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    KC-46 post flight operations in CENTCOM [Image 4 of 5]

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    A military service member in OCP (Operational Camouflage Pattern) uniform walks away from the camera on an aircraft flight line or tarmac. The individual is wearing hearing protection (green ear defenders) and black gloves, indicating proximity to aircraft with running engines. At least one large military aircraft is visible in the background along with additional personnel.

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    07.22.2026

    Photo by Maj. Donald Hatheway 

    United States Air Forces Central           

    A U.S. Air Force maintainer walks alongside a U.S. Air Force KC-46 Pegasus aircraft after landing at a base in the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility July 29, 2026. (U.S. Air Force photo by Maj. Donnie Hatheway)

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    Date Taken: 07.22.2026
    Date Posted: 08.07.2026 18:49
    Photo ID: 9856104
    VIRIN: 260729-F-XD991-2003
    Resolution: 4401x2928
    Size: 3.13 MB
    Location: (UNDISCLOSED LOCATION)
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    A military aircraft maintainer in camouflage uniform is performing maintenance or inspection work on the main landing gear assembly of a large military aircraft. The technician is reaching upward into the wheel well area, working on hydraulic or mechanical components. The setting appears to be a desert airfield or tarmac, with arid terrain visible in the background.
    A large military gray aircraft, consistent with a KC-46 Pegasus or similar tanker/transport jet, is shown in a close frontal view on an airfield tarmac. A Wollard aircraft tug/pushback vehicle is positioned directly in front of the nose, with two personnel visible inside its cab. The image captures ground operations, likely a pushback or towing procedure.
    Two military personnel are seated inside a ground support vehicle, viewed from behind through the rear windshield. The vehicle appears to be a military tow tractor or aircraft ground support equipment, identifiable by the amber warning beacon on top and safety warning stickers on the windshield frame. An aircraft or large military equipment is visible in the background through the windshield.
    A military service member in OCP (Operational Camouflage Pattern) uniform walks away from the camera on an aircraft flight line or tarmac. The individual is wearing hearing protection (green ear defenders) and black gloves, indicating proximity to aircraft with running engines. At least one large military aircraft is visible in the background along with additional personnel.
    A military service member in OCP (Operational Camouflage Pattern) uniform is photographed from behind on an aircraft flight line. They are wearing aviation headset/hearing protection and giving a thumbs-up signal, likely marshaling or communicating with an aircraft crew. The image appears to be taken at dusk or dawn based on the warm ambient lighting.

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