U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Patrick Carlin, a KC-135 Stratotanker boom operator assigned to the 32nd Expeditionary Air Refueling Squadron, offloads fuel to a U.S. Marine Corps F-35B Lightning II over the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility, Sept. 19, 2025. Boom operators control the KC-135’s boom arm when making contact with refueling aircraft, maintaining contact, and being vigilant for all safety considerations during aerial refueling. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Keegan Putman)
| Date Taken: | 09.18.2025 |
| Date Posted: | 10.09.2025 12:27 |
| Photo ID: | 9355369 |
| VIRIN: | 250919-F-PS966-1885 |
| Resolution: | 5583x3722 |
| Size: | 4.27 MB |
| Location: | (UNDISCLOSED LOCATION) |
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