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FA-18 Hornet assigned to the All Weather Fighter Attack Squadron 224 (VMFA (AW)-224), Beaufort Marine Station, South Carolina, prior to receiving an in-air refueling from a KC-10 Extender, assigned to the 305th Air Refueling Wing, McGuire Air Force Base, New Jersey, over the Strait of Gibraltar, in the Mediterranean Sea. The FA-18's are deploying to Aviano Air Base, Italy, in support of peacekeeping operations in the former Yugoslavia

FA-18 Hornet assigned to the All Weather Fighter Attack Squadron 224 (...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Strait Of Gibraltar Country: Mediterranean Sea (MED) Scene Camera Operator: SRA Richard T. Kaminsky, USAF Release Status: Released to Public Comb... More

A 78th Air Refueling Squadron, McGuire Air Force Base, New Jersey KC-10 Extender arrives at International Airport/Kirtland Air Force Base, New Mexico. The KC-10 is carrying supplies and equipment from Tyndall Air Force Base for the 2nd Fighter Squadron to use during the world's largest joint service, multi-national tactical air operations exercise

A 78th Air Refueling Squadron, McGuire Air Force Base, New Jersey KC-1...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: ROVING SANDS '97 Base: Albuquerque State: New Mexico (NM) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: SRA... More

A close up view inside the Boom Operators position of a US Air Force KC-1O Extender Aircraft as the boom and refueling arm is extended to a USAF B-2 Spirit Bomber from 509th Bomb Wing, Whiteman AFB, MO approaching for refueling

A close up view inside the Boom Operators position of a US Air Force K...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Whiteman Air Force Base State: Missouri (MO) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: TSGT Chuck Reger Release Status: Rel... More

Two US Air Force (USAF) Team McGuire Rodeo 98 Team members, 605th Aircraft Generation Squadron (AGS), McGuire Air Force Base (AFB), New Jersey (NJ), stand on a maintenance stand to connect the refueling hose as they refuel their KC-10A Extender during the ground refuel inspection competition portion of the USAF Air Mobility Command (AMC) sponsored Rodeo 98 airlift competition at McChord AFB, Washington (WA)

Two US Air Force (USAF) Team McGuire Rodeo 98 Team members, 605th Airc...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Mcchord Air Force Base State: Washington (WA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: SRA Patty Zimmerman, USAF Release S... More

U.S. Air Force SENIOR AIRMAN Larry Potter (Right) watches the pressure gauge refilling the oxygen tanks of a KC-10 Extender as AIRMAN First Class William Wilson looks on March 1ST, 1999. The Crew Chiefs are deployed to Moron Air Base, Spain, from the 605th (AGS) Aircraft Generation Squadron, McGuire Air Base, New Jersey

U.S. Air Force SENIOR AIRMAN Larry Potter (Right) watches the pressure...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Moron Air Base State: Sevilla Country: Spain (ESP) Scene Camera Operator: SRA Stan Parker, USAF Release Status: Released to Public Combined Mili... More

A US Air Force KC-10 Extender from McGuire Air Force Base, New Jersey, moves into the pre-contact position during a refueling mission while deployed to a forward location in the European theatre. This mission is in direct support of Joint Task Force Noble Anvil

A US Air Force KC-10 Extender from McGuire Air Force Base, New Jersey,...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: NOBLE ANVIL Country: Unknown Scene Camera Operator: SSGT Ken Bergmann, USAF Release Status: Released to Public Combined Milit... More

US Air Force Colonel Samuel F. Oglesby, Commander of the 702nd Airlift Squadron, pilots at McGuire C-141 Starlifter and prepares to receive fuel from a McGuire KC-10 Extender during the Squadron's "final-flight" at McGuire Air Force Base, New Jersey on March 31, 2000

US Air Force Colonel Samuel F. Oglesby, Commander of the 702nd Airlift...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: State: New Jersey (NJ) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: Scott H. Spitzer, USAF Civilian Release Status: Released to Publi... More

Left side front view medium shot of the tail section on a USAF KC-10 extender as US Air Force members from the 605 Aircraft Generation Squadron, McGuire Air Force Base, New Jersey, lower an extentsion cord from McGuire's KC-10 Extender before the pre-flight maintenance inspection at Pope Air Force Base on May 7, 2000 during the Rodeo 2000 readiness competition. During the one week competition, more than 100 teams and 2,500 personnel from over 300 Air Force, Air Force Reserve, Air National Guard, U.S. Army units, and foreign nations will compete in airdrops, cargo loading, refueling, pre-flight, combat endurance, combat tactics, as well as other air and ground operations (Army units, ...

Left side front view medium shot of the tail section on a USAF KC-10 e...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: [Complete] Scene Caption: Left side front view medium shot of the tail section on a USAF KC-10 extender as US Air Force members from the 605 Aircraft Gen... More

Right side profile medium shot as US Air Force MSGT David Dorsey of the 714 Aircraft Generation Squadron, McGuire Air Force Base, New Jersey, services struts on McGuire's KC-10 Extender before the pre-flight maintenance inspection at Pope Air Force Base on May 7, 2000 during the Rodeo 2000 readiness competition. During the one week competition, more than 100 teams and 2,500 personnel from over 300 Air Force, Air Force Reserve, Air National Guard, U.S. Army units, and foreign nations will compete in airdrops, cargo loading, refueling, pre-flight, combat endurance, combat tactics, as well as other air and ground operations (Army units, foreign nations, airdrops, cargo loading, refueling, ...

Right side profile medium shot as US Air Force MSGT David Dorsey of th...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: [Complete] Scene Caption: Right side profile medium shot as US Air Force MSGT David Dorsey of the 714 Aircraft Generation Squadron, McGuire Air Force Bas... More

Straight on medium aerial close-up of the refueling a US Navy F/A-18 from the Blue Angels' Aerial Demonstration team. Just the refueling hose and nozzlechute is seen from the USAF KC-10 Extender that is refueling the F/A-18. The Blue Angels are flying over McGuire Air Force Base, New Jersey, on June 22nd, 2000. The mission of the Blue Angels is to enhance Navy recruiting, and credibly represent Navy and Marine Corps aviation to the United States and its Armed Forces to America and other countries as international ambassadors of good will. An estimated 15 million spectators view the squadron during air shows each year. Additionally, the Blue Angels visit over 50,000 people a show season ...

