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US Marine Corps (USMC) Marines assigned to 1ST Marine Division, 2nd Marines, offload carrying weapon and gear, from a USMC KC-130 Hercules aircraft after arriving at Mudaysis, Iraq, during Operation IRAQI FREEDOM. The Marines will help keep the Iraq/Saudi Arabia border secure

US Marine Corps (USMC) Marines assigned to 1ST Marine Division, 2nd Ma...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: IRAQI FREEDOM Base: Mudaysis Country: Iraq (IRQ) Scene Camera Operator: LCPL Richard A. Hilario, USMC Release Status: Releas... More

A U.S. Air Force KC-135R Stratotanker aircraft (left), 319th Air Refueling Wing, Grand Forks Air Force Base, N.D., taxis down the runway at Michigan Air National Guard (MIARNG) Combat Readiness Training Center, Alpena, Mich., on Oct. 18, 2004, in support of Exercise Crisis Look 2004. A C-17 Globemaster III aircraft can be seen parked on the tarmac. (U.S. Air Force PHOTO by STAFF SGT. Scott T. Sturkol) (Released)

A U.S. Air Force KC-135R Stratotanker aircraft (left), 319th Air Refue...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Alpena State: Michigan (MI) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: SSGT Scott Sturkol, USAF Release Status: Released to ... More

U.S. Air Force personnel aboard a KC-135R Stratotanker aircraft at RAF Mildenhall, U.K., en route to Kigali, Rwanda, on Oct. 20, 2004.(U.S. Air Force PHOTO by AIRMAN 1ST Class Franklin J. Perkins) (RELEASED)

U.S. Air Force personnel aboard a KC-135R Stratotanker aircraft at RAF...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: RAF Mildenhall State: Suffolk Country: United Kingdom (UK) Scene Camera Operator: A1C Franklin J. Perkins Release Status: Released to Public Com... More

U.S. Air Force personnel standing on board a KC-135R Stratotanker aircraft at RAF Mildenhall, U.K., before departing for Kigali, Rwanda, on Oct. 20, 2004.(U.S. Air Force PHOTO by AIRMAN 1ST Class Franklin J. Perkins) (RELEASED)

U.S. Air Force personnel standing on board a KC-135R Stratotanker airc...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: RAF Mildenhall State: Suffolk Country: United Kingdom (UK) Scene Camera Operator: A1C Franklin J. Perkins Release Status: Released to Public Com... More

U.S. Air Force CAPT. Brian Gilpatrick and 1ST LT. Nils Hallberg, 351st Air Refueling Squadron, 100th Air Refueling Wing, going over the preflight checklist in preparation for takeoff in a KC-135R Stratotanker aircraft from RAF Mildenhall, U.K., on Oct. 20, 2004.(U.S. Air Force PHOTO by AIRMAN 1ST Class Franklin J. Perkins) (RELEASED)

U.S. Air Force CAPT. Brian Gilpatrick and 1ST LT. Nils Hallberg, 351st...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: RAF Mildenhall State: Suffolk Country: United Kingdom (UK) Scene Camera Operator: A1C Franklin J. Perkins Release Status: Released to Public Com... More

A U.S. Air Force KC-135R Stratotanker with the 319th Air Refueling Wing, Grand Forks AFB, N.D., begins an engine startup at Phelps-Collins, ANGB, Alpine, Mich., during Exercise Crisis Outlook 2004, on Oct. 21, 2004.(U.S. Air Force PHOTO by STAFF SGT. Scott T. Sturkol) (RELEASED)

A U.S. Air Force KC-135R Stratotanker with the 319th Air Refueling Win...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: CRISIS OUTLOOK 2004 Base: Phelps-Collins Angb, Alpena State: Michigan (MI) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Cam... More

U.S. Air Force STAFF SGT. Ryan Sandell, Nebraska Air National Guard, 155th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron, communicates with LT. COL. Keith Schell, Pilot, in the cockpit of a KC-135R Stratotanker refueler aircraft before departing for Incirlik AB, Turkey at the Lincoln Airport, Neb., on Oct. 24, 2004, in support of Operation IRAQI FREEDOM.(U.S. Air Force PHOTO by MASTER SGT. Alan Brown) (RELEASED)

U.S. Air Force STAFF SGT. Ryan Sandell, Nebraska Air National Guard, 1...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: OPERATION IRAQI FREEDOM Base: Lincoln Airport State: Nebraska (NE) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Oper... 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 US Marine Corps (USMC) KC-130J Hercules aircraft simulates aerial refueling with an EA-6B Prowler and two AV-8B Harrier II aircraft at the conclusion of the Marine Air Ground Task Force (MAGTF) demonstration during the 2005 Air Show, held at Marine Corps Air Station (MCAS) Cherry Point, North Carolina (NC)

A US Marine Corps (USMC) KC-130J Hercules aircraft simulates aerial re...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Mcas, Cherry Point State: North Carolina (NC) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Major Command Shown: MAGTF Scene Camera Operator: PH... 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

Nebraska Air National Guard (NEANG) MASTER Sergeant (MSGT) Mike Hommen takes his first look at Naval Air Station (NAS) New Orleans, Louisiana (LA), after two KC-135R Stratotanker aerial refueling aircraft delivered the first load of 65,000 Meals Ready to Eat (MREs) to assist those devastated by Hurricane Katrina

Nebraska Air National Guard (NEANG) MASTER Sergeant (MSGT) Mike Hommen...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Naval Air Station, New Orleans State: Louisiana (LA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: CPT Kevin Hynes, USAF Releas... More

