Photo by Senior Airman Isaac Olivera | 86th Airlift Wing | 05.28.2024
U.S. Air Forces in Europe members pose for a photo after the completion of exercise Astral Knight 2024 in Gdynia, Poland, May 17, 2024. AK24 is an investment in cooperation, collaboration, interoperability, and solidarity to promote peace and security in the European theater of operations. Photo was blurred for security reasons. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Isaac Olivera)...
Photo by Staff Sgt. Jesenia Landaverde | 100th Air Refueling Wing | 05.22.2024
A U.S. Air Force B-52 Stratofortress from the 5th Bomb Wing, Minot Air Force Base, North Dakota, departs from a KC-135 Stratotanker from the 100th Air Refueling Wing, Royal Air Force Mildenhall, England, after receiving fuel during a Bomber Task Mission 24-3 over the Arctic Ocean on May 22, 2024. Bomber missions demonstrate the credibility of our forces to address a global security environment......
Photo by Staff Sgt. Jesenia Landaverde | 100th Air Refueling Wing | 05.22.2024
U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Gabe Padilla, 351st Air Refueling Squadron boom operator, performs aerial refueling on a B-52 Stratofortress from 5th Bomb Wing, Minot Air Force Base, North Dakota, during Bomber Task Force 24-3 over the Arctic Ocean on May 22, 2024. BTF missions are representative of the U.S.’ extended deterrent commitment to Allies and partners and enhance regional security.......
Photo by Staff Sgt. Jesenia Landaverde | 100th Air Refueling Wing | 05.22.2024
U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Gabe Padilla, 351st Air Refueling Squadron boom operator, performs aerial refueling on a B-52 Stratofortress from 5th Bomb Wing, Minot Air Force Base, North Dakota, during Bomber Task Force 24-3 over the Arctic Ocean on May 22, 2024. BTF missions are representative of the U.S.’ extended deterrent commitment to Allies and partners, and enhance regional security.......
Photo by Staff Sgt. Jesenia Landaverde | 100th Air Refueling Wing | 05.22.2024
A U.S. Air Force B-52 Stratofortress from the 5th Bomb Wing, Minot Air Force Base, North Dakota, approaches a KC-135 Stratotanker from the 100th Air Refueling Wing, Royal Air Force Mildenhall, England, during Bomber Task Mission 24-3 over the Arctic Ocean on May 22, 2024. BTF 24-3 is a part of Large Scale Global Exercise 24, an umbrella term that incorporates dozens of separate exercises and......
Photo by Staff Sgt. Jesenia Landaverde | 100th Air Refueling Wing | 05.22.2024
U.S. Air Force Capt. Jude Michael Denina, 351st Air Refueling Squadron pilot, taxis a KC-135 Stratotanker at Royal Air Force Mildenhall, England, May 22, 2024. The ability of KC-135 pilots to maintain continuous air operations supports U.S. Air Forces in Europe's strategic goals and enhances overall mission success. Their role is pivotal in ensuring air superiority and sustained air presence......
Photo by Staff Sgt. Jesenia Landaverde | 100th Air Refueling Wing | 05.22.2024
U.S. Air Force Capt. Jude Michael Denina, left, and Capt. Joseph Knutson, 351st Air Refueling Squadron pilots, taxi a KC-135 Stratotanker at Royal Air Force Mildenhall, England, May 22, 2024. The ability of KC-135 pilots to maintain continuous air operations supports U.S. Air Forces in Europe's strategic goals and enhances overall mission success. Their role is pivotal in ensuring air......
Photo by Staff Sgt. Jesenia Landaverde | 100th Air Refueling Wing | 05.22.2024
U.S. Air Force Capt. Jude Michael Denina, 351st Air Refueling Squadron pilot, performs a preflight check of a KC-135 Stratotanker at Royal Air Force Mildenhall, England, May 22, 2024. KC-135 pilots provide essential aerial refueling capabilities, extending the operational range and endurance of various combat and support aircraft. This capability is vital for sustaining long-range missions and......
