U.S. Air Force Airmen assigned to the 18th Aeromedical Evacuation Squadron configure a litter system aboard a KC-135 Stratotanker assigned to the 909th Air Refueling Squadron at Kadena Air Base, Japan, Feb. 17, 2026. During medical emergencies, 18th AES and 909th ARS Airmen work together to reconfigure the inner layout of KC-135 Stratotankers, optimizing it for safe and efficient patient transport. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Gary Hilton)
| Date Taken: | 02.16.2026 |
| Date Posted: | 02.26.2026 19:45 |
| Photo ID: | 9535613 |
| VIRIN: | 260217-F-IK699-1076 |
| Resolution: | 4791x3316 |
| Size: | 3.94 MB |
| Location: | KADENA AIR BASE, OKINAWA, JP |
| Web Views: | 1 |
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