An F-16C, assigned to the 119th Fighter Squadron, Atlantic
An F-16C, assigned to the 119th Fighter Squadron, Atlantic City Air National Guard Base, N.J., takes off on the first day of Red Flag 16-3 at Nellis Air Force Base, Nev., July 11, 2016. Red Flag is a realistic ... More
A U.S. Air Force RC-135V/W Rivet Joint with the 763rd
A U.S. Air Force RC-135V/W Rivet Joint with the 763rd Expeditionary Reconnaissance Squadron takes off in support of Operation Inherent Resolve at Al Udeid Air Base, Qatar, July 18, 2017. The 763rd ERS is respo... More
An RC-135, assigned to the 38th Reconnaissance Squadron
An RC-135, assigned to the 38th Reconnaissance Squadron Offutt Air Force Base, Neb., prepares for take-off during Red Flag 16-3 at Nellis Air Force Base, Nev., July 26, 2016. Red Flag missions are conducted 2.9... More
An Offutt-based RC-135 V/W Rivet Joint aircraft takes-off
An Offutt-based RC-135 V/W Rivet Joint aircraft takes-off during Global Thunder 17, U.S. Strategic Command’s annual command post and field training exercise, Oct. 30, 2016, at Offutt Air Force Base, Neb. The ex... More
U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Jordan Kaminski, a 340th
U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Jordan Kaminski, a 340th Expeditionary Air Refueling Squadron KC-135 Stratotanker boom operator, refuels a RC-135 Rivet Joint during an Operation Freedom’s Sentinel mission over Afg... More
U.S Air Force Staff Sgt. Bruce Boland, a hydraulic
U.S Air Force Staff Sgt. Bruce Boland, a hydraulic technician with the 763rd Expeditionary Aircraft Maintenance Unit, removes air conditioning hose to a RC-135V/W Rivet Joint at Al Udeid Air Base, Qatar, July 4... More
U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Matthew Morrison, 82nd
U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Matthew Morrison, 82nd Reconnaissance Squadron quality assurance chief inspector, examines a safety checklist July 18, 2016, at Kadena Air Base, Japan. The 82nd RS QA office checks the... More
A member from the 763rd Expeditionary Reconnaissance
A member from the 763rd Expeditionary Reconnaissance Squadron exits an RC-135 Rivet Joint surveillance aircraft July 24, 2015 at Al Udeid Air Base, Qatar. The RC-135 Rivet Joint aircraft has maintained a consta... More
An RC-135S Cobra Ball taxis toward the end of the runway
An RC-135S Cobra Ball taxis toward the end of the runway to prepare for takeoff Sept. 1, Offutt Air Force Base, Neb. The Cobra Ball, with its trademark black wing, conducts sensitive reconnaissance operations.... More
A U.S. Air Force RC-135 Rivet Joint approaches a KC-135
A U.S. Air Force RC-135 Rivet Joint approaches a KC-135 Stratotanker for aerial refueling in support of an Operation Freedom’s Sentinel mission over Afghanistan Jan. 3, 2017. The 340th Expeditionary Air Refueli... More
U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Louis Guadron, 82nd Reconnaissance
U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Louis Guadron, 82nd Reconnaissance Squadron aerospace propulsion systems technician, is given an inspection out-brief by Tech. Sgt. Matthew Morrison, 82nd RS quality assurance chief in... More
A RC-135 Rivet Joint from the 379th Air Expeditionary
A RC-135 Rivet Joint from the 379th Air Expeditionary Wing takes off for a mission Oct. 21, 2016, at Al Udeid Air Base, Qatar. The aircraft provided reconnaissance to the 20-nation air coalition by collecting r... More
U.S Air Force Master Sgt. David Boubion, production
U.S Air Force Master Sgt. David Boubion, production superintendent with the 763rd Expeditionary Aircraft Maintenance Unit, conducts a pre-flight inspection on a RC-135V/W Rivet Joint at Al Udeid Air Base, Qatar... More
An RC-135S Cobra Ball prepares for takeoff Sept. 1,
An RC-135S Cobra Ball prepares for takeoff Sept. 1, Offutt Air Force Base, Neb. The Air Force has just three Cobra Balls in its inventory. Sensitive reconnaissance operations are performed by the crew, along wi... More
A KC-135 Stratotanker from the 155th Air Refueling
A KC-135 Stratotanker from the 155th Air Refueling Wing, refuels a RC-135 from Offutt Air Force Base, Nebraska April 4, 2017, at the 155th ARW, Lincoln, Nebraska. (U.S. Air Force photo taken by Airman 1st Class... More
An RC-135V/W Rivet Joint reconnaissance aircraft leaves