On Feb. 5, 2007 two KC-30J Hercules aircrafts from Marine Aerial Refueler Transport Squadron 352 (VMGR-352) stagger themselves during a refueling training exercise over the waters off the cost of San Diego, Calif. The Marines of VMGR-352 frequently conduct these exercises to keep themselves proficient in their duties. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance CPL. Kelly R. Chase) (Released)

On Feb. 5, 2007 two KC-30J Hercules aircrafts from Marine Aerial Refue...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Marine Corps Air Station,Miramar State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Major Command Shown: VMGR-352 Scene Camera... More

The 139th Recruiting Office attended the annual Kansas

The 139th Recruiting Office attended the annual Kansas

The 139th Recruiting Office attended the annual Kansas City Pride Festival at the Berkley Riverfront, Kansas City, Mo., on June 2, 2019. The recruiters want to reach out more to the Kansas City area and the LGB... More

An air-to-air right side view of an F-4 Phantom II aircraft being refueled by a KC-135A Stratotanker aircraft. The Advanced Aerial Refueling Boom is attached between the two aircraft

An air-to-air right side view of an F-4 Phantom II aircraft being refu...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Country: Unknown Scene Camera Operator: L. Cunningham 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 an A-10A Thunderbolt II aircraft. AN NC-135A Stratotanker testbed aircraft is in the background

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

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

An aerial view of aircraft parked on the flight line. The aircraft are from front to rear, a C-118B Liftmaster, a Marine Refueler-Transport Squadron 352 (VMGR-352) KC-130R Hercules, two Marine PHOTO-Reconnaissance Squadron 3 (VMFP-3) RF-4B Phantoms, two Marine Fighter-Attack Squadron 451 (VMFA-451) F-4Ss and two Fleet Logistic Support Squadron 50 (VRC-50) C-2A Greyhounds. A VRC-50 C-1A Trader and CT-39 Sabreliner are in the left background

An aerial view of aircraft parked on the flight line. The aircraft are...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Naval Air Station, Cubi Point State: Luzon Country: Philippines (PHL) Scene Camera Operator: PH2 Williamson Release Status: Released to Public C... More

MASTER SGT. Patrick Nugent ....An RC-135 Stratolifter aircraft from the 306th Strategic Wing is refueled by a KC-135R Stratotanker aircraft from the 912th Aerial Refueling Squadron during a training mission over the North Sea. OFFICIAL U.S. AIR FORCE PHOT

MASTER SGT. Patrick Nugent ....An RC-135 Stratolifter aircraft from th...

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

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

Cargo is secured aboard a KC-10A Extender aircraft during a loading demonstration

Cargo is secured aboard a KC-10A Extender aircraft during a loading de...

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

A left side aerial view of a KC-135A Stratotanker aircraft refueling a KC-135A Stratotanker

A left side aerial view of a KC-135A Stratotanker 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

A view from the cockpit of a US Navy A-6 Intruder aircraft as it refuels from a US Air Force KC-10A Extender aircraft. The aircraft are participating in the multi-national Exercise BRIGHT STAR '83

A view from the cockpit of a US Navy A-6 Intruder aircraft as it refue...

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

An air to air left rear view of a US Air Force KC-10A Extender aircraft refueling a US Navy KA-6D Intruder aircraft during the multi-national Exercise BRIGHT STAR '83

An air to air left rear view of a US Air Force KC-10A Extender aircraf...

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

A side view of the ETU-111/E multipurpose trailer used for the KC-135R Stratotanker aircraft re-engine program. The frame is in a raised position and the wheels are pinned. The cradle is raised to a 72 degree angle. This trailer is used to transport the KC-135R engine

A side view of the ETU-111/E multipurpose trailer used for the KC-135R...

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

A left front view of the Blue Angels Flight Demonstration Squadron KC-130F Hercules aircraft, unofficially known as "Fat Albert," in flight. Operated by a Marine Corps crew, the aircraft transports personnel, fuel, an supplies to Blue Angels performance

A left front view of the Blue Angels Flight Demonstration Squadron KC-...

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

An air-to-air view of a KC-135A Stratotanker aircraft preparing to refuel an F-15 Eagle aircraft from the 18th Tactical Fighter Wing as seen from the cockpit of the F-15. The aircraft are flying from Kadena Air Base, Okinawa, Japan, to Tyndall Air Force Base, Fla., to participate in Exercise William Tell `84

An air-to-air view of a KC-135A Stratotanker aircraft preparing to ref...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: WILLIAM TELL '84 Country: Unknown Scene Camera Operator: STAFF SGT. Donald S. Mcmichael Release Status: Released to Public Co... More

A front view of a KC-135R electrical system trainer, Panel I

A front view of a KC-135R electrical system trainer, Panel I

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

The command logo for Helicopter Combat Support Squadron 9 (KC-9)

The command logo for Helicopter Combat Support Squadron 9 (KC-9)

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

A KC-10A Extender aircraft refueling boom operator of the 9th Air Refueling Squadron refuels an F-4 Phantom II aircraft during Theater Force Employment Exercise IV

A KC-10A Extender aircraft refueling boom operator of the 9th Air Refu...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: THEATER FORCE EMPLOYMENT IV Country: Unknown Scene Camera Operator: STAFF SGT. Schading Release Status: Released to Public Co... More

LCOL Stephen Toles, pilot and CPT James Bouska, co-pilot at the controls of a March AFB, CA, 22nd Air Refueling Wing (SAC) KC-10 refueling aircraft. In the foreground MSGT Robert Pakney, engineer, after they completed a refueling a C-141 Starlifter returning from a paradrop mission to the Deep Freeze personnel who spend the winter darkness at McMurdo Base and South Pole station. Exact Date Shot Unknown