Straight on medium aerial close-up of the refueling a US Navy F/A-18 f...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: [Complete] Scene Caption: Straight on medium aerial close-up of the refueling a US Navy F/A-18 from the Blue Angels' Aerial Demonstration team. Just the ... More

Medium close shot. A McGuire AFB, KC-10 Extender from the 2nd Air Refueling Squadron is refueled by a KC-10 Extender aircraft. Although the primary mission of the KC-10 is aerial refueling, it can combine the tasks of tanker and cargo aircraft by refueling fighters while carryling the fighters' support people and equipment during overseas deployments. The KC-10A can transport up to 75 people and about 170,000 pounds of cargo a distance of about 4,400 miles. Without cargo, the KC-10A's unrefueled range is more than 11,500 miles

Medium close shot. A McGuire AFB, KC-10 Extender from the 2nd Air Refu...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Mcguire Air Force Base State: New Jersey (NJ) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: Gary Ell, CIV, USAF Release Status:... More

A refueling drogue from a KC-10A Extender aircraft stationed at McGuire Air Force Base, New Jersey, tops off a Blue Angels F/A-18 Hornet aircraft. The Blue Angels, the Navy's premier demonstration team, performed for 325,000 people at the Lakehurst Naval Air Engineering Station, NJ, Airshow on June 2-3, 2001. The McGuire AFB KC-10A refueled the Blue Angels as they returned to their home base at Pensacola, Florida

A refueling drogue from a KC-10A Extender aircraft stationed at McGuir...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: Kenn Mann, USAF CIV. Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital... More

US Navy (USN) F-14D Tomcat aircraft assigned to Fighter Squadron Four One (VF-41) conduct air-to-air refueling operations with a US Air Force (USAF) KC-10 Extender aircraft from the 763rd Expeditionary Air Refueling Squadron (EARS), during a refueling mission flown in support of Operation ENDURING FREEDOM

US Navy (USN) F-14D Tomcat aircraft assigned to Fighter Squadron Four ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: ENDURING FREEDOM Country: Unknown Scene Camera Operator: CDR Brian G. Gawne, USN Release Status: Released to Public Combined ... More

A B1-B Lancer bomber connects with and receives fuel from a KC-10 Extender over the Indian Ocean prior to a bombing sortie into Afghanistan for Operation Enduring Freedom. Both aircraft are from the 28th Air Expeditionary Wing. In response to the terrorist attacks on September 11, 2001 at the New York World Trade Center and the Pentagon, President George W. Bush initiated Operation ENDURING FREEDOM in support of the Global War on Terrorism (GWOT), fighting terrorism abroad

A B1-B Lancer bomber connects with and receives fuel from a KC-10 Exte...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: ENDURING FREEDOM Country: Indian Ocean (IOC) Scene Camera Operator: TSGT Cedric H. Rudisill, USAF Release Status: Released to... More

The rear engine of a KC-10A Extender on the ramp at Naval Air Station (NAS) Sigonella, Italy, is prepared for maintenance during Operation ENDURING FREEDOM. In response to the terrorist attacks on September 11, 2001 at the New York World Trade Center and the Pentagon, President George W. Bush initiated Operation ENDURING FREEDOM in support of the Global War on Terrorism (GWOT), fighting terrorism abroad

The rear engine of a KC-10A Extender on the ramp at Naval Air Station ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: ENDURING FREEDOM Base: Naval Air Station, Sigonella State: Sicily Country: Italy (ITA) Scene Major Command Shown: AMC Scene... More

SENIOR AIRMAN Michael Nolan, USAF, 660th Aircraft Generation Squadron, Travis AFB, California, turns off a switch while performing a fuel test on a KC-10 Extender refueling aircraft. The aircraft and personnel are deployed to a base in the Persian Gulf in support of Operation ENDURING FREEDOM. In response to the terrorist attacks on September 11, 2001 at the New York World Trade Center and the Pentagon, President George W. Bush initiated Operation ENDURING FREEDOM in support of the Global War on Terrorism (GWOT), fighting terrorism abroad

SENIOR AIRMAN Michael Nolan, USAF, 660th Aircraft Generation Squadron,...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: ENDURING FREEDOM Country: Unknown Scene Major Command Shown: CENTCOM Scene Camera Operator: SSGT Michael Gaddis, USAF Releas... More

An Air Force Crew CHIEF from the 28th Air Expeditionary Wing, salutes a KC-10A Extender as it departs for a refueling mission, during Operation ENDURING FREEDOM. The K-10s refueled B-2 Spirits, B-1 Lancers and B-52 Stratofortress bombers since the beginning of the operation. In response to the terrorist attacks on September 11, 2001 at the New York World Trade Center and the Pentagon, President George W. Bush initiated Operation ENDURING FREEDOM in support of the Global War on Terrorism (GWOT), fighting terrorism abroad

An Air Force Crew CHIEF from the 28th Air Expeditionary Wing, salutes ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: ENDURING FREEDOM Country: Unknown Scene Major Command Shown: 28th AEW Scene Camera Operator: SSGT Shane Cuomo, USAF Release ... More

A B-1B Lancer from the 28th Air Expeditionary Wing (EW), receives fuel at sunset from a KC-10 Extender from the 60th Air Expeditionary Group (AEG), while on a bombing mission in support of Operation ENDURING FREEDOM

A B-1B Lancer from the 28th Air Expeditionary Wing (EW), receives fuel...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: ENDURING FREEDOM Country: Unknown Scene Major Command Shown: 60th Air Expeditionary Group Scene Camera Operator: TSGT Cedric ... More

Looking through the cockpit window of a KC-10 Extender at its sisters sitting across on the ramp. These KC-10 Extenders are assigned to the 366th Air Expeditionary Group deployed to Southwest Asia in support of Operation ENDURING FREEDOM. In response to the terrorist attacks on September 11, 2001 at the New York World Trade Center and the Pentagon, President George W. Bush initiated Operation ENDURING FREEDOM in support of the Global War on Terrorism (GWOT), fighting terrorism abroad