An RC-135V/W Rivet Joint reconnaissance aircraft leaves a KC-135 Stratotanker after aerial refueling training, Jan. 26, 2016, over Nebraska. According to the Air Force fact sheet, these aircraft support theater... More
A U.S. Air Force RC-135 Rivet Joint approaches a KC-135
A U.S. Air Force RC-135 Rivet Joint approaches a KC-135 Stratotanker for aerial refueling in support of an Operation Freedom’s Sentinel mission over Afghanistan Jan. 3, 2017. The 340th Expeditionary Air Refueli... More
A U.S. Air Force RC-135V/W Rivet Joint with the 763th
A U.S. Air Force RC-135V/W Rivet Joint with the 763th Expeditionary Reconnaissance Squadron takes off in support of Operation Inherent Resolve at Al Udeid Air Base, Qatar, July 18, 2017. The 763th ERS is respo... More
A U.S. Air Force RC-135 Rivet Joint conducts a mission
A U.S. Air Force RC-135 Rivet Joint conducts a mission within the U.S. Air Force Central Command Area of Responsibility May 26, 2019. The Rivet Joint supports theater and national level consumers with near real... More
Members from the 763rd Expeditionary Reconnaissance
Members from the 763rd Expeditionary Reconnaissance Squadron exit an RC-135 Rivet Joint surveillance aircraft July 24, 2015 at Al Udeid Air Base, Qatar. The RC-135 Rivet Joint aircraft has maintained a constant... More
A RC-135 Rivet Joint takes on fuel from a KC-135
A RC-135 Rivet Joint takes on fuel from a KC-135 Stratotanker, assigned to the 340th Expeditionary Air Refueling Squadron, while flying over Afghanistan in support of Operation Enduring Freedom, Feb. 26, 2011.
First Lt. Pablo Frias, right, Capt. Brendan Keiper,
First Lt. Pablo Frias, right, Capt. Brendan Keiper, 351st Air Refueling Squadron pilots, conduct pre-flight checks prior to a flight at RAF Mildenhall, England, Feb. 26, 2020. The 100th Air Refueling Wing prov... More
A US Air Force RC-135 Rivet Joint reconnaissance aircraft taxies down ...
The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: SOUTHERN WATCH Base: Prince Sultan Air Base Country: Saudi Arabia (SAU) Scene Camera Operator: SSGT Sean M. Worrell, USAF Re... More
A RC-135 Rivet Joint, assigned to the 763rd Expeditionary
A RC-135 Rivet Joint, assigned to the 763rd Expeditionary Reconnaissance Squadron, takes on fuel from a KC-135 Stratotanker, assigned to the 340th Expeditionary Air Refueling Squadron, while flying over Afghani... More
Maintainers assigned to the 79th Fighter Squadron,
Maintainers assigned to the 79th Fighter Squadron, Shaw Air Force Base, S.C., work on an F-16CJ during Red Flag 16-3 at Nellis Air Force Base, Nev., July 25, 2016. Red Flag provides a series of intense air-to-a... More
A RC-135 Rivet Joint maneuvers away after receiving
A RC-135 Rivet Joint maneuvers away after receiving fuel from a KC-135 Stratotanker, assigned to the 340th Expeditionary Air Refueling Squadron, while flying over Afghanistan in support of Operation Enduring Fr... More
U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Aaron Wilkes, 55th Aircraft
U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Aaron Wilkes, 55th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron dedicated crew chief, walks out onto the wing of an RC-135 Rivet Joint during a routine inspection inside of the Bennie Davis Maintenan... More
U.S. Air Force Lt. Col. Tate Whitener, a 340th Expeditionary
U.S. Air Force Lt. Col. Tate Whitener, a 340th Expeditionary Air Refueling Squadron KC-135 Stratotanker pilot, prepares for takeoff in support of an Operation Freedom’s Sentinel mission at Al Udeid Air Base, Qa... More
Staff Sgt. Adam Craft, 340th Expeditionary Air Refueling
Staff Sgt. Adam Craft, 340th Expeditionary Air Refueling Squadron boom operator, conducts aerial refueling operations from a KC-135 Stratotanker supporting Operation Enduring Freedom in the skies above Afghanis... More
A U.S. Air Force KC-135 Stratotanker assigned to the
A U.S. Air Force KC-135 Stratotanker assigned to the 100th Air Refueling Wing taxis on the flightline at RAF Mildenhall, England, in support of Mission Assurance exercise 19-1, April 24, 2019. The exercise was ... More
A RC-135 Rivet Joint, assigned to the 763rd Expeditionary
A RC-135 Rivet Joint, assigned to the 763rd Expeditionary Reconnaissance Squadron, maneuvers into position behind a KC-135 Stratotanker, assigned to the 340th Expeditionary Air Refueling Squadron, to be refuele... More
An RC-135S Cobra Ball rushes down the runway Sept.