LCOL Stephen Toles, pilot and CPT James Bouska, co-pilot at the contro...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: MID-WINTER AIR DROP Country: New Zealand (NZL) Scene Camera Operator: SMSGT Don Sutherland Release Status: Released to Public... More

A KC-10A Extender aircraft from the 22nd Air Refueling Wing returns to base after participating in a joint U.S./New Zealand operation to resupply both South Pole and McMurdo Stations in Antarctica. The operation was staged from Det. 2, 619th Military Airlift Support Squadron, at the New Zealand International Airport, Christchurch

A KC-10A Extender aircraft from the 22nd Air Refueling Wing returns to...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Country: Antarctica (ATA) Scene Camera Operator: Fred Jones Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Photographic Files

Equipment is loaded aboard a KC-10A Extender aircraft

Equipment is loaded aboard a KC-10A Extender aircraft

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Seymour Johnson Air Force Base State: North Carolina (NC) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: SGT James R. Braun Rele... More

Soldiers oversee loading and securing procedures for ground support equipment aboard a KC-10A Extender aircraft during an operational readiness inspection. Army personnel and equipment will be transported to Davis Field, Oklahoma

Soldiers oversee loading and securing procedures for ground support eq...

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: MSGT F. Garzelnick Release Status: ... More

An interior view of the flight deck of a KC-135E Stratotanker aircraft from the 191st Air Refueling Squadron. The Stratotanker and its Utah Air National Guard crew are providing NATO with air tanker support under the Air Force Total Force program. This program includes Air Force Reserve and Air National Guard units in active duty Air Force operations

An interior view of the flight deck of a KC-135E Stratotanker aircraft...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Country: West Germany (FRG) Scene Camera Operator: Ssgt David Nolan Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Photographic Files

A KC-10A Extender aircraft is towed across the flight line

A KC-10A Extender aircraft is towed across the flight line

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

The F-16C Fighting Falcon aircraft assigned to the commander of the 50th Tactical Fighter Wing is displayed on the flight line in front of a KC-10A Extender aircraft

The F-16C Fighting Falcon aircraft assigned to the commander of the 50...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Zaragosa Air Base Country: Spain (ESP) Scene Camera Operator: MSGT Patrick Nugent Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Di... More

After a simulated chemical attack, members of the 171st Air Refueling Wing, Pennsylvania Air National Guard, decontaminate a KC-135E Stratotanker aircraft during Exercise Keystone Badger

After a simulated chemical attack, members of the 171st Air Refueling ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: KEYSTONE BADGER Base: Volk Field State: Wisconsin (WI) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: SENIOR... More

Nose art decorates a KC-135R Stratotanker aircraft

Nose art decorates a KC-135R Stratotanker aircraft

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Ellsworth Air Force Base State: South Dakota (SD) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: MSGT. Jose Lopez, Jr. Release S... More

U.S. Army and Egyptian Army troops file off an Egyptian Air Force C-130 transport at Cairo-West airport. In the foreground a USAF C-130 Hercules and in the background a USAF KC-10 tanker. Personnel and aircraft are participating in BRIGHT STAR '83, the joint U.S. and Egyptian military training exercise. Exact Date Shot Unknown

U.S. Army and Egyptian Army troops file off an Egyptian Air Force C-13...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: BRIGHT STAR '83 Country: Egypt (EGY) Scene Camera Operator: Unknown Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Serv... More

A KC-130 Hercules aircraft performs a fly-over during Airshow 88

A KC-130 Hercules aircraft performs a fly-over during Airshow 88

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Quantico State: Virginia (VA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: LCPL E.S. Hansen Release Status: Released to Public... More

An air-to-air left side view of a 28th Bombardment Wing KC-135R Stratotanker aircraft near Mount Rushmore

An air-to-air left side view of a 28th Bombardment Wing KC-135R Strato...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: State: South Dakota (SD) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: TSGT Michael J. Haggerty Release Status: Released to Public Com... More

An air-to-air left side view of a 28th Bombardment Wing B-1B aircraft, foreground, a 28th Bombardment Wing KC-135R Stratotanker aircraft and a 4th Airborne Command and Control Squadron EC-135 Stratolifter aircraft in formation over Mount Rushmore

An air-to-air left side view of a 28th Bombardment Wing B-1B aircraft,...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: State: South Dakota (SD) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: TSGT Michael J. Haggerty Release Status: Released to Public Com... More

A KC-10A Extender aircraft departs following the conclusion of the joint U.S./Royal Thai Air Force Exercise Commando West 89-1

A KC-10A Extender aircraft departs following the conclusion of the joi...

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: MASTER SGT. Michael H... More

A KC-10A Extender aircraft makes its final approach to Osan Air Base during exercise Giant Warrior '89

A KC-10A Extender aircraft makes its final approach to Osan Air Base d...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: GIANT WARRIOR '89 Base: Osan Air Base Country: Republic Of Korea (KOR) Scene Camera Operator: SSGT Ted Koniares Release Stat... More

An SR-71A strategic reconnaissance aircraft connects with the drogue of a KC-135Q refueling craft. The SR-71 is unofficially known as the Blackbird

An SR-71A strategic reconnaissance aircraft connects with the drogue o...