Looking through the cockpit window of a KC-10 Extender at its sisters ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: ENDURING FREEDOM Country: Unknown Scene Major Command Shown: CENTAF Scene Camera Operator: TSGT Michael R. Nixon, USAF Relea... More

US Air Force (USAF) AIRMAN First Class (AIC) Jacob Friesenhahn (seated center) USAF KC-10 Extender aircraft Maintenance Technician assigned to the 366th Air Expeditionary Wing (AEW), explains the operation of the aircraft's refueling boom to members of the alternative music/pop rock band Mink, before the groups United Services Organization (USO) concert at a forward operating location during Operation ENDURING FREEDOM. From the left: Johannes Greer, Aljon Go and Henry Go

US Air Force (USAF) AIRMAN First Class (AIC) Jacob Friesenhahn (seated...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Country: Unknown Scene Camera Operator: MSGT Linas K. Venclauskas, USAF Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Photographic Files

United States Air Force (USAF) STAFF Sergeant (SSGT) Michelle L. Buck, a Boom Operator aboard a KC-10 Extender from the 6th Aerial Refueling Squadron (ARS), 60th Air Mobility Wing (AMW), Travis Air Force Base (AFB), California, briefs Air Force News Agency, Technical Sergeant (TSGT) John Dendy on the Quick Don Oxygen Mask, during Operation ENDURING FREEDOM

United States Air Force (USAF) STAFF Sergeant (SSGT) Michelle L. Buck,...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: ENDURING FREEDOM Base: Travis Air Force Base State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Major Comm... More

Boom operators point of view onboard a US Air Force (USAF) USAF KC-10 Extender aircraft assigned to the 186th Air Refueling Wing (ARW), showing a USAF C-17A Globemaster III aircraft approaching the extended refueling boom, during a mission flowing in support of Operation ENDURING FREEDOM

Boom operators point of view onboard a US Air Force (USAF) USAF KC-10 ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Country: Unknown Scene Camera Operator: TSGT Kevin J. Gruenwald, USAF Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Photographic Files

With giant KC-10 Extender tanker aircraft on the ramp behind them, US Air Force (USAF) members of the Petroleum Oils and Lubricants (POL) squadron at the 379th Air Expeditionary Wing, at Al Udeid, Qatar, take a break from replacing a 50,000-gallon fuel bladder, in support of Operation ENDURING FREEDOM

With giant KC-10 Extender tanker aircraft on the ramp behind them, US ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: ENDURING FREEDOM Country: Qatar (QAT) Scene Camera Operator: SSGT Cherie A. Thurlby, USAF Release Status: Released to Public ... More

A US Air Force (USAF) KC-10 Extender aircraft assigned to the 100th Air Refueling Wing (ARW), from Travis Air Force Base (AFB), California, takes off from RAF Mildenhall, England (ENG)

A US Air Force (USAF) KC-10 Extender aircraft assigned to the 100th Ai...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: RAF Mildenhall State: Suffolk Country: England / Great Britain (ENG) Scene Major Command Shown: USAFE Scene Camera Operator: A1C Meghan Geis, US... More

A US Air Force (USAF) 18th Fighter Wing (FW) F-15C Eagle fighter aircraft receives fuel from a USAF Reserve (AFRES) 76th Air Refueling Squadron (ARS), 514th Air Mobility Wing (AMW), KC-10A Extender air refueling aircraft while flying a training mission from Eielson Air Force Base (AFB), Alaska (AK), during Exercise COOPERATIVE COPE THUNDER, the largest multinational air combat training exercise in the Pacific. This 15-day exercise simulates wartime combat conditions so that military personnel from 12-nations can sharpen their air fighting skills, exchange air operational tactics, and build closer relations with each other

A US Air Force (USAF) 18th Fighter Wing (FW) F-15C Eagle fighter aircr...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: SSGT Matthew Hannen, USAF Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Di... More

A US Air Force (USAF) 18th Fighter Wing (FW) F-15C Eagle fighter aircraft receives fuel from a USAF Reserve (AFRES) 76th Air Refueling Squadron (ARS), 514th Air Mobility Wing (AMW), KC-10A Extender air refueling aircraft while flying a training mission from Eielson Air Force Base (AFB), Alaska (AK), during Exercise COOPERATIVE COPE THUNDER, the largest multinational air combat training exercise in the Pacific. This 15-day exercise simulates wartime combat conditions so that military personnel from 12-nations can sharpen their air fighting skills, exchange air operational tactics, and build closer relations with each other

A US Air Force (USAF) 18th Fighter Wing (FW) F-15C Eagle fighter aircr...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: SSGT Matthew Hannen, USAF Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Di... More

U.S. Air Force STAFF SGT. Ernest Crider, a flight engineer from 6th Air Refueling Squadron, performs an operations check on an emergency oxygen mask and goggles during pre-flight checks on the flight deck of his KC-10A Extender aircraft at Travis Air Force Base, Calif., on Feb. 4, 2005. (U.S. Air Force PHOTO by MASTER SGT. Lance Cheung) (Released)

U.S. Air Force STAFF SGT. Ernest Crider, a flight engineer from 6th Ai...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Travics Air Force Base State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: MSGT Lance Cheung, USAF Release Sta... More

A U.S. Air Force C-17 Globemaster III, 305th Air Mobility Wing, McGuire Air Force Base, N.J., prepares to depart after an aerial refueling from a KC-10A Extender, 514th Air Mobility Wing, May 25, 2005, somewhere over New Jersey. (U.S. Air Force photo by Kenn Mann) (Released)

A U.S. Air Force C-17 Globemaster III, 305th Air Mobility Wing, McGuir...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: State: New Jersey (NJ) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: Kenn Mann, CIV, USAF Release Status: Released to Public Combined ... More

