U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Samaria Plummer, 909th Air Refueling Squadron boom operator, conducts refueling operations in a KC-135 Stratotanker assigned to the 909th ARS at Kadena Air Base, Japan, July 15, 2026. Boom operators develop critical skills through rigorous training, ensuring they are prepared to provide aerial refueling support across the Indo-Pacific. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Gracelyn Hess)
| Date Taken: | 07.14.2026 |
| Date Posted: | 07.27.2026 21:29 |
| Photo ID: | 9826036 |
| VIRIN: | 260715-F-NW722-1289 |
| Resolution: | 5069x3373 |
| Size: | 1.67 MB |
| Location: | KADENA AIR BASE, OKINAWA, JP |
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