U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Kadrick Barnes, 351st Air Refueling Squadron boom operator, keeps watch as fuel is dispensed to a KC-135 Stratotanker as part of Specialized Fueling Operations training at RAF Mildenhall, England, June 1, 2026. Aircrews assigned to the 100th Operations Group used Astral Knight 26 to train on SFO, which 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. Astral Knight 26 ensures U.S forces stand ready to defeat threats against the homeland and global American interests. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Timothy Moore)
| Date Taken: | 06.08.2026 |
| Date Posted: | 06.08.2026 10:42 |
| Photo ID: | 9733828 |
| VIRIN: | 260601-F-EN010-1221 |
| Resolution: | 5576x3710 |
| Size: | 3.35 MB |
| Location: | RAF MILDENHALL, SUFFOLK, GB |
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