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

An air-to-air left side view of a 495th Tactical Fighter Squadron F-111F aircraft flying alongside a KC-135E Stratotanker aircraft of the 128th Air Refueling Group, Wisconsin Air National Guard, during Open Gate '89. Open Gate is a Joint Chiefs of STAFF/NATO exercise designed to simulate air and sea power tactics required to keep the Straits of Gibraltar open during a crisis

An air-to-air left side view of a 495th Tactical Fighter Squadron F-11...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: OPEN GATE '89 Country: Unknown Scene Camera Operator: STAFF SGT. David S. Nolan Release Status: Released to Public Combined M... More

A CH-53E Super Stallion helicopter prepares to refuel from a KC-130 Hercules aircraft while in flight over the Mediterranean Sea

A CH-53E Super Stallion helicopter prepares to refuel from a KC-130 He...

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

A 336th Tactical Fighter Squadron F-15E Eagle aircraft breaks away after refueling from a KC-10A Extender aircraft

A 336th Tactical Fighter Squadron F-15E Eagle aircraft breaks away aft...

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

A 336th Tactical Fighter Squadron F-15E Eagle aircraft breaks away after refueling from a KC-10A Extender aircraft

A 336th Tactical Fighter Squadron F-15E Eagle aircraft breaks away aft...

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

Crash crewmen aboard a P-15 aircraft firefighting and rescue truck spray a foam/water agent on the remnants of an Alaska Air National Guard KC-135E Stratotanker aircraft that exploded and burned while taxiing to a parking area. Two of the aircraft's seven crewmen were killed; the others sustained only minor injuries

Crash crewmen aboard a P-15 aircraft firefighting and rescue truck spr...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Eielson Air Force Base State: Alaska (AK) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: SSGT Michael Z. Moore Release Status: R... More

A KC-10A Extender aircraft approaches the refueling boom of an Extender aircraft from the 77th Aerial Refueling Squadron during a training flight out of Seymour Johnson Air Force Base, North Carolina

A KC-10A Extender aircraft approaches the refueling boom of an Extende...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Country: Atlantic Ocean (AOC) Scene Camera Operator: TSGT Hans H. Deffner Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Photographic Files

View from a KC-10 tanker as of a F-117 Nighthawk Stealth fighter is refueled inflight. Exact Date Shot Unknown

View from a KC-10 tanker as of a F-117 Nighthawk Stealth fighter is re...

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

A member of the 15th Consolidated Aircraft Maintenance Squadron leans out of a window aboard a 924th Aerial Refueling Squadron KC-135A Stratotanker aircraft as she works on a faulty transponder altimeter. Some of the aircraft deployed to Hickam are used for missions supporting Operation Desert Shield

A member of the 15th Consolidated Aircraft Maintenance Squadron leans ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: DESERT SHIELD Base: Hickam Air Force Base State: Hawaii (HI) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: ... More

A 924th Air Refueling Squadron member takes a nap on board a KC-135A Stratotanker as the plane is used in a mission during Operation Desert Shield

A 924th Air Refueling Squadron member takes a nap on board a KC-135A S...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: DESERT SHIELD Country: Saudi Arabia (SAU) Scene Camera Operator: STAFF SGT. Stewart Release Status: Released to Public Combin... More

A Fighter Squadron 41 (VF-41) F-14A Tomcat aircraft is refueled by a KC-135E Stratotanker aircraft from the Illinois Air National Guard's 126th Aerial Refueling Wing during Operation Desert Storm. VF-41 is embarked aboard the nuclear-powered aircraft carrier USS THEODORE ROOSEVELT (CVN-71).

A Fighter Squadron 41 (VF-41) F-14A Tomcat aircraft is refueled by a K...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: DESERT STORM Country: Saudi Arabia(SAU) Scene Camera Operator: LT. Parsons Release Status: Released to Public Combined Milita... More

A Fighter Squadron 74 (VF-74) F-14A Tomcat aircraft refuels from a U.S. Air Force KC-10A Extender aircraft during Operation Desert Storm

A Fighter Squadron 74 (VF-74) F-14A Tomcat aircraft refuels from a U.S...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: DESERT STORM Country: Unknown Scene Camera Operator: LT. CMDR. Dave Parsons Release Status: Released to Public Combined Milit... More

An F-15C Eagle aircraft refuels from a KC-10A Extender aircraft while conducting defensive operations in support of the Iraqi and coalition cease-fire following Operation Desert Storm. The Eagle is armed with AIM-9 Sidewinder missiles

An F-15C Eagle aircraft refuels from a KC-10A Extender aircraft while ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Country: Unknown Scene Camera Operator: PH3 Chester O. Falkenhainer Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Photographic Files

A KC-10A Extender aircraft loaded with military personnel and equipment takes off on a redeployment flight to the United States in the aftermath of Operation Desert Storm.

A KC-10A Extender aircraft loaded with military personnel and equipmen...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: DESERT STORM REDEPLOYMENT Country: Saudi Arabia(SAU) Scene Camera Operator: SGT. Jeff Wright Release Status: Released to Publ... More

A KC-10A Extender aircraft loaded with military personnel and equipment takes off on a redeployment flight to the United States in the aftermath of Operation Desert Storm.

A KC-10A Extender aircraft loaded with military personnel and equipmen...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: DESERT STORM REDEPLOYMENT Country: Saudi Arabia(SAU) Scene Camera Operator: SGT. Jeff Wright Release Status: Released to Publ... More

AB Phil Hosey, 22nd Consolidated Aircraft Maintenance Squadron, cleans the windscreen of a Strategic Air Command KC-10A Extender aircraft from his position atop a lift.

AB Phil Hosey, 22nd Consolidated Aircraft Maintenance Squadron, cleans...

