Photo by Senior Airman Alexcia Givens | 459th Air Refueling Wing | 06.02.2025
An A-10 Thunderbolt II receives fuel from a KC-135R Stratotanker during a routine training mission, June 3, 2025. Aerial refueling maximizes time on target and minimizes the need for landing. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Alexcia Givens)...
Photo by Senior Airman Alexcia Givens | 459th Air Refueling Wing | 06.02.2025
Airmen assigned to the 459th Operations Squadron fly aboard a KC-135R Stratotanker during an air refueling mission, June 3, 2025. The squadron supports global operations by extending the reach of U.S. and allied aircraft. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Alexcia Givens)...
Photo by Senior Airman Alexcia Givens | 459th Air Refueling Wing | 06.02.2025
Airmen assigned to the 459th Operations Squadron fly aboard a KC-135R Stratotanker during an air refueling mission, June 3, 2025. The squadron supports global operations by extending the reach of U.S. and allied aircraft. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Alexcia Givens)...
Photo by Senior Airman Alexcia Givens | 459th Air Refueling Wing | 06.02.2025
A boom operator with the 459th Operations Squadron adjusts positioning for fuel delivery to an inbound A-10 Thunderbolt II, June 3, 2025. Aerial refueling requires split-second timing and precise alignment. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Alexcia Givens)...
Photo by Senior Airman Alexcia Givens | 459th Air Refueling Wing | 06.02.2025
An A-10 Thunderbolt II receives fuel from a KC-135R Stratotanker during a routine training mission, June 3, 2025. Aerial refueling maximizes time on target and minimizes the need for landing. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Alexcia Givens...
Photo by Senior Airman Alexcia Givens | 459th Air Refueling Wing | 06.02.2025
A KC-135R Stratotanker assigned to the 459th Air Refueling Wing sits on the flight line at Joint Base Andrews, Maryland, June 3, 2025. Aerial refueling extends the range and endurance of the U.S. Air Force aircraft, enhancing mission capability and flexibility during operations. (U.S. Air Force video by Senior Airman Alexcia Givens)...
Photo by Senior Airman Gianluca Ciccopiedi | 459th Air Refueling Wing | 04.22.2025
U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Elisaul Penafiel Alvarez, left, and Senior Airman Ata Chaudhry, both boom operators assigned to the 756th Air Refueling Squadron, review refueling plans aboard a KC-135 Stratotanker, April 22, 2025. The 459th ARW supports both training and operational missions worldwide, enhancing U.S. Air Force mobility and readiness. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Gianluca......
Photo by Senior Airman Gianluca Ciccopiedi | 459th Air Refueling Wing | 04.22.2025
An F-15E Strike Eagle, assigned to the 4th Fighter Wing, approaches the boom of a KC-135 Stratotanker assigned to the 459th Air Refueling Wing, during an aerial refueling mission, April 22, 2025. The 4th FW maintains combat-ready forces capable of deploying worldwide on short notice. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Gianluca Ciccopiedi)...