Staff Sgt. Richard Saeparn, Senior Airman Katrina Tyson

Staff Sgt. Richard Saeparn, Senior Airman Katrina Tyson

Staff Sgt. Richard Saeparn, Senior Airman Katrina Tyson and Staff Sgt. Nathan Hilt, all 349th Maintenance Squadron aerospace ground equipment mechanics, discuss what to do with a bent wheel bearing found during... More

Several KC-10 Extender aircraft are parked July 10,

Several KC-10 Extender aircraft are parked July 10,

Several KC-10 Extender aircraft are parked July 10, 2019, on the flight line at Travis Air Force Base, California. Airmen assigned to the 60th Operations Support Squadron Airfield Management section are respons... More

Wildfires across California propelled ash and smoke above Travis AFB

Wildfires across California propelled ash and smoke above Travis AFB

A C-5M Super Galaxy at Travis Air Force Base, California, Sept. 9, 2020. Wildfires across California propelled smoke and ash into the troposphere impacting air quality. Wildfires across California propelled smo... More

A U.S. Air Force KC-10 Extender taxis past a U.S. Air

A U.S. Air Force KC-10 Extender taxis past a U.S. Air

A U.S. Air Force KC-10 Extender taxis past a U.S. Air Force F-15 at an undisclosed location in Southwest Asia, Oct. 21, 2016. The KC-10s are providing air refueling support to various coaliton airframes working... More

A KC-10 Extender fuel systems specialist, Airman 1st

A KC-10 Extender fuel systems specialist, Airman 1st

A KC-10 Extender fuel systems specialist, Airman 1st Class Richard, completes a fuels system inspection with a drain tool at an undisclosed location in Southwest Asia, Oct. 26, 2016. During operations Enduring ... More

A KC-10 Extender aircraft is parked on the flight line

A KC-10 Extender aircraft is parked on the flight line

A KC-10 Extender aircraft is parked on the flight line before taking off at Travis Air Force Base, Calif., June 1, 2018. The aircraft flew 1,855 miles from Travis to Eielson AFB, Alaska Friday to support refuel... More

A KC-10 Extender pilot, assigned to the 908th Expeditionary

A KC-10 Extender pilot, assigned to the 908th Expeditionary

A KC-10 Extender pilot, assigned to the 908th Expeditionary Air Refueling Squadron, controls the aircraft during a mission in support of Operation Inherent Resolve over Iraq, Aug. 8, 2017. The KC-10 allows for ... More

First Lt. Justin Greenway and 2nd Lt. Chris Riessen,

First Lt. Justin Greenway and 2nd Lt. Chris Riessen,

First Lt. Justin Greenway and 2nd Lt. Chris Riessen, 70th Air Refueling Squadron pilots, review the flight plan as they pilot a KC-10 Extender all night from Travis Air Force Base, Calif. to RAF Fairford, Engla... More

A U.S. Air Force B-1B Lancer aircraft is refueled by

A U.S. Air Force B-1B Lancer aircraft is refueled by

A U.S. Air Force B-1B Lancer aircraft is refueled by a KC-10 Extender over an undisclosed location April 14, 2018. The aircraft were taking part in strikes against Syrian targets in response to the use of chemi... More

A U.S. Air Force F-15C Eagle assigned to the 18th Wing

A U.S. Air Force F-15C Eagle assigned to the 18th Wing

A U.S. Air Force F-15C Eagle assigned to the 18th Wing at Kadena Air Base, Japan, is refueled by a KC-10 Extender from the 6th Air Refueling Squadron, Travis Air Force Base, Calif., June 2, 2018. The KC-10 refu... More

The 514th Air Mobility Wing's 76th Air Refueling Squadron

The 514th Air Mobility Wing's 76th Air Refueling Squadron

The 514th Air Mobility Wing's 76th Air Refueling Squadron held a change of command ceremony at Tommy B's Community Activities Center here Jan. 12, where Lt. Col. Kevin Dombay took over command from Lt. Col. Mat... More

A U.S. Air Force KC-10 Extender pilot performs preflight

A U.S. Air Force KC-10 Extender pilot performs preflight

A U.S. Air Force KC-10 Extender pilot performs preflight checks aboard an Extender July 16, before departing from Brisbane International Airport, Australia, in support of Exercise Talisman Sabre 19. The Extende... More

U.S. Air Force Majs. William G. Thomas, left, and Matthew

U.S. Air Force Majs. William G. Thomas, left, and Matthew

U.S. Air Force Majs. William G. Thomas, left, and Matthew T. Thatcher, both with the 78th Air Refueling Squadron, 514th Air Mobility Wing, perform pre-flight check on a KC-10 Extender at Joint Base McGuire-Dix-... More

A close up view of a US Air Force B-2 Spirit Bomber from 509th Bomb Wing, Whiteman AFB, MO being refueled by the boom and refueling arm of a KC-10 Extender aircraft. The image was taken from the Boom Operators position

A close up view of a US Air Force B-2 Spirit Bomber from 509th Bomb Wi...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Whiteman Air Force Base State: Missouri (MO) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: TSGT Chuck Reger Release Status: Rel... More

A US Navy (USN) F-14D Tomcat, Fighter Squadron 213 (VF-213), Blacklions, Naval Air Station (NAS) Oceana, Virginia (VA), prepares to connect and refuel from a US Air Force (USAF) KC-10 Extender cargo tanker, 60th Air Mobility Wing (AMW), Travis Air Force Base (AFB), California (CA), during a mission over the Persian Gulf region. Two USN F/A-18C Hornet fighters, Strike Fighter Squadron 87 (VFA-87), Golden Warriors, Naval Air Station (NAS) Oceana, Virginia (VA), wait their turn to slide in for aerial fueling. The VF-213 and VFA-87 are assigned to Carrier Air Wing 8 (CVW-8), currently embarked aboard the Nimitz Class Aircraft Carrier USS THEODORE ROOSEVELT (CVN 71)

A US Navy (USN) F-14D Tomcat, Fighter Squadron 213 (VF-213), Blacklion...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Country: Persian Gulf Scene Camera Operator: LTJG Scott Timmester, Usn Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Photographic Files