An RC-135S Cobra Ball rushes down the runway Sept. 1, Offutt Air Force Base, Neb. From above, the starboard black wing showcases which variant of the RC-135 is flying. Sensitive reconnaissance operations are ... More
A RC-135 Rivet Joint maneuvers into position to be
A RC-135 Rivet Joint maneuvers into position to be refueled behind a KC-135 Stratotanker, assigned to the 340th Expeditionary Air Refueling Squadron, while flying over Afghanistan in support of Operation Enduri... More
U.S. Air Force Lt. Col. John Okkonen, a 340th Expeditionary
U.S. Air Force Lt. Col. John Okkonen, a 340th Expeditionary Air Refueling Squadron KC-135 Stratotanker pilot, flies during an Operation Freedom’s Sentinel mission over Afghanistan, Jan. 3, 2017. The 340th EARS ... More
U.S. Air Force Lt. Col. Evan Smith, 97th Intelligence
U.S. Air Force Lt. Col. Evan Smith, 97th Intelligence Squadron commander, bids farewell to his Airmen at a formal change-of-command ceremony held inside the Bennie Davis Maintenance Facility on June 19, Offutt ... More
A 22nd Aircraft Maintenance Squadron crew chief marshals
A 22nd Aircraft Maintenance Squadron crew chief marshals a KC-135 Stratotanker, Jan. 26, 2016, at McConnell Air Force Base, Kan. The aircraft was returning back to base after an aerial refueling training missio... More
A U.S. Air Force RC-135 Rivet Joint conducts a mission
A U.S. Air Force RC-135 Rivet Joint conducts a mission within the U.S. Air Force Central Command Area of Responsibility May 26, 2019. The Rivet Joint supports theater and national level consumers with near real... More
A RC-135 Rivet Joint, assigned to the 763rd Expeditionary
A RC-135 Rivet Joint, assigned to the 763rd Expeditionary Reconnaissance Squadron, flies over Afghanistan in support of Operation Enduring Freedom, June 19, 2011. The RC-135 Rivet Joint reconnaissance aircraft ... More
U.S Air Force Airmen with the 763rd Expeditionary Aircraft
U.S Air Force Airmen with the 763rd Expeditionary Aircraft Maintenance Unit, review a RC-135V/W Rivet Joint paper work at Al Udeid Air Base, Qatar, July 4, 2017. The Airmen are responsible for keeping the RC-1... More
A U.S. Air Force KC-135 Stratotanker assigned to the
A U.S. Air Force KC-135 Stratotanker assigned to the 100th Air Refueling Wing taxis on the flightline at RAF Mildenhall, England, in support of Mission Assurance exercise 19-1, April 24, 2019. The exercise was ... More
U.S Air Force Airmen with the 763rd Expeditionary Aircraft
U.S Air Force Airmen with the 763rd Expeditionary Aircraft Maintenance Unit, push an external power supply to a RC-135V/W Rivet Joint at Al Udeid Air Base, Qatar, July 4, 2017. The Airmen are responsible for k... More
U.S Air Force Airman 1st Class David Boggs, a crew
U.S Air Force Airman 1st Class David Boggs, a crew chief with the 763rd Expeditionary Aircraft Maintenance Unit, marshals a RC-135V/W Rivet Joint for take-off at Al Udeid Air Base, Qatar, July 4, 2017. Boggs i... More
A crew chief assigned to the 763rd Expeditionary
A crew chief assigned to the 763rd Expeditionary Reconnaissance Squadron directs a RC-135 Rivet Joint from its parking area in preparation for a mission at Al Udeid Air Base, Qatar on Nov. 21, 2019. The 763 ERS... More
U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Jordan Kaminski, a 340th
U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Jordan Kaminski, a 340th Expeditionary Air Refueling Squadron KC-135 Stratotanker boom operator, refuels a RC-135 Rivet Joint during an Operation Freedom’s Sentinel mission over Afg... More
A RC-135 Rivet Joint, assigned to the 763rd Expeditionary
