIN: | 250926-F-EP621-1064 |
Resolution: | 7753x5169 |
Size: | 3 MB |
Location: | MISAWA AIR BASE, AOMORI, JP |
Web Views: | 11 |
Downloads: | 2 |
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