A Pennsylvania Air National Guard boom operator assigned to the 171st Air Refueling Wing secures a cargo box with a ratchet strap on a KC-135 Stratotanker aircraft, May 21, 2026, near Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Securing cargo aboard the aircraft is a crucial part of the boom operator's pre-flight checklist, as it prevents catastrophic shifts in weight, dangerous structural damage during turbulence and potential hazards to ground personnel and crew. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Airman 1st Class Natalie G. Claypoole)
| Date Taken: | 05.21.2026 |
| Date Posted: | 06.26.2026 13:16 |
| Photo ID: | 9775662 |
| VIRIN: | 260521-Z-CR206-1055 |
| Resolution: | 2400x3000 |
| Size: | 1.31 MB |
| Location: | CORAOPOLIS, PENNSYLVANIA, US |
| Web Views: | 3 |
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