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

View from the left cockpit window out at the outboard engine on a US Marine KC-130 refueling aircraft. A mobile set of stairs is up against the engine and a Marine aircraft maintenance person secures the cowling of the engine. Three other Marines are seen at the bottom the stairs holding it steady. The aircraft's call sign is RAIDER-102 flown by members of VMGR-352, El Toro Naval Air Station, California. This mission is in direct support of Operation Restore Hope

View from the left cockpit window out at the outboard engine on a US M...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: RESTORE HOPE Base: Mogadishu Country: Somalia (SOM) Scene Camera Operator: TSGT David Mcleod Release Status: Released to Pub... More

A KC-135D Stratotanker aircraft refuels a KA-6D Intruder aircraft as an A-6E Intruder, a Tactical Electronic Warfare Squadron 140 (VAQ-140) EA-6B Prowler aircraft, and two Strike Fighter Squadron 136 (VFA-136) F/A-18C Hornet aircraft await refueling while flying in formation over the Persian Gulf

A KC-135D Stratotanker aircraft refuels a KA-6D Intruder aircraft as a...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Country: Unknown Scene Camera Operator: Cw02 Alleyne Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Photographic Files

A KC-135R Stratotanker aircraft refuels an A-6E Intruder aircraft as Fighter Squadron 142 (VF-142) F-14A Tomcat aircraft await refueling while flying in formation over the Persian Gulf

A KC-135R Stratotanker aircraft refuels an A-6E Intruder aircraft as F...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Country: Unknown Scene Camera Operator: CWO2 Tony Alleyne Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Photographic Files

A KC-135A Stratotanker aircraft from the 71st Air Refueling Squadron flies a mission during Proud Shield '92, a Strategic Air Command bombing and navigation competition

A KC-135A Stratotanker aircraft from the 71st Air Refueling Squadron f...

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

On the tarmac of an unidentified airfield, a United States Navy P-3 Orion and eight United States Air Force KC-135A Stratotankers face screen left. This mission is in support of Operation Restore Hope

On the tarmac of an unidentified airfield, a United States Navy P-3 Or...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: RESTORE HOPE Country: Unknown Scene Camera Operator: Unknown Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Dig... More

Air-to-air, front 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-141 Starlifter over the High Sierra mountains in northern California. Exact Date Shot Unknown

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

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 view of a 22nd Air Refueling Wing, March AFB, California, KC-10A Extender, flying toward the camera over the clouds with Travis-based 60th Airlift Wing C-141 Starlifter and C-5 Galaxy flying behind the refueler. Exact Date Shot Unknown

Air-to-air view of a 22nd Air Refueling Wing, March AFB, California, K...

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

STAFF SGT. David R. Baldinger, a maintenance person from the 380th Air Refueling Wing (ARW) 42nd Air Refueling Squadron (AREFS), Loring AFB, Maine, gives a thumbs up on the flightline during a maintenance check on a KC-135R Stratotanker during Operation Restore Hope II. The primary mission of the 380th ARW (Deployed) is to provide air refueling support over the Atlantic to in-bound (going into Mogadishu, Somalia) and homeward bound C-5 aircraft, which are ferrying supplies, troops and equipment. A total of 332 personnel and 12 KC-135R Stratotankers (from Plattsburgh AFB, NY, Griffiss AFB, NY, and Loring AFB, Maine) are deployed to Moron.(Exact date unknown)

STAFF SGT. David R. Baldinger, a maintenance person from the 380th Air...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: RESTORE HOPE II Base: Moron Air Base State: Sevilla Country: Spain (ESP) Scene Camera Operator: SSGT Theodore J. Koniares R... More

Inside the Life Support section at the Operations Center at the air base, AIRMAN 1ST Class Alvin M. Kuper and (in the background) SENIOR AIRMAN Doug E. Delgobbo, both out of the 380th Air Refueling Wing (ARW) Life Support section at Plattsburgh AFB, NY, work late into the night during Operation Restore Hope II. The primary mission of the 380th ARW (Deployed) is to provide air refueling support over the Atlantic to in-bound (going into Mogadishu, Somalia) and homeward-bound C-5 aircraft, which are ferrying supplies, troops and equipment. A total of 332 personnel and 12 KC-135R Stratotankers (from Plattsburgh, Griffiss AFB, NY, and Loring AFB, Maine) are deployed to Moron.(Exact date unknown)

Inside the Life Support section at the Operations Center at the air ba...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: RESTORE HOPE II Base: Moron Air Base State: Sevilla Country: Spain (ESP) Scene Camera Operator: SSGT Theodore J. Koniares R... More

Providing security for the 12 KC-135R Stratotankers from the 380th Air Refueling Wing (ARW), Plattsburgh AFB, NY, are STAFF SGT. Michael B. Royce (left) and SGT. Patrick W. Ross from the 380th Security Police Squadron, Plattsburgh AFB. They are here in support of Operation Restore Hope II. The primary mission of the 380th ARW (Deployed) is to provide air refueling support over the Atlantic to in-bound (going into Mogadishu, Somalia) and homeward-bound C-5 aircraft, which are ferrying supplies, troops and equipment. A total of 332 personnel and 12 KC-135R Stratotankers (from Plattsburgh, Griffiss AFB, NY, and Loring AFB, Maine) are deployed to Moron.(Exact date unknown)

Providing security for the 12 KC-135R Stratotankers from the 380th Air...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: RESTORE HOPE II Base: Moron Air Base State: Sevilla Country: Spain (ESP) Scene Camera Operator: SSGT Theodore J. Koniares R... More

