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KC-135 Stratotanker refuels F-15s and F-35s

A U.S. Air Force F-15C Eagle from Kingsley Field Air National Guard Base receives fuel from a KC-135 Stratotanker from the 92nd Air Refueling Wing over Oregon, April 30, 2025. The 173rd FW at Kingsley Field is responsible for training air-to-air combat pilots to be as proficient as possible. The KC-135’s in-flight refueling capability allows these pilots to extend their time in the air to maximize training opportunities. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Ryan Gomez)
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KC-135 Stratotanker refuels F-15s and F-35s

U.S. Air Force KC-135 Stratotanker pilots from the 92nd and 384th Air Refueling Squadrons, complete a preflight inspection at Fairchild Air Force Base, Washington, April 30, 2025. Mechanical and electrical systems checks are conducted before every flight to ensure operational readiness and the safety of crew members, passengers and other aircraft receiving fuel. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Ryan Gomez)
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KC-135 Stratotanker refuels F-15s and F-35s

U.S. Air Force Capt. Mikhayla Polivka, left, and U.S. Air Force Lt. Col. Richard Jackson, 92nd Air Refueling Squadron KC-135 Stratotanker pilots, perform a preflight inspection at Fairchild Air Force Base, Washington, April 30, 2025. Mechanical and electrical systems checks are conducted before every flight to ensure operational readiness and the safety of crew members, passengers and other aircraft receiving fuel. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Ryan Gomez)
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KC-135 Stratotanker refuels F-15s and F-35s

U.S. Air Force Lt. Col. Richard Jackson, left, 92nd Air Refueling Squadron KC-135 Stratotanker pilot, offers strategic pre-flight inspection guidance to U.S. Air Force Capt. Mikhayla Polivka, center, 92nd ARS KC-135 pilot, and U.S. Air Force Capt. Jacob McMullen, 384th ARS KC-135 pilot, at Fairchild Air Force Base, Washington, April 30, 2025. Mechanical and electrical systems checks are conducted before every flight to ensure operational readiness and the safety of crew members, passengers and other aircraft receiving fuel. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Ryan Gomez)
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KC-135 Stratotanker refuels F-15s and F-35s

From left, U.S. Air Force Lt. Col. Richard Jackson, 92nd Air Refueling Squadron KC-135 Stratotanker pilot, U.S. Air Force Capt. Mikhayla Polivka, 92nd ARS KC-135 pilot, and U.S. Air Force Capt. Jacob McMullen, 384th ARS KC-135 pilot, perform a preflight inspection at Fairchild Air Force Base, Washington, April 30, 2025. Mechanical and electrical systems checks are conducted before every flight to ensure operational readiness and the safety of crew members, passengers and other aircraft receiving fuel. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Ryan Gomez)
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KC-135 Stratotanker refuels F-15s and F-35s

Two U.S. Air Force F-35 Lightning II jets from Luke Air Force Base fly in formation with a KC-135 Stratotanker from the 92nd Air Refueling Wing while waiting for in-flight refueling over Oregon, April 30, 2025. The 56th FW at Luke AFB is the largest fighter wing in the Air Force and trains 75 percent of the world’s F-35 pilots. The KC-135’s in-flight refueling capability allows these pilots to extend their time in the air to maximize training opportunities. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Ryan Gomez)
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KC-135 Stratotanker refuels F-15s and F-35s

Three U.S. Air Force F-35 Lightning II jets assigned to Luke Air Force Base fly in formation while waiting for in-flight refueling over Oregon, April 30, 2025. The 56th FW at Luke AFB is the largest fighter wing in the Air Force and trains 75 percent of the world’s F-35 pilots. The KC-135 Stratotanker’s in-flight refueling capability allows these pilots to extend their time in the air to maximize training opportunities. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Ryan Gomez)
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KC-135 Stratotanker refuels F-15s and F-35s

A U.S. Air Force F-35 Lightning II from Luke Air Force Base approaches a KC-135 Stratotanker from the 92nd Air Refueling Wing to receive fuel over Oregon, April 30, 2025. The 56th FW at Luke AFB is the largest fighter wing in the Air Force and trains 75 percent of the world’s F-35 pilots. The KC-135’s in-flight refueling capability allows these pilots to extend their time in the air to maximize training opportunities. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Ryan Gomez)
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Fairchild AFB KC-135 Stratotanker refuels a WC-135 Constant Phoenix

