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    121 ARW and Lajes firefighters clean KC-46 [Image 5 of 12]

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    Two firefighters are standing near what appears to be a large aircraft engine or fuselage, both laughing and appearing to share a lighthearted moment. One firefighter is in full turnout gear including a red helmet, blue sunglasses, and gloves while holding a yellow fire hose, while the other wears a navy blue uniform shirt. The background reveals a mountainous, green landscape under overcast skies.

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    08.11.2026

    Photo by Staff Sgt. Ivy Thomas 

    121st Air Refueling Wing

    U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Andrew Hickey, a firefighter with the 121st Air Refueling Wing, and the Lajes Field Fire Department pull a hose on the flight line after cleaning a KC-46 Pegasus at Lajes Field, Portugal, on August 12, 2026. The 121 ARW and Lajes firefighters strengthened NATO partnerships by working side by side during duty days, sharing expertise, and learning from one another to enhance readiness. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Staff Sgt. Ivy Thomas)

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    Date Taken: 08.11.2026
    Date Posted: 08.16.2026 13:04
    Photo ID: 9870961
    VIRIN: 260812-Z-TI419-2048
    Resolution: 5079x3379
    Size: 3.85 MB
    Location: PT
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    A male firefighter wearing a red helmet and blue mirrored sunglasses stands in the foreground, looking slightly off-camera with a subtle expression. His helmet reads 'FIRE EMERGENCY SERVICE' and his t-shirt displays 'CRASH' and 'RICKENBACKER' text. In the blurred background, a large military or commercial aircraft tail section is visible under an overcast sky.
    Three firefighters or emergency service personnel are standing on what appears to be an airfield tarmac, engaged in conversation. Two individuals wear yellow firefighting helmets with face shields, while the central figure wears a red fire helmet with blue mirrored sunglasses and a mustache. The setting appears to be a tropical or subtropical location based on the green hills and vegetation visible in the background.
    Two firefighters in full turnout gear are directing a water hose at the landing gear or engine nacelle area of a large military aircraft on a tarmac. The scene appears to be a firefighting drill or emergency response exercise at an airfield. One firefighter wears a red helmet and the other a black helmet, both in standard tan/yellow reflective protective gear.
    Two firefighters in full turnout gear are operating a fire hose on what appears to be an airport tarmac or airfield. Both are wearing brown protective suits with high-visibility yellow reflective striping and helmets, with water spraying from the hose. The setting suggests a training exercise or emergency response drill at an airfield facility.
    Two firefighters are standing near what appears to be a large aircraft engine or fuselage, both laughing and appearing to share a lighthearted moment. One firefighter is in full turnout gear including a red helmet, blue sunglasses, and gloves while holding a yellow fire hose, while the other wears a navy blue uniform shirt. The background reveals a mountainous, green landscape under overcast skies.
    Two men stand in front of a large jet engine, with one dressed in full firefighter turnout gear including a red helmet and carrying a fire hose, and the other in a dark navy uniform shirt. Both appear relaxed and are looking upward, possibly observing aircraft operations. The setting appears to be an airfield with mountainous, green terrain visible in the background.
    A firefighter in full turnout gear, wearing a red helmet and tan/yellow reflective suit with a US flag patch, walks near a large jet engine on an airport tarmac. The setting appears to be a military or joint-use airfield, with buildings, green hills, and blue skies visible in the background. The scene suggests an aircraft emergency response exercise or inspection activity.
    Two firefighters are working together on what appears to be an airport tarmac or runway, handling a large yellow fire hose. One firefighter is in full turnout gear with a red helmet, while the second wears a navy blue shirt labeled 'Bombeiros' (Portuguese for firefighters) and a white hard hat. A residential area and green hills are visible in the background, suggesting a location in Portugal or the Azores.
    Two firefighters are engaged in a hands-on operational task, likely handling hose equipment or gear during a training exercise or active response. The firefighter in focus wears a red helmet labeled 'UNDISCLOSED LOCATION - FIRE EMERGENCY SERVICE' with an American flag patch on his turnout gear. The image is a close-up, dramatic shot taken from a low angle against a partly cloudy sky.
    A male worker wearing a white hard hat and navy blue t-shirt is leaning forward and smiling while working in an industrial or construction environment. He appears to be inspecting or working on equipment at an elevated position. The background shows red piping, metal railings, and various industrial infrastructure.
    A firefighter from Lajes Field 'Bombeiros' is guiding a fire truck as it backs into a fire station bay. The firefighter has both arms raised, using hand signals to direct the vehicle safely. The fire truck displays prominent red and yellow chevron markings and has its emergency lights activated.
    A firefighter wearing a navy blue 'Lajes Field Bombeiros' t-shirt is seen from behind, directing or guiding a fire truck out of a fire station bay. The shirt displays the 765th ABS/CEF unit insignia with a bulldog mascot and the nickname 'Fire Dawgs', indicating a U.S. Air Force fire department unit stationed at Lajes Field in the Azores, Portugal. The firefighter is gesturing with one hand pointing outward while the other is raised against a wall.

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