U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Jack Simpson, 117th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron crew chief, engages a tow bar on a KC-135R Stratotanker, May 2, 2026, at Sumpter Smith Joint National Guard Base, Alabama. The mission of the 117th Air Refueling Wing is to deliver worldwide aerial refueling, combat support, and intelligence in support of national defense and state missions. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Tech. Sgt. Shelby Thurman)
| Date Taken: | 05.02.2026 |
| Date Posted: | 05.02.2026 16:11 |
| Photo ID: | 9656678 |
| VIRIN: | 260502-Z-FG097-2002 |
| Resolution: | 1431x954 |
| Size: | 434.61 KB |
| Location: | BIRMINGHAM, ALABAMA, US |
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