A1C Mark Douglas (foreground), M-60 gunner, and SRA Nicolas W. Richards, Scope Shield radio operator with an M-16, 60th Security Police Squadron, Travis Air Force Base, California maintain a readiness posture at a security post bunker. In the background on the flight line is a KC-135R Stratankers from the 92nd Aerial Refueling Wing, Fairchild Air Force Base, Washington. The men and aircraft are participating in an Operational Readiness Inspection (ORI), which tests a unit's ability to operate in a simulated environment and practice their jobs under wartime scenarios and conditions

A1C Mark Douglas (foreground), M-60 gunner, and SRA Nicolas W. Richard...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: CRISIS REACH 95-02NORTHERN PIKE Base: Malstrom Air Force Base State: Montana (MT) Country: United States Of America (USA) Sc... More

951215-F-3488R-002: A KC-10 refueler from the 79th Aerial Refueling Squadron, 349th Air Mobility Wing, Travis AFB, California, awaits to be downloaded at Rhein-Main AB, Germany. The supplies will be used to support Operation Joint Endeavor

951215-F-3488R-002: A KC-10 refueler from the 79th Aerial Refueling Sq...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: JOINT ENDEAVOR Base: Rhein-Main Air Base Country: Deutschland / Germany (DEU) Scene Camera Operator: A1C Lee E. Rogers Relea... More

A transient Air Mobility Command (AMC) KC-10 Tanker sits on the snow-cleared ramp

A transient Air Mobility Command (AMC) KC-10 Tanker sits on the snow-c...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Elmendorf Air Force Base State: Alaska (AK) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: SRA Jeromy Cross Release Status: Rele... More

A transient Air Mobility Command (AMC) KC-10 Tanker sits on the snow-cleared ramp

A transient Air Mobility Command (AMC) KC-10 Tanker sits on the snow-c...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Elmendorf Air Force Base State: Alaska (AK) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: SRA Jeromy Cross Release Status: Rele... More

KC-135E tankers from the 146th Air Refueling Squadron, 171st Air Refueling Wing, Pennsylvania Air National Guard-Pittsburgh on the ramp at Midland International Airport awaiting more missions as part of Roving Sands '96, the US military's largest annual joint air defense training exercise

KC-135E tankers from the 146th Air Refueling Squadron, 171st Air Refue...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: ROVING SANDS '96 Base: Midland International Airport State: Texas (TX) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera ... More

The first operational aircraft to arrive at Prince Sultan Air Base are KC-135s from the 912th Aerial Refueling Squadron, Grand Forks Air Force Base, North Dakota. Originally assigned at Riyadh, they are here so they can continue to provide air refueling capability in support of Operation Southern Watch/Operation Desert Focus

The first operational aircraft to arrive at Prince Sultan Air Base are...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: DESERT FOCUS Base: Prince Sultan Air Base Country: Saudi Arabia (SAU) Scene Camera Operator: STAFF SGT. David W. Richards Re... More

With its "43 ARG" and "Malmstrom AFB" markings still displayed, aircraft 23533, the last of Malmstrom's KC-135R Stratotankers, prepares to depart for its new assignment at MacDill AFB, Florida. With the transferring of Malmstrom's twelve tankers to MacDill, and the subsequent inactivation of the 43rd Air Refueling Group, all fixed wing flight operations will halt 31 Dec 1996

With its "43 ARG" and "Malmstrom AFB" markings still displayed, aircra...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Malstrom Air Force Base State: Montana (MT) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: SENIOR AIRMAN John A. Turner,Jr. Rele... More

Shortly before Malmstrom AFB's final remaining KC-135R Stratotanker is launched from the flightline for the last time, AIRMAN 1ST Class Luis Gonzalez, a boom operator with the 91st Air Refueling Squadron, computes the weight and ballast of the aircraft throughout the flight to its new assignment at MacDill AFB, Florida. Once there, the 91st Air Refueling Squadron and its twelve tankers will become part of the 6th Air Refueling Wing

Shortly before Malmstrom AFB's final remaining KC-135R Stratotanker is...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Malstrom Air Force Base State: Montana (MT) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: SENIOR AIRMAN John A. Turner,Jr. Rele... More

A close-up view of the nose portion of aircraft number 23533 as ground crews prepare the last of twelve KC-135R Stratotankers for departure to its new home at MacDill AFB, Florida. Having recognized that tanker units in the Southeastern United States were being tasked much heavier than their Northwestern counterparts, the 1995 Defense Base Realignment and Closure Commission decided that all of Malmstrom's air refuelers would be transferred to MacDill AFB

A close-up view of the nose portion of aircraft number 23533 as ground...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Malstrom Air Force Base State: Montana (MT) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: SENIOR AIRMAN John A. Turner,Jr. Rele... More

Members from the 90th Fighter Squadron descend the stairs of a KC-10 tanker

Members from the 90th Fighter Squadron descend the stairs of a KC-10 t...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: FOAL EAGLE '96 Base: Kunsan Air Base Country: Republic Of Korea (KOR) Scene Camera Operator: SENIOR AIRMAN Michael D. Morford... More

A close-up view of the front half of a KC-10 tanker. It is bringing members of the 90th Fighter Squadron

A close-up view of the front half of a KC-10 tanker. It is bringing me...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: FOAL EAGLE '96 Base: Kunsan Air Base Country: Republic Of Korea (KOR) Scene Camera Operator: STAFF SGT. Rob Jensen Release S... More

US Air Force AIRMAN John F. Spencer, 621st Aerial Port Squadron, McGuire Air Force Base, New Jersey, drives a USAF 10K forklift up to a US Marine Corps KC-130F Hercules to load a pallet of cargo at the Brazzaville, Congo airfield. US European Command deployed enabling forces as part of contingency planning to prepare for a possible evacuation of Americans from Zaire, gripped in a civil war

US Air Force AIRMAN John F. Spencer, 621st Aerial Port Squadron, McGui...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Brazzaville Country: Congo (COG) Scene Camera Operator: A1C Gregory L. Davis, USAF Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service D... More

A close-up view, seen from the KC-10 refueling aircraft, of the cockpit and refueling receptacle of a F-16 Fighting Falcon assigned to the 120th Fighter Wing, Air National Guard, Montana, during the refueling oepraiton. Both aircraft and crews are 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, seen from the KC-10 refueling aircraft, of the cockpi...