AN air-to-air left side view of a KC-10 Extender aircraft

AN air-to-air left side view of a KC-10 Extender aircraft

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Country: Unknown Scene Camera Operator: Mcdonnell Douglas Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Photographic Files

AN air-to-air left side view of a KC-10A Extender aircraft refueling a C-5A Galaxy aircraft above the clouds as an F-4 Phantom II aircraft acts as a chase plane

AN air-to-air left side view of a KC-10A Extender aircraft refueling a...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Country: Unknown Scene Camera Operator: Unknown Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Photographic Files

The boom operator aboard a KC-10A Extender aircraft

The boom operator aboard a KC-10A Extender aircraft

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Country: Unknown Scene Camera Operator: Unknown Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Photographic Files

Interior view of a KC-10 Extender aircraft as pallets are moved forward for off loading

Interior view of a KC-10 Extender aircraft as pallets are moved forwar...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Raf Whittering Country: England / Great Britain (ENG) Scene Camera Operator: MSGT Don Sutherland Release Status: Released to Public Combined Mili... More

Airmen assist LTC Bob Crowder, from the 9th Strategic Reconnaissance Wing, put on his high-pressure suit. LTC Crowder will fly an SR-71 Blackbird aircraft which will be refueled by a KC-10 Extender aircraft during testing

Airmen assist LTC Bob Crowder, from the 9th Strategic Reconnaissance W...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Beale Air Force Base State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: SSGT Bill Thompson Release Status: Re... More

Airmen assist pilots aboard an SR-71 Blackbird aircraft, from the 9th Strategic Reconnaissance Wing. The aircraft will be refueled by a KC-10 Extender aircraft in flight during testing

Airmen assist pilots aboard an SR-71 Blackbird aircraft, from the 9th ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Beale Air Force Base State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: SSGT Bill Thompson Release Status: Re... More

A view of an SR-71 Blackbird aircraft, flanked by a T-38 Talon aircraft. The aircraft, from the 9th Strategic Reconnaissance Wing, was refueled by a KC-10 Extender aircraft in flight during testing

A view of an SR-71 Blackbird aircraft, flanked by a T-38 Talon aircraf...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Beale Air Force Base State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: SSGT Ranzeno Oates Release Status: Re... More

A left rear view of a parked SR-71 Blackbird aircraft from the 9th Strategic Reconnaissance Wing. The aircraft will be refueled by a KC-10 Extender aircraft in flight during testing

A left rear view of a parked SR-71 Blackbird aircraft from the 9th Str...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Beale Air Force Base State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: SSGT Bill Thompson Release Status: Re... More

Airmen assist LTC Bob Crowder, from the 9th Strategic Reconnaissance Wing, put on his high-pressure suit. LTC Crowder is a pilot of an SR-71 Blackbird aircraft which will be refueled by a KC-10 Extender aircraft in flight during testing

Airmen assist LTC Bob Crowder, from the 9th Strategic Reconnaissance W...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Beale Air Force Base State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: SSGT Bill Thompson Release Status: Re... More

An overhead right side view of an A-10A Thunderbolt aircraft undergoing in-flight refueling through the boom of a KC-10A Extender aircraft

An overhead right side view of an A-10A Thunderbolt aircraft undergoin...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: Mcdonnell Douglas Corp. Release Status: Released to Public Combin... More

A cargo loading demonstration is given aboard a KC-10A Extender aircraft

A cargo loading demonstration is given aboard a KC-10A Extender aircra...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Wright-Patterson Air Force Base State: Ohio (OH) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: Unknown Release Status: Released... More

Left side view of a KC-10A Extender aircraft refueling a B-52 Stratofortress aircraft in flight

Left side view of a KC-10A Extender aircraft refueling a B-52 Stratofo...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Edwards Air Force Base State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: SGT Yarnell Release Status: Release... More

An Air Force KC-10 Extender aircraft refuels a C-141B Starlifter aircraft (as seen from the KC-10) during the return flight from McMurdo Station, Antarctica, to Christchurch, New Zealand. The C-141 has just completed an airdrop during Operation Deep Freeze

An Air Force KC-10 Extender aircraft refuels a C-141B Starlifter aircr...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: DEEP FREEZE Country: Unknown Scene Camera Operator: Garfield F. Jones Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Se... More

A fuel hose is connected to an F-14 Tomcat aircraft from a KC-10 Extender aircraft for in-flight refueling during the joint Exercise BRIGHT STAR '83

A fuel hose is connected to an F-14 Tomcat aircraft from a KC-10 Exten...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: BRIGHT STAR '83 Country: Unknown Scene Camera Operator: Joint Service Audiovisual Team Release Status: Released to Public Com... More

A left side view of a KC-10 Extender aircraft refueling an F-4 Phantom II aircraft with three other Phantoms flying above

A left side view of a KC-10 Extender aircraft refueling an F-4 Phantom...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Country: Unknown Scene Camera Operator: Unknown Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Photographic Files

CAPT. John E. Schumick (left), pilot, CAPT. Kent B. McKimmel, co-pilot, and MASTER SGT. Edgar E. McGaha, sit in the cockpit of a KC-10 Extender aircraft during a flight over Antarctica. They are assigned to the 79th Air Refueling Squadron

CAPT. John E. Schumick (left), pilot, CAPT. Kent B. McKimmel, co-pilot...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Country: Unknown Scene Camera Operator: TECH. SGT. Bert Mav Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Photographic Files

A view of an EF-111 aircraft refueling from a KC-10A Extender during Exercise BRIM FROST '85, as seen from the boom operator's station

A view of an EF-111 aircraft refueling from a KC-10A Extender during E...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: BRIM FROST '85 Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: SSGT Bob Simons Release Status: Released to Pub... More

An F-4 Phantom II aircraft is refueled in flight by a KC-10 Extender aircraft over Hawaii during Exercise COPE CANINE '85

An F-4 Phantom II aircraft is refueled in flight by a KC-10 Extender a...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Country: Unknown Scene Camera Operator: TSGT Vail Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Photographic Files

A view from the boom operator's station of a KC-10A Extender aircraft as it refuels a 22nd Air Refueling Wing KC-10A Extender

