U.S. Air Force Brig. Gen. Kevin J. Merrill, 10th Air Force commander, tests the Experiential Air Refueling Lightweight Simulator (EARL) during a visit to the 307th Bomb Wing at Barksdale Air Force Base, Louisiana, April 7, 2026. Merrill visited several units across the 307th Bomb Wing to learn more about their innovative training efforts. EARL is a virtual reality trainer that helps B-52 Stratofortress Formal Training Unit students prepare for the rigors of in-air refueling. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Master Sgt. Ted Daigle)
| Date Taken: | 04.07.2026 |
| Date Posted: | 04.09.2026 14:20 |
| Photo ID: | 9605751 |
| VIRIN: | 260407-F-YH293-1052 |
| Resolution: | 6719x4799 |
| Size: | 6.04 MB |
| Location: | BARKSDALE AIR FORCE BASE, US |
| Web Views: | 7 |
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