Photo by Senior Airman Luke Hirsch | Joint Base Charleston | 01.13.2026
U.S. Air Force Maj. Simon Thaler, 14th Airlift Squadron C-17 Globemaster III pilot, conducts an aerial refueling with a KC-46 Pegasus during Exercise Palmetto Reach, Jan. 14, 2026. The AR forced Airmen to make time-sensitive decisions while challenging them to lead and make critical decisions as the mission unfolded. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Luke Hirsch)...
Photo by Senior Airman Luke Hirsch | Joint Base Charleston | 01.13.2026
A U.S. Air Force mobility force aviator aboard a KC-46 Pegasus refuels a C-17 Globemaster III in support of Exercise Palmetto Reach, Hawaii, Jan. 14, 2026. Airmen executed complex refueling and airlift tasks while managing resources and timing independently. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Luke Hirsch)...
Photo by Senior Airman Luke Hirsch | Joint Base Charleston | 01.13.2026
U.S. Air Force Maj. Simon Thaler and Capt. Kenneth di Giovanni, 14th Airlift Squadron C-17 Globemaster III pilots, conduct an aerial refueling with a KC-46 Pegasus during Exercise Palmetto Reach, Jan. 14, 2026. Palmetto Reach reinforces the 437th Airlift Wing’s ability to project power globally while maintaining mission tempo. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Luke Hirsch)...
Photo by Senior Airman Luke Hirsch | Joint Base Charleston | 01.13.2026
U.S. Air Force Capt. Kenneth di Giovanni, 14th Airlift Squadron C-17 Globemaster III pilot, conducts an aerial refueling during Exercise Palmetto Reach, Hawaii, Jan. 14, 2026. Palmetto Reach reinforces the 437th Airlift Wing’s ability to project power globally while maintaining mission tempo. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Luke Hirsch)...
Photo by Senior Airman Luke Hirsch | Joint Base Charleston | 01.13.2026
U.S. Air Force Maj. Simon Thaler and Capt. Kenneth di Giovanni, 14th Airlift Squadron C-17 Globemaster III pilots, conduct an aerial refueling with a KC-46 Pegasus during Exercise Palmetto Reach, Jan. 14, 2026. The scenario reinforced the ability to operate independently while maintaining alignment with higher objectives. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Luke Hirsch)...
Photo by Senior Airman Luke Hirsch | Joint Base Charleston | 01.13.2026
A U.S. Air Force KC-46 Pegasus commences aerial refueling with a C-17 Globemaster III aircraft in support of Exercise Palmetto Reach, Hawaii, Jan. 14, 2026. Aircrew executed their second AR of the flight, proving readiness to operate across extended distances. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Luke Hirsch)...
Photo by Senior Airman Luke Hirsch | Joint Base Charleston | 01.13.2026
A U.S. Air Force mobility force aviator aboard a KC-46 Pegasus extends the aerial refueling boom toward a C-17 Globemaster III to replenish fuel during a long-range mission in support of Exercise Palmetto Reach, Jan. 14, 2026. Airmen executed complex refueling and airlift tasks while managing resources and timing independently. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Luke Hirsch)...
Photo by Senior Airman Luke Hirsch | Joint Base Charleston | 01.13.2026
U.S. Air Force Maj. Simon Thaler and Capt. Kenneth di Giovanni, 14th Airlift Squadron C-17 Globemaster III pilots, conduct an aerial refueling with a KC-46 Pegasus during Exercise Palmetto Reach, Jan. 14, 2026. The second AR of the mission demonstrated the capability to project combat-ready forces anywhere in the world. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Luke Hirsch)...