A view from the boom operator's station of a KC-10A Extender aircraft ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Country: Unknown Scene Camera Operator: CHIEF MASTER Sgt. D. Sutherland Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Photographic Files

Members of the Chinese People's Liberation Army Air Force Song and Dance Troupe pose for a photograph on a flight line in front of the KC-10A Extender aircraft which will take them back to China. The troupe is here on the final stop of its US tour

Members of the Chinese People's Liberation Army Air Force Song and Dan...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Hickam Air Force Base State: Hawaii (HI) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: Tsgt Kurt Vail Release Status: Released ... More

A Fleet Logistics Support Squadron 24 (VR-24) C-2A Greyhound aircraft, its wings folded, is loaded at the station's air terminal. Parked behind them is a US Air Force KC-10A Extender aircraft

A Fleet Logistics Support Squadron 24 (VR-24) C-2A Greyhound aircraft,...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Naval Air Station, Sigonella State: Sicily Country: Italy (ITA) Scene Camera Operator: LTC E.H. Lundquist Release Status: Released to Public Com... More

An air to air left front view of a 36th Tactical Fighter Wing F-15 Eagle aircraft. The refueling boom of a KC-10 Extender aircraft is on the right

An air to air left front view of a 36th Tactical Fighter Wing F-15 Eag...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Country: Unknown Scene Camera Operator: MSGT Patrick Nugent Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Photographic Files

An 80th Tactical Fighter Squadron, 8th Tactical Fighter Wing F-16 Fighting Falcon aircraft refuels from a KC-10 Extender aircraft while en route to Korat Royal Thai Air Base, Thailand, during Exercise COBRA GOLD'87. Several other Falcon aircraft fly nearby while waiting their turn to refuel

An 80th Tactical Fighter Squadron, 8th Tactical Fighter Wing F-16 Figh...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: COBRA GOLD Country: Unknown Scene Camera Operator: SSGT Steven Turner Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Se... More

A KC-10 Extender aircraft is refueled in flight. Exact Date Shot Unknown

A KC-10 Extender aircraft is refueled in flight. Exact Date Shot Unkno...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Country: Europe Scene Camera Operator: CMSGT Don Sutherland Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Photographic Files

An air-to-air front view of a B-1B aircraft being refueled by a KC-10A Extender aircraft during Exercise DISTANT MARINER

An air-to-air front view of a B-1B aircraft being refueled by a KC-10A...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: DISTANT MARINER Country: Pacific Ocean (POC) Scene Camera Operator: MSGT Stephen B. Jones Release Status: Released to Public ... More

An EF-111 Raven aircraft from the 366th Tactical Fighter Wing is refueled by a 2nd Bombardment Wing KC-10 Extender aircraft. The wings are participating in AMALGAM WARRIOR 88, the largest air defense exercise of the year designed to afford units the oppor

An EF-111 Raven aircraft from the 366th Tactical Fighter Wing is refue...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: AMALGAM WARRIOR 88 Base: Elmendorf Air Force Base State: Alaska (AK) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Op... More

A 3rd Tactical Fighter Squadron F-4 Phantom II aircraft is positioned beneath a KC-10 Extender aircraft for refueling during the Phantom's return trip to its home base following the joint US/Royal Thai Air Force Exercise COMMANDO WEST 89-1

A 3rd Tactical Fighter Squadron F-4 Phantom II aircraft is positioned ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: COMMANDO WEST 89-1 Base: Korat Royal Thai Air Force Base Country: Thailand (THA) Scene Camera Operator: MSGT Michael Harringt... More

F-16 Fighting Falcon aircraft of the 169th Tactical Fighter Group, South Carolina Air National Guard, fly near a KC-10A Extender aircraft as they prepare for refueling. The F-16s, armed with AIM-9 Sidewinder missiles, display the new "South Carolina" tail marking

F-16 Fighting Falcon aircraft of the 169th Tactical Fighter Group, Sou...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: State: South Carolina (SC) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: TSGT H.H. Deffner Release Status: Released to Public Combined... More

An Air Force F-15C Eagle aircraft is refueled in-flight by a KC-10A Extender aircraft during a combat air patrol over northern Saudi Arabia and Kuwait following the cease-fire between coalition and Iraqi forces. The aircraft is carrying AIM-9 Sidewinder missiles over its external fuel tanks

An Air Force F-15C Eagle aircraft is refueled in-flight by a KC-10A Ex...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Country: Saudi Arabia (SAU) Scene Camera Operator: PH3 Falkenhainer Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Photographic Files

A1C Ken Chambers, a structural maintenance specialist with the 22nd Consolidated Aircraft Maintenance Squadron, removes a rib from the tail section of a Strategic Air Command KC-10A Extender aircraft.

A1C Ken Chambers, a structural maintenance specialist with the 22nd Co...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: March Air Force Base State: California(CA) Country: United States Of America(USA) Scene Camera Operator: SSGT Scott Stewart Release Status: Rele... More

A 79th Air Refueling Squadron (79th AREFS) KC-10A Extender aircraft flies over cloud banks

A 79th Air Refueling Squadron (79th AREFS) KC-10A Extender aircraft fl...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: SSGT John Mcdowell Release Status: Released to Public Combined Mi... More

A 79th Air Refueling Squadron (79th AREFS) KC-10A Extender aircraft flies over farmland near Travis Air Force Base

A 79th Air Refueling Squadron (79th AREFS) KC-10A Extender aircraft fl...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: SSGT John Mcdowell Release Status: Released to Public Combined Mi... More

A 79th Air Refueling Squadron (79th AREFS) KC-10A Extender aircraft flies over farmland near Travis Air Force Base

A 79th Air Refueling Squadron (79th AREFS) KC-10A Extender aircraft fl...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: SSGT John Mcdowell Release Status: Released to Public Combined Mi... More

A 37th Tactical Fighter Wing F-117A Stealth fighter aircraft refuels from a 22nd Air Refueling Wing KC-10 Extender aircraft during Operation Desert Shield. The F-117A is en route to Saudi Arabia.