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

High over Germany a pair of German F-4F Phantoms fly off the left wing of a KC-135R Stratotanker after receiving fuel. The KC-135R is from the 100th Aerial Refueling Wing, Royal Air Force Mildenhall, England

High over Germany a pair of German F-4F Phantoms fly off the left wing...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Country: Deutschland / Germany (DEU) Scene Camera Operator: TSGT Brad Fallin, USAF Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital ... More

US Air Force KC-10 Extenders from the 32nd Aerial Refueling Squadron, McGuire Air Force Base, New Jersey, are parked on the ramp at Moron Air Base, Spain, to continue aerial refueling operations in support of Operation Phoenix Duke II

US Air Force KC-10 Extenders from the 32nd Aerial Refueling Squadron, ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: PHOENIX DUKE II Base: Moron Air Base State: Sevilla Country: Spain (ESP) Scene Camera Operator: SSGT Ken Bergmann, Usas Rel... More

A US Air Force (USAF) KC-10A Extender aircraft Crewmember, 305th Air Mobility Wing (AMW), 514th AMW Air Force Reserve (AFRES), McGuire Air Force Base (AFB), New Jersey (NJ), prepares to offload personal gear and unit equipment after arriving at McChord AFB, Washington (WA), to participate in the week-long USAF Air Mobility Command (AMC) sponsored Rodeo 98 airlift competition

A US Air Force (USAF) KC-10A Extender aircraft Crewmember, 305th Air M...

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

Two US Air Force (USAF) Team McGuire Rodeo 98 Team members, 605th Aircraft Generation Squadron (AGS), McGuire Air Force Base (AFB), New Jersey (NJ), pull on 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

US Air Force (USAF) SENIOR AIRMAN (SRA) Jason Johnson, Fire Guard, 605th Aircraft Generation Squadron (AGS), McGuire Air Force Base (AFB), New Jersey (NJ), checks the grounding cable as he and his team refuels 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)

US Air Force (USAF) SENIOR AIRMAN (SRA) Jason Johnson, Fire Guard, 605...

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

Air Force Reserve Command (AFRC) KC-10A Extender aircraft Pilot Major (MAJ) Randy Suttkus (left) and Flight Engineer MASTER Sergeant (MSGT) Trisha Thorton, 79th Aerial Refueling Squadron (ARS), 349th Operational Group (OG), 349th Air Mobility Wing (AMW), Travis Air Force Base (AFB), California (CA), discuss specific mission problems after their aerial refueling evaluation at the end of the aerial refueling competition portion of the US Air Force (USAF) Air Mobility Command (AMC) sponsored Rodeo 98 airlift competition at McChord AFB, Washington (WA)

Air Force Reserve Command (AFRC) KC-10A Extender aircraft Pilot Major ...

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

An Air Force Reserve Command (AFRC), 72nd Air Refueling Squadron (ARS), 434th Air Refueling Wing (ARW), Grissom Air Reserve Base (ARB), Indiana (IN), KC-135R aerial refuels a US Air Force (USAF) 97th Air Mobility Wing (AMW), Altus Air Force Base (AFB), Oklahoma (OK), C-5B Galaxy cargo aircraft during the aerial refueling competition portion of the USAF Air Mobility Command (AMC) sponsored Rodeo 98 airlift competition at McChord AFB, Washington (WA)

An Air Force Reserve Command (AFRC), 72nd Air Refueling Squadron (ARS)...

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: TSGT Billy Johnson, USAF Release St... More

Suffolk County, England. USAF AIRMAN Karcz (background) and SENIOR AIRMAN Wilson, from the 100th Aircraft Generation Squadron, 100th Air Refueling Wing, Royal Air Force (RAF) Mildenhall maneuver the pentagram refueling system past the starboard side main landing gear of a KC-135R Stratotanker aircraft

Suffolk County, England. USAF AIRMAN Karcz (background) and SENIOR AIR...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Raf Mildenhall Country: Great Britain / England (GBR) Scene Camera Operator: SRA Colette Horton Release Status: Released to Public Combined Milit... More

Suffolk County, England. USAF AIRMAN Karcz (left) and SENIOR AIRMAN Wilson, from the 100th Aircraft Generation Squadron, 100th Air Refueling Wing, Royal Air Force (RAF) Mildenhall, brace the tail section on a KC-135R Stratotanker aircraft

Suffolk County, England. USAF AIRMAN Karcz (left) and SENIOR AIRMAN Wi...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Raf Mildenhall Country: Great Britain / England (GBR) Scene Camera Operator: SRA Colette Horton Release Status: Released to Public Combined Milit... More

Suffolk County, England. USAF AIRMAN Karcz (background) and SENIOR AIRMAN Wilson, from the 100th Aircraft Generation Squadron, 100th Air Refueling Wing, Royal Air Force (RAF) Mildenhall connect the pentagram refueling system to the fuel intake receptacle on a KC-135R Stratotanker aircraft

