Photo by Airman 1st Class Clare Werner | 92nd Air Refueling Wing | 08.15.2024
An F-35A Lightning II assigned to the 388th Fighter Wing advances towards a KC-135 Stratotanker assigned to the 92nd Air Refueling Wing during an aerial refueling mission over Utah, Aug. 15, 2024. Aerial refueling capabilities are essential for strategic and tactical operations, as well as humanitarian relief efforts in support of Air Mobility Command, U.S. Transportation Command and......
Photo by Airman 1st Class Clare Werner | 92nd Air Refueling Wing | 08.15.2024
An F-35A Lightning II assigned to the 388th Fighter Wing receives fuel from a KC-135 Stratotanker assigned to the 92nd Air Refueling Wing during an aerial refueling mission over Utah, Aug. 15, 2024. Fairchild Air Force Base serves as America’s Super Tanker Wing, continuously fueling today and tomorrow’s fight through mission-focused training requirements. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman......
Photo by Airman 1st Class Clare Werner | 92nd Air Refueling Wing | 08.15.2024
An F-35A Lightning II assigned to the 388th Fighter Wing departs after receiving fuel from a KC-135 Stratotanker assigned to the 92nd Air Refueling Wing during an aerial refueling mission, over Utah, Aug. 15, 2024. Aerial refueling capabilities are essential for strategic and tactical operations, as well as humanitarian relief efforts in support of Air Mobility Command, U.S. Transportation......
Photo by Airman 1st Class Clare Werner | 92nd Air Refueling Wing | 08.15.2024
An F-35A Lightning II assigned to the 388th Fighter Wing receives fuel from a KC-135 Stratotanker assigned to the 92nd Air Refueling Wing during an aerial refueling mission, over Utah, Aug. 15, 2024. Fairchild Air Force Base serves as America’s Super Tanker Wing, continuously fueling today and tomorrow’s fight through mission-focused training requirements. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman......
Photo by Airman 1st Class Clare Werner | 92nd Air Refueling Wing | 08.15.2024
Senior Airman Shawn Fleming, an in-flight refueling specialist assigned to the 93rd Air Refueling Squadron, prepares to conduct aerial refueling over Utah during a mission out of Fairchild Air Force Base, Washington, Aug. 15, 2024. Aerial refueling capabilities are essential for strategic and tactical operations, as well as humanitarian relief efforts in support of Air Mobility Command, U.S.......
Photo by Airman 1st Class Clare Werner | 92nd Air Refueling Wing | 08.15.2024
Capt. Nolen Kajiwara, a KC-135 Stratotanker pilot assigned to the 97th Air Refueling Squadron, flies over Washington state during an aerial refueling mission out of Fairchild Air Force Base, Washington, Aug. 15, 2024. Fairchild AFB serves as America’s Super Tanker Wing, continuously fueling today and tomorrow’s fight through mission-focused training requirements. Aerial refueling......
Photo by Airman 1st Class Whitney Laine | 92nd Air Refueling Wing | 07.17.2018
Fairchild aircrew members performed the first KC-135 Stratotanker in-field use and test of the Joint Service Aircrew Mask at Fairchild Air Force Base, Washington, July 17, 2018. Equipment undergoing in-field testing represents an initial capability based upon the best available technology, but is not yet the perfect solution. The constant evolving threat environments demand continual......
Photo by Airman 1st Class Whitney Laine | 92nd Air Refueling Wing | 07.17.2018
Airman 1st Class Jeremiah Guinto, 92nd Air Refueling Squadron boom operator, reviews a task checklist during the first KC 135 Stratotanker in-field use and test of the new Joint Service Aircrew Mask at Fairchild Air Force Base, Washington, July 17, 2018. The aircrew’s ability to operate is less hindered by the reduced mass of the gear while still allowing maximum protection. (U.S. Air Force......
