A North American Aerospace Defense Command (NORAD) KC-135 Stratotanker takes off from Eielson Air Force Base, Alaska Mar. 4, 2026. NORAD employs a layered defense network of satellites, ground-based and airborne radars and fighter aircraft to detect and track aircraft and inform appropriate actions. NORAD remains ready to employ a number of response options in defense of North America and meeting presence with presence. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Spencer Hanson)
| Date Taken: | 03.04.2026 |
| Date Posted: | 03.11.2026 17:30 |
| Photo ID: | 9559978 |
| VIRIN: | 260304-F-SH339-1907 |
| Resolution: | 7582x5055 |
| Size: | 1.48 MB |
| Location: | ALASKA, US |
| Web Views: | 4 |
| Downloads: | 1 |
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