A RC-135 Rivet Joint, assigned to the 763rd Expeditionary Reconnaissance Squadron, flies over Afghanistan in support of Operation Enduring Freedom, June 19, 2011. The RC-135 Rivet Joint reconnaissance aircraft ... More
A RC-135 Rivet Joint receives fuel from a KC-10 Extender
A RC-135 Rivet Joint receives fuel from a KC-10 Extender during a mission in support of Operation Inherent Resolve over Southwest Asia, Aug. 4, 2017. The RC-135 is a reconnaissance aircraft providing near real-... More
An RC-135V/W Rivet Joint sits on display outside the
An RC-135V/W Rivet Joint sits on display outside the Bennie Davis Maintenance Facility as the new flagship aircraft of the 55th Wing at Offutt Air Force Base, Neb., March 16. The jet recently returned from bein... More
A U.S. Air Force KC-135 Stratotanker assigned to the
A U.S. Air Force KC-135 Stratotanker assigned to the 100th Air Refueling Wing taxis on the flightline at RAF Mildenhall, England, in support of Mission Assurance exercise 19-1, April 24, 2019. The exercise was ... More
U.S Air Force Staff Sgt. Bruce Boland, a hydraulic
U.S Air Force Staff Sgt. Bruce Boland, a hydraulic technician with the 763rd Expeditionary Aircraft Maintenance Unit, plugs in an external power supply to a RC-135V/W Rivet Joint at Al Udeid Air Base, Qatar, Ju... More
An Offutt-based RC-135 V/W Rivet Joint climbs into
An Offutt-based RC-135 V/W Rivet Joint climbs into the air during Global Thunder 17, U.S. Strategic Command’s annual command post and field training exercise, Oct. 30, 2016, at Offutt Air Force Base, Neb. The e... More
U.S Air Force Airman 1st Class Zachary Tomcyzk, a guidance
U.S Air Force Airman 1st Class Zachary Tomcyzk, a guidance and control technician with the 763rd Expeditionary Aircraft Maintenance Unit, removes the engine cover to a RC-135V/W Rivet Joint at Al Udeid Air Base... More
A B-1B Lancer sits adjacent to an RC-135 from Offutt
A B-1B Lancer sits adjacent to an RC-135 from Offutt Air Force Base, Neb., prior to takeoff for Red Flag 20-1, Jan. 27, 2020. The purpose of the exercise is to maximize the combat readiness, capabilities, and s... More
U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Jordan Kaminski, a 340th
U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Jordan Kaminski, a 340th Expeditionary Air Refueling Squadron KC-135 Stratotanker boom operator, refuels a RC-135 Rivet Joint during an Operation Freedom’s Sentinel mission over Afg... More
A RC-135 Rivet Joint, assigned to the 763rd Expeditionary
A RC-135 Rivet Joint, assigned to the 763rd Expeditionary Reconnaissance Squadron, flies over Afghanistan in support of Operation Enduring Freedom, June 19, 2011. The RC-135 Rivet Joint reconnaissance aircraft ... More
An RC-135V/W Rivet Joint reconnaissance aircraft approaches
An RC-135V/W Rivet Joint reconnaissance aircraft approaches a KC-135 Stratotanker for aerial refueling training, Jan. 26, 2016, over Nebraska. These aircraft support theater and national level consumers with ne... More
Social media graphic made to honor the active-duty
Social media graphic made to honor the active-duty men and women of Offutt AIr Force Base, Neb. The adopted wing moniker of ‘Warhawks’ is used as the title for the faux comic book cover with it’s comic aestheti... More
Staff Sgt. Amanda Helton, AFCENT Combat Camera aerial
Staff Sgt. Amanda Helton, AFCENT Combat Camera aerial videographer, documents an air refueling mission from a KC-135 Stratotanker supporting Operation Enduring Freedom in the skies above Afghanistan, June 19, 2011.
Staff Sgt. Amanda Helton, AFCENT Combat Camera aerial
Staff Sgt. Amanda Helton, AFCENT Combat Camera aerial videographer, documents an air refueling mission from a KC-135 Stratotanker supporting Operation Enduring Freedom in the skies above Afghanistan, June 19, 2011.
