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    Arctic Thunder Open House at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Alaska, Aug. 8, 2026 [Image 22 of 24]

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    The image shows an aerial refueling operation between a large four-engine turboprop transport aircraft and a military helicopter. The fixed-wing aircraft, consistent with a C-130 variant configured as a tanker, has deployed a hose-and-drogue refueling system toward the helicopter below. The helicopter appears to be approaching or connected to the drogue basket, conducting an airborne fuel transfer.

    ALASKA, UNITED STATES

    08.08.2026

    Photo by Correy Mathews 

    Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson   

    A U.S. Air Force HC-130J Combat King II aircraft assigned to the 211th Rescue Squadron and an HH-60W Jolly Green II aircraft assigned to the 210th Rescue Squadron, Alaska Air National Guard, demonstrate helicopter air-to-air refueling during the Joint Forces Demonstration at the Arctic Thunder Open House at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Alaska, Aug. 8, 2026. The HC-130J is capable of supporting personnel recovery operations through missions including airdrop, air-land operations, helicopter air-to-air refueling and forward-area ground refueling. (U.S. Army photo by Correy Mathews)

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    Date Taken: 08.08.2026
    Date Posted: 08.11.2026 14:33
    Photo ID: 9861399
    VIRIN: 260808-A-LF704-9061
    Resolution: 9252x6168
    Size: 10.88 MB
    Location: ALASKA, US
    Web Views: 18
    Downloads: 4

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