A 37th Tactical Fighter Wing F-117A Stealth fighter aircraft refuels f...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: DESERT SHIELD Country: Unknown Scene Camera Operator: STAFF SGT. Scott P. Stewart Release Status: Released to Public Combined... More

A KC-10A Extender aircraft from the 32nd Air Refueling Squadron levels out after takeoff during Proud Shield '92, a Strategic Air Command bombing and navigation competition

A KC-10A Extender aircraft from the 32nd Air Refueling Squadron levels...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Barksdale Air Force Base State: Louisiana (LA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: TSGT Scott Stewart Release Status:... More

Air-to-air, side view of a 22nd Air Refueling Wing KC-10A Extender from March AFB, California preparing to refuel an in trail 60th Airlift Wing's C-5B Galaxy over the High Sierra mountains in northern California. Exact Date Shot Unknown

Air-to-air, side view of a 22nd Air Refueling Wing KC-10A Extender fro...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Travis Air Force Base State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: Ken Hackman Release Status: Released... More

Air to air top front view of Air Mobility Command's 22nd Air Refueling Wing, March AFB, Calfornia, KC-10 Extender flying a training mission over the northern California mountains. Flying behind the KC-10 are 60th Airlift Wing, Travis AFB, California C-5 Galaxy and C-141 Starlifter. Exact Date Shot Unknown

Air to air top front view of Air Mobility Command's 22nd Air Refueling...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Country: Unknown Scene Camera Operator: Ken Hackman Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Photographic Files

A close view of the tail section of a KC-10 Extender aircraft from the 22nd Air Refueling Wing. A technician paints new tail markings, including AMC (Air Mobility Command)

A close view of the tail section of a KC-10 Extender aircraft from the...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: March Air Force Base State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: Unknown Release Status: Released to P... More

A KC-10A Extender aircraft of the 911th Aerial Refueling Squadron (911th ARS) taxis after landing following an airlift mission moving equipment, personnel and conducting refueling for Carrier Air Wing 17 (CVW-17)

A KC-10A Extender aircraft of the 911th Aerial Refueling Squadron (911...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Naval Air Station, Fallon State: Nevada (NV) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: PH2 Bruce R. Trombecky Release Statu... More

USAF KC-10 Extender aircraft arrives at McChord AFB, Wash. for participation in the annual mobility competition, "RODEO 94"

USAF KC-10 Extender aircraft arrives at McChord AFB, Wash. for partici...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: RODEO '94 Base: Mcchord Air Force Base State: Washington (WA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator:... More

An overhead view of a US Air Force F-4 from the 561st Fighter Wing, Nellis AFB, NV, as the extender from a KC-10 connects for refueling over the Mediterranean Sea and Saudi Arabia.(Exact date unknown)

An overhead view of a US Air Force F-4 from the 561st Fighter Wing, Ne...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: VIGILANT WARRIOR Base: Moron Country: Spain (ESP) Scene Camera Operator: A1C Brett K. Snow Release Status: Released to Publi... More

A KC-10A "Extender" named "Shamu" from the 6th Air Refueling Squadron (Air Force Reserves), March Air Force Base, California just arrived. This Air Mobility Command aircraft brought personnel and cargo from Marine Corps Air Station Beaufort, South Carolina

A KC-10A "Extender" named "Shamu" from the 6th Air Refueling Squadron ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: ROVING SANDS '95 Base: Biggs Army Air Field, El Paso State: Texas (TX) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera ... More

KC-10 Extender aircraft's from the 9th Air Refueling Squadron, Travis Air Force Base, California, ready to deploy to Diego Garcia to provide air refueling support for B-52 Bombers during Operation DESERT STRIKE

KC-10 Extender aircraft's from the 9th Air Refueling Squadron, Travis ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: DESERT STRIKE Country: Unknown Scene Camera Operator: TSGT Robert Jackson, USAF Release Status: Released to Public Combined M... More

Two Kuwait Air Force FMC-loaders sit in a hangar. The loaders are on loan to the United States to unload KC-10 Extender and can also be used for commercial Boeing 747 aircraft

Two Kuwait Air Force FMC-loaders sit in a hangar. The loaders are on l...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Kuwait International Airport Country: Kuwait (KWT) Scene Camera Operator: A1C Betty M. Leonard Release Status: Released to Public Combined Milita... More

An USAF A-10 Thunderbolt aircraft from Moody AFB, Georgia approaches the refueling boom of an USAF KC-10 Extender aircraft from McGuire AFB, New Jersey during an aerial refueling mission. The mission was part of Exercise HORNETS NEST conducted April 29 through May 1 1997

An USAF A-10 Thunderbolt aircraft from Moody AFB, Georgia approaches t...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: HORNETS NEST Base: Moody Air Force Base State: Georgia (GA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: K... More

FA-18 Hornet assigned to the All Weather Fighter Attack Squadron 224 (VMFA (AW)-224), Beaufort Marine Station, South Carolina, prior to receiving an in-air refueling from a KC-10 Extender, assigned to the 305th Air Refueling Wing, McGuire Air Force Base, New Jersey, over the Strait of Gibraltar, in the Mediterranean Sea. The FA-18's are deploying to Aviano Air Base, Italy, in support of peacekeeping operations in the former Yugoslavia

FA-18 Hornet assigned to the All Weather Fighter Attack Squadron 224 (...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Strait Of Gibraltar Country: Mediterranean Sea (MED) Scene Camera Operator: SRA Richard T. Kaminsky, USAF Release Status: Released to Public Comb... More

A 78th Aerial Refueling Squadron, McGuire Air Force Base, New Jersey KC-10 Extender lands at International Airport, Kirtland Air Force Base, New Mexico. A KC-10 is carrying supplies and equipment from Shaw Air Force Base, South Carolina for the 77th Fighter Squadron to use during the world's largest joint service, multi-national tactical air operations exercise

A 78th Aerial Refueling Squadron, McGuire Air Force Base, New Jersey K...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: ROVING SANDS '97 Base: Albuquerque State: New Mexico (NM) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: LT.... More

A US Air Force B-2 Spirit Bomber from 509th Bomb Wing, Whiteman AFB, MO approaches the boom and refueling arm of a KC-10 Extender aircraft. The image was taken from the Boom Operators position