A RC-135 Rivet Joint, assigned to the 763rd Expeditionary
A RC-135 Rivet Joint, assigned to the 763rd Expeditionary Reconnaissance Squadron, returns to mission after being refueled by a KC-135 Stratotanker, assigned to the 340th Expeditionary Air Refueling Squadron, i... More
An F-16CJ pilot assigned to the 79th Fighter Squadron,
An F-16CJ pilot assigned to the 79th Fighter Squadron, Shaw Air Force Base, S.C., waits as the jet receives mid-air refueling during Red Flag 16-3 over the Nevada Test and Training Range, July 27, 2016. Red Fla... More
55th Operations Group Conference
Welcome poster for the 55th Operations Group Commander’s Conference held in September, Offutt Air Force Base, Neb. The graphic elements were used in all promotional material - both in print and digital mediums;... More
An RC-135V/W Rivet Joint aircraft leaves the runway
An RC-135V/W Rivet Joint aircraft leaves the runway Aug. 13, at Offutt AFB, Neb. The Rivet Joint is a reconnaissance aircraft used by both the U.S. Air Force and U.K. Royal Air Force. (U.S. Air Force photo by... More
A U.S. Air Force RC-135 Rivet Joint, assigned to the
A U.S. Air Force RC-135 Rivet Joint, assigned to the 95th Reconnaissance Squadron, takes off the flightline at RAF Mildenhall, ,April 24, 2019. The RC-135 is a reconnaissance aircraft, hosting a myriad of techn... More
An Offutt-based RC-135 V/W Rivet Joint aircraft taxis
An Offutt-based RC-135 V/W Rivet Joint aircraft taxis out of its parking spot during Global Thunder 17, U.S. Strategic Command’s annual command post and field training exercise, Oct. 30, 2016, at Offutt Air For... More
A U.S. Air Force RC-135V/W Rivet Joint with the 763rd
A U.S. Air Force RC-135V/W Rivet Joint with the 763rd Expeditionary Reconnaissance Squadron takes off in support of Operation Inherent Resolve at Al Udeid Air Base, Qatar, July 18, 2017. The 763rd ERS is respo... More
U.S. Air Force Lt. Col. Tate Whitener, a 340th Expeditionary
U.S. Air Force Lt. Col. Tate Whitener, a 340th Expeditionary Air Refueling Squadron KC-135 Stratotanker pilot, prepares for takeoff in support of an Operation Freedom’s Sentinel mission at Al Udeid Air Base, Qa... More
A RC-135 Rivet Joint, assigned to the 763rd Expeditionary
A RC-135 Rivet Joint, assigned to the 763rd Expeditionary Reconnaissance Squadron, maneuvers into position behind a KC-135 Stratotanker, assigned to the 340th Expeditionary Air Refueling Squadron, to be refuele... More
Airmen from the 351st Air Refueling Squadron and 100th
Airmen from the 351st Air Refueling Squadron and 100th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron review a checklist prior to a flight at RAF Mildenhall, England, Feb. 26, 2020. The 100th Air Refueling Wing is the only perm... More
Senior Master Sgt. Timothy Lindell is met by his daughter,
Senior Master Sgt. Timothy Lindell is met by his daughter, Staff Sgt. Kimberly Haithcoat, after his final flight aboard an RC-135 Rivet Joint at the 379th Air Expeditionary Wing in Southwest Asia, Oct. 10, 2013... More
A U.S. Air Force KC-135 Stratotanker assigned to the
A U.S. Air Force KC-135 Stratotanker assigned to the 100th Air Refueling Wing taxis on the flightline at RAF Mildenhall, England, in support of Mission Assurance exercise 19-1, April 24, 2019. The exercise was ... More
A U.S. Air Force RC-135 Rivet Joint receives fuel from
A U.S. Air Force RC-135 Rivet Joint receives fuel from a KC-135 Stratotanker during a mission within the U.S. Air Force Central Command Area of Responsibility May 26, 2019. The Rivet Joint supports theater and ... More
A U.S. Air Force RC-135 Rivet Joint receives fuel from
A U.S. Air Force RC-135 Rivet Joint receives fuel from a KC-135 Stratotanker during a mission within the U.S. Air Force Central Command Area of Responsibility May 26, 2019. The Rivet Joint supports theater and ... More