Suffolk County, England. USAF AIRMAN Karcz (background) and SENIOR AIR...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Raf Mildenhall Country: Great Britain / England (GBR) Scene Camera Operator: SRA Colette Horton Release Status: Released to Public Combined Milit... More

Suffolk County, England. USAF AIRMAN Douglas from the 100th Aircraft Generation Squadron, 100th Air Refueling Wing, Royal Air Force (RAF) Mildenhall pulls a fuel hose toward a KC-135R Stratotanker aircraft

Suffolk County, England. USAF AIRMAN Douglas from the 100th Aircraft G...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Raf Mildenhall Country: Great Britain / England (GBR) Scene Camera Operator: SRA Colette Horton Release Status: Released to Public Combined Milit... More

Lieutenant Colonel Mike Stough, a KC-10 Pilot and Deployed Commander of the 32nd Aerial Refueling Squadron (ARS), 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 theater

Lieutenant Colonel Mike Stough, a KC-10 Pilot and Deployed Commander o...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Country: Italy (ITA) Scene Major Command Shown: AIR MOBILITY COMMAND Scene Camera Operator: SSGT Ken Bergmann, USAF Release Status: Released to Public ... More

A French Air Force Mirage 2000C drops away from a United States Air Force KC-135R Stratotanker (not shown) after refueling during a Combat Patrol mission while participating in NATO Operation Allied Force. The KC-135R is based at Royal Air Force Mildenhall, England but is being flown by a crew deployed from the 384th Air Refueling Squadron, McConnell Air Force Base, Kansas. Tankers from RAF Mildenhall make-up a large portion of the tanker forces supporting NATO aircraft during NATO Operation Allied Force

A French Air Force Mirage 2000C drops away from a United States Air Fo...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: ALLIED FORCE Country: Unknown Scene Camera Operator: SRA Greg L. Davis Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military S... More

A marshaler with the 627th Air Mobility Support Squadron, RAF Mildenhall, United Kingdom, directs a C-5B Galaxy to a parking position. The C-5B is delivering four fuel trucks to help the fuels management flight of the 100th Supply Squadron keep up with the increasing demand to refuel KC-135R Stratotankers for NATO Operation ALLIED FORCE. ALLIED FORCE objective "is to degrade and damage the military and security structure that President Milosevic (Yugoslav President) has used to depopulate and destroy the Albanian majority in Kosovo," William S. Cohen, Secretary of Defense

A marshaler with the 627th Air Mobility Support Squadron, RAF Mildenha...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: NATO Operation ALLIED FORCE Base: Raf Mildenhall Country: Great Britain / England (GBR) Scene Major Command Shown: AMC Scene... More

US Air Force SENIOR AIRMAN Nicole Gunton, Communications/Navigation Technician, 319th Aircraft Generation Squadron, Grand Forks Air Force Base, North Dakota, marshalls a 319th Air Refueling Wing KC-135R Stratotanker on the tarmac of MacDill AFB, Florida, on June 19th, 2000

US Air Force SENIOR AIRMAN Nicole Gunton, Communications/Navigation Te...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Macdill Air Force Base State: Florida (FL) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: SSGT Douglas K. Lingefelt, USAF Releas... More

A B-2 Spirit aircraft from Whiteman Air Force Base, Missouri, makes contact with the boom of a McGuire Air Force Base, New Jersey, KC-10A Extender aircraft during a Capstone orientation flight. Capstone is a Joint Airborne/Air Transportability Training mission providing interservice training for the wartime application of airlift. Through Capstone, senior level officers are able to observe the significance of airlift and its role in all military operations. The B-2 Spirit is a multi-role bomber capable of delivering both conventional and nuclear munitions. Its low-observable, or "stealth," characteristics give it the unique ability to penetrate an enemy's most sophisticated defenses and ...

A B-2 Spirit aircraft from Whiteman Air Force Base, Missouri, makes co...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: [Complete] Scene Caption: A B-2 Spirit aircraft from Whiteman Air Force Base, Missouri, makes contact with the boom of a McGuire Air Force Base, New Jers... More

A B-2 Spirit approaches a KC-10A Extender from McGuire Air Force Base, New Jersey during the filming of MTV's Road Rules 10. The refueling was part of the cast's final mission of the Road Rules season. The "Roadies" carried a crest to McGuire AFB at the crack of dawn for this 5-hour mission. During the mission the cast observed the refueling of a B-2 Spirit bomber, only to find that the captain of the bomber had instructions for them, that they must deliver the crest to General Williams on return to the base

A B-2 Spirit approaches a KC-10A Extender from McGuire Air Force Base,...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: State: New Jersey (NJ) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Major Command Shown: AMC Scene Camera Operator: Gary Ell, Civilian, USAF Release ... More

SENIOR MASTER Sergeant Butch Turner, USAF, a KC-135R Stratotanker boom operator, at the controls as he reuels a German Air Force Tornado ighter (not shown) lying air patrol over the Balkans. The 117th ARW deployed to Istres Air Base or the past month as part o the 16th Expeditionary Operations Group, a small US Air Force detachment located on this French air base as part o Operation JOINT FORGE. The 16th Expeditionary Operations Group is a unit o the 16th Air Expeditionary Wing, U.S. Air Forces in Europe (USAFE)."The United States has agreed to provide a orce o approximately 6,900 U.S. Service member to help maintain a capable military orce in Bosnia-Herzegovina. No timetable...

SENIOR MASTER Sergeant Butch Turner, USAF, a KC-135R Stratotanker boom...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: [Complete] Scene Caption: SENIOR MASTER Sergeant Butch Turner, USAF, a KC-135R Stratotanker boom operator, at the controls as he refuels a German Air Forc... More

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