A US Air Force B-2 Spirit Bomber from 509th Bomb Wing, Whiteman AFB, M...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Whiteman Air Force Base State: Missouri (MO) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: TSGT Chuck Reger Release Status: Rel... More

A close-up view as a Canadian Forces CF-18A Hornet is inflight refueled with a drogue from a KC-10 Extender. The CF-18A is assigned to the 416 Tactical Fighter Squadron at 4 Wing Cold Lake and is participating in the exercise that will test the response of the air intercept and air defense capabilities of the American and Canadian Forces, supporting the mission of NORAD (North American Air Defense command). SCREEN RESOLUTION ONLY

A close-up view as a Canadian Forces CF-18A Hornet is inflight refuele...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: AMALGAM WARRIOR Base: Cold Lake State: Alberta (AB) Country: Canada (CAN) Scene Camera Operator: SRA Diane S. Robinson Rele... More

US Air Force (USAF) Technical Sergeant (TSGT) Tanzy Artrug, a USAF KC-10 Extender crewmember works on pre-mission paperwork as Lieutenant Colonel (LTCOL) Norm Thompson joins her at the table. Both are members of the 78th Air Refueling Squadron, Air Force Reserve (ARS-AFR), McGuire Air Force Base (AFB), New Jersey, deployed to the United Arab Emirates as part of the 4413th ARS (Provisional), in support of Operation SOUTHERN WATCH 1998

US Air Force (USAF) Technical Sergeant (TSGT) Tanzy Artrug, a USAF KC-...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: SOUTHERN WATCH 1998 Base: Al Dhafra Air Base Country: United Arab Emerites (UAE) Scene Major Command Shown: AMC Scene Camera... More

A US Air Force (USAF) 437th Airlift Wing (AW), Charleston Air Force Base (AFB), South Carolina (SC), C-17A Globemaster III cargo aircraft is on approach to be aerial refueled by an Air Force Reserve Command (AFRC) 349th Air Mobility Wing (AMW), Travis AFB, California (CA), KC-10A Extender aircraft during the aerial refueling competition portion of the USAF Air Mobility Command (AMC) sponsored Rodeo 98 airlift competition at McChord AFB, Washington (WA)

A US Air Force (USAF) 437th Airlift Wing (AW), Charleston Air Force Ba...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Mcchord Air Force Base State: Washington (WA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: SRA Jerry Morrison, USAF Release St... More

A C-5 Galaxy approaches the boom of a KC-10A Extender with the 163rd Air Refueling Wing from March ARB, California, to begin refueling operation during Exercise Red Flag 99-1 at Nellis AFB, Nevada. Red Flag is a simulated training exercise held by the US and its allies. It is conducted on the vast range north of Nellis AFB. Red Flag is one of a series of advanced training programs administered by the 414th Combat Training Squadron, Air Warfare Center at Nellis AFB

A C-5 Galaxy approaches the boom of a KC-10A Extender with the 163rd A...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: RED FLAG 99-1 Base: Nellis Air Force Base State: Nevada (NV) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Major Command Sho... More

US Air Force SENIOR AIRMAN Larry Potter (left) from the 605th Aircraft Generation Squadron, McGuire Air Force base, New Jersey, signs the passenger manifest and out-processes with US Air Force AIRMAN First Class J.C. Rainy from the 2nd Mission Support Squadron, Barksdale Air Force Base, Louisiana, before boarding a KC-10 Extender aircraft to head home from Naval Station Diego Garcia. SRA Potter has finished his deployed rotation in support of Operation DESERT THUNDER 2

US Air Force SENIOR AIRMAN Larry Potter (left) from the 605th Aircraft...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: DESERT THUNDER 2 Base: Nav Sup Activity, Diego Garcia Country: British Indian Ocean Territory (IOT) Scene Camera Operator: SR... More

US Air Force Lieutenant Colonel Mike Stough (Left), a KC-10 Extender pilot and Deployed Commander of the 32nd Aerial Refeuling Squadron, McGuire Air Force Base, New Jersey, with Major Carlos Vilella, also a KC-10 pilot with the 32nd ARS, set a new heading and check radio frequencies during a night refueling mission while deployed to a forward location in the European theatre. The image was shot through a Starlight Night Vision Lens System. This mission is in direct support of Joint Task Force Noble Anvil

US Air Force Lieutenant Colonel Mike Stough (Left), a KC-10 Extender p...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: NOBLE ANVIL Country: Unknown Scene Camera Operator: SSGT Ken Bergmann, USAF Release Status: Released to Public Combined Milit... More

A US Air Force KC-10 Extender from McGuire Air Force Base, New Jersey, moves into the pre-contact position during a refueling mission while deployed to a forward location in the European theatre. This mission is in direct support of Joint Task Force Noble Anvil

A US Air Force KC-10 Extender from McGuire Air Force Base, New Jersey,...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: NOBLE ANVIL Country: Unknown Scene Camera Operator: SSGT Ken Bergmann, USAF Release Status: Released to Public Combined Milit... More

US Air Force STAFF Sergeant Dave Foster, assigned to the 32nd Aerial Refueling Squadron, McGuire Air Force Base, New Jersey, a KC-10 Extender Boom Operator, looks for a flight of F-16's from the Portugese Air Force (Not shown), to refuel the thirsty jets while deployed to a forward location in the European theatre. This mission is in direct support of Joint Task Force Noble Anvil

US Air Force STAFF Sergeant Dave Foster, assigned to the 32nd Aerial R...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: NOBLE ANVIL Country: Unknown Scene Camera Operator: SSGT Ken Bergmann, USAF Release Status: Released to Public Combined Milit... More

An air-to-air view of a US Air Force KC-10A Extender Aircraft from McGuire AFB, New Jersey refueling a B-2 Spirit Bomber aircraft during a training exercise

An air-to-air view of a US Air Force KC-10A Extender Aircraft from McG...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Mcguire Air Force Base State: New Jersey (NJ) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: Gary Ell, CIV Release Status: Relea... More

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