A RC-135 Rivet Joint maneuvers away after receiving
A RC-135 Rivet Joint maneuvers away after receiving fuel from a KC-135 Stratotanker, assigned to the 340th Expeditionary Air Refueling Squadron, while flying over Afghanistan in support of Operation Enduring Fr... More
A U.S. Air Force RC-135 Rivet Joint assigned to the
A U.S. Air Force RC-135 Rivet Joint assigned to the 95th Reconnaissance Squadron takes off from RAF Mildenhall, England, April 18, 2019. The Rivet Joint, part of the 55th Wing, Offutt AFB, Neb., can provide on-... More
A U.S. Air Force RC-135 Rivet Joint assigned to the
A U.S. Air Force RC-135 Rivet Joint assigned to the 95th Reconnaissance Squadron prepares to receive fuel from a KC-135 Stratotanker from the 100th Air Refueling Wing, RAF Mildenhall, England, Feb. 26, 2020. Th... More
A U.S. Air Force RC-135 Rivet Joint assigned to the
A U.S. Air Force RC-135 Rivet Joint assigned to the 95th Reconnaissance Squadron takes off from RAF Mildenhall, England, April 18, 2019. The Rivet Joint, part of the 55th Wing, Offutt AFB, Neb., can provide on-... More
Staff Sgt. Adam Craft, 340th Expeditionary Air Refueling
Staff Sgt. Adam Craft, 340th Expeditionary Air Refueling Squadron boom operator, conducts aerial refueling operations from a KC-135 Stratotanker supporting Operation Enduring Freedom in the skies above Afghanis... More
An RC-135, assigned to the 38th Reconnaissance Squadron
An RC-135, assigned to the 38th Reconnaissance Squadron Offutt Air Force Base, Neb., prepares for take-off during Red Flag 16-3 at Nellis Air Force Base, Nev., July 26, 2016. Red Flag provides an opportunity fo... More
U.S Air Force Airman 1st Class Lane Fugat, a communication
U.S Air Force Airman 1st Class Lane Fugat, a communication and navigation technician with the 763rd Expeditionary Aircraft Maintenance Unit, watches the engines start to a RC-135V/W Rivet Joint at Al Udeid Air ... More
U.S Air Force RC-135V/W Rivet Joint with the 763rd
U.S Air Force RC-135V/W Rivet Joint with the 763rd Expeditionary Reconnaissance Squadron takes off at Al Udeid Air Base, Qatar, July 4, 2017. The 763th ERS are responsible for gathering near real time on-scene... More
A U.S. Air Force RC-135 Rivet Joint, assigned to the
A U.S. Air Force RC-135 Rivet Joint, assigned to the 95th Reconnaissance Squadron, takes off the flightline at RAF Mildenhall, ,April 24, 2019. The RC-135 is a reconnaissance aircraft, hosting a myriad of techn... More
A U.S. Air Force Airman marshals an RC-135 Rivet Joint
A U.S. Air Force Airman marshals an RC-135 Rivet Joint surveillance aircraft into position July 24, 2015 at Al Udeid Air Base, Qatar. The RC-135 Rivet Joint aircraft has maintained a constant presence in Southw... More
Airmen assigned to the 763rd Expeditionary Reconnaissance
Airmen assigned to the 763rd Expeditionary Reconnaissance Squadron render a salute during the playing of the National Anthem during a ceremony held at Al Udeid Air Base, Qatar on Nov. 23, 2019. The 763 ERS held... More
U.S Air Force Airman 1st Class Jacob Schwartz, a crew
U.S Air Force Airman 1st Class Jacob Schwartz, a crew chief with the 763rd Expeditionary Aircraft Maintenance Unit, cleans the windows on RC-135V/W Rivet Joint at Al Udeid Air Base, Qatar, July 4, 2017. Schwart... More
A U.S. Air Force RC-135 Rivet Joint assigned to the
A U.S. Air Force RC-135 Rivet Joint assigned to the 95th Reconnaissance Squadron receives fuel from a KC-135 Stratotanker from the 100th Air Refueling Wing, RAF Mildenhall, England, Feb. 26, 2020. The 100th ARW... More
A U.S. Air Force RC-135 Rivet Joint receives fuel from
A U.S. Air Force RC-135 Rivet Joint receives fuel from a KC-135 Stratotanker during a mission within the U.S. Air Force Central Command Area of Responsibility May 26, 2019. The Rivet Joint supports theater and ... More
