U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Nolan Malloy, 100th Logistic Readiness Squadron fuels distribution operator, runs a fuel line to a KC-135 Stratotanker while Tech. Sgt. Kadrick Barnes, 351st Air Refueling Squadron boom operator, waits to train on Specialized Fueling Operations at RAF Mildenhall, England, June 1, 2026. Aircrew assigned to the 100th Operations Group trained in SFO during Astral Knight 26, an integrated air and missile defense exercise that allowed U.S. Air Force to ensure it is prepared to protect critical infrastructure important to both European and American interests. SFO ensures aircrew are trained on ground refueling operations, reducing the need for maintenance personnel to be at the aircraft at home station or in austere locations. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Timothy Moore)
| Date Taken: | 06.08.2026 |
| Date Posted: | 06.08.2026 10:42 |
| Photo ID: | 9733826 |
| VIRIN: | 260601-F-EN010-1192 |
| Resolution: | 6048x4024 |
| Size: | 3.63 MB |
| Location: | RAF MILDENHALL, SUFFOLK, GB |
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