U.S. Air Force Lt. Col. Tate Whitener, a 340th Expeditionary
U.S. Air Force Lt. Col. Tate Whitener, a 340th Expeditionary Air Refueling Squadron KC-135 Stratotanker pilot, flies during an Operation Freedom’s Sentinel mission over Afghanistan, Jan. 3, 2017. The 340th EARS... More
A U.S. Air Force RC-135 Rivet Joint approaches the
A U.S. Air Force RC-135 Rivet Joint approaches the boom of a KC-135 Stratotanker during a mission May 26, 2019. The Rivet Joint supports theater and national level consumers with near real time on-screen intell... More
U.S Air Force Staff Sgt Bruce Boland, a hydraulic technician
U.S Air Force Staff Sgt Bruce Boland, a hydraulic technician with the 763rd Expeditionary Aircraft Maintenance Unit, conducts a pre-flight inspection on a RC-135V/W Rivet Joint at Al Udeid Air Base, Qatar, July... More
Offutt Airmen launch an RC-135 Rivet Joint in response
Offutt Airmen launch an RC-135 Rivet Joint in response to threats of flooding near the southeast side of Offutt Air Force Base, Nebraska March 16, 2019. The state of Nebraska is experiencing widespread flooding... More
An F-16CJ, assigned to the 79th Fighter Squadron, Shaw
An F-16CJ, assigned to the 79th Fighter Squadron, Shaw Air Force Base, S.C., sits on the flightline during Red Flag 16-3 before take-off at Nellis Air Force Base, Nev., July 25, 2016. Flying units from around t... More
An EA-18G, assigned to the Electronic Attack Squadron
An EA-18G, assigned to the Electronic Attack Squadron 139, Whidbey Island Naval Air Station, WA., sits in a hangar as maintainers repair the aircraft during Red Flag 16-3 at Nellis Air Force Base, Nev. July 25,... More
U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Jordan Kaminski, a 340th
U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Jordan Kaminski, a 340th Expeditionary Air Refueling Squadron KC-135 Stratotanker boom operator, talks with an RC-135 Rivet Joint pilot during aerial refueling for an Operation Free... More
Offutt Airmen launch an RC-135 Rivet Joint in response
Offutt Airmen launch an RC-135 Rivet Joint in response to threats of flooding near the southeast side of Offutt Air Force Base, Nebraska March 16, 2019. The state of Nebraska is experiencing widespread flooding... More
A U.S. Air Force RC-135 Rivet Joint assigned to the
A U.S. Air Force RC-135 Rivet Joint assigned to the 95th Reconnaissance Squadron flies away from a KC-135 Stratotanker from the 100th Air Refueling Wing, RAF Mildenhall, England, after receiving fuel Feb. 26, 2... More
A KC-135 Stratotanker sits on the flightline, Jan.
A KC-135 Stratotanker sits on the flightline, Jan. 26, 2016, at McConnell Air Force Base, Kan. The KC-135 has been refueling aircraft for almost 60 years and will continue to be the backbone of the U.S. Air For... More
A U.S. Air Force KC-135 Stratotanker assigned to the
A U.S. Air Force KC-135 Stratotanker assigned to the 100th Air Refueling Wing taxis on the flightline at RAF Mildenhall, England, in support of Mission Assurance exercise 19-1, April 24, 2019. The exercise was ... More
Senior Master Sgt. Timothy Lindell disembarks an RC-135
Senior Master Sgt. Timothy Lindell disembarks an RC-135 Rivet Joint for the last time after his final flight at the 379th Air Expeditionary Wing in Southwest Asia, Oct. 10, 2013. Lindell’s flight in service to ... More
First Lt. Steven Hartig, 350th Air Refueling Squadron
First Lt. Steven Hartig, 350th Air Refueling Squadron pilot, conducts a pre-flight check, Jan. 26, 2016, at McConnell Air Force Base, Kan. Pre-flight checks ensure that the aircraft is ready to fly and all safe... More
A U.S. Air Force KC-135 Stratotanker from the 909th
A U.S. Air Force KC-135 Stratotanker from the 909th Air Refueling Squadron refuels a U.S. Air Force RC-135W Rivet Joint reconnaissance aircraft from the 82nd Intelligence Squadron near Okinawa, Japan, Dec. 24, ... More