U.S. Air Force Maj. Chad Smith, right, an instructor pilot assigned to the 93rd Air Refueling Squadron, passes a used light bulb to U.S. Air Force Maj. Carson Fugal, center, an evaluator pilot assigned to the 97th Air Refueling Squadron, during a preflight check at Fairchild Air Force Base, Washington, Oct. 17, 2024. Mechanical and electrical systems checks are conducted before every flight to ensure the safety of crew members, passengers and other aircraft receiving fuel. For decades, the KC-135 has been the backbone of Air Mobility Command’s air refueling capabilities around the world because of its ability to extend global reach and project U.S. air power. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Ryan Gomez)
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Fairchild AFB KC-135 Stratotanker refuels a WC-135 Constant Phoenix

U.S. Air Force Maj. Chad Smith, an instructor pilot assigned to the 93rd Air Refueling Squadron performs a preflight check at Fairchild Air Force Base, Washington, Oct. 17, 2024. Mechanical and electrical systems checks are conducted before every flight to ensure the safety of crew members, passengers and other aircraft receiving fuel. For decades, the KC-135 has been the backbone of Air Mobility Command’s air refueling capabilities around the world because of its ability to extend global reach and project U.S. air power. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Ryan Gomez)
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Fairchild AFB KC-135 Stratotanker refuels a WC-135 Constant Phoenix

A KC-135 Stratotanker aircrew assigned to the 92nd Air Refueling Wing and crew chiefs assigned to the 92nd Maintenance Group, perform a preflight inspection of a multi-point refueling system refueling pod at Fairchild Air Force Base, Washington, Oct. 17, 2024. For decades, the KC-135 has been the backbone of Air Mobility Command’s air refueling capabilities around the world because of its ability to extend global reach and project U.S. air power. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Ryan Gomez)
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Fairchild AFB KC-135 Stratotanker refuels a WC-135 Constant Phoenix

A WC-135 Constant Phoenix aircraft, assigned to the 55th Wing, approaches a KC-135 Stratotanker aircraft, assigned to the 92nd Air Refueling Wing, to receive in-flight refueling over Montana, Oct. 17, 2024. The WC-135 samples gaseous debris in the atmosphere to detect radioactivity in support of the Limited Nuclear Test Ban Treaty of 1963, which prohibits any nation from above ground nuclear weapons testing. The KC-135’s aerial refueling capability enables aircraft like the WC-135 to extend their mission range and duration to maximize efficiency. During this flight, both KC-135 and WC-135 pilots completed training requirements to maintain mission readiness. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Ryan Gomez)
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Fairchild AFB KC-135 Stratotanker refuels a WC-135 Constant Phoenix

A KC-135 Stratotanker aircrew assigned to the 92nd Air Refueling Wing and crew chiefs assigned to the 92nd Maintenance Group, perform a preflight inspection of the boom at Fairchild Air Force Base, Washington, Oct. 17, 2024. Mechanical and electrical systems checks are conducted before every flight to ensure the safety of crew members, passengers and other aircraft receiving fuel. For decades, the KC-135 has been the backbone of Air Mobility Command’s air refueling capabilities around the world because of its ability to extend global reach and project U.S. air power. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Ryan Gomez)
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Fairchild AFB KC-135 Stratotanker refuels a WC-135 Constant Phoenix

A WC-135 Constant Phoenix aircraft, assigned to the 55th Wing, approaches a KC-135 Stratotanker aircraft, assigned to the 92nd Air Refueling Wing, to receive in-flight refueling over Montana, Oct. 17, 2024. The WC-135 samples gaseous debris in the atmosphere to detect radioactivity in support of the Limited Nuclear Test Ban Treaty of 1963, which prohibits any nation from above ground nuclear weapons testing. The KC-135’s aerial refueling capability enables aircraft like the WC-135 to extend their mission range and duration to maximize efficiency. During this flight, both KC-135 and WC-135 pilots completed training requirements to maintain mission readiness. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Ryan Gomez)
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Fairchild AFB KC-135 Stratotanker refuels a WC-135 Constant Phoenix

A KC-135 Stratotanker aircrew assigned to the 92nd Air Refueling Wing and crew chiefs assigned to the 92nd Maintenance Group, perform a preflight inspection of the boom at Fairchild Air Force Base, Washington, Oct. 17, 2024. Mechanical and electrical systems checks are conducted before every flight to ensure the safety of crew members, passengers and other aircraft receiving fuel. For decades, the KC-135 has been the backbone of Air Mobility Command’s air refueling capabilities around the world because of its ability to extend global reach and project U.S. air power. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Ryan Gomez)
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Air Traffic Control Specialists

Staff Sgt. Michaela Gundersen, a watch supervisor assigned to the 92nd Operations Support Squadron, wears an air traffic control patch while completing duties in the air traffic control tower at Fairchild Air Force Base, Washington, July 29, 2024. ATC specialists manage the flow of aircraft through all aspects of the flight, ensuring the safety and efficiency of air traffic on the ground and in the air. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Morgan St Marks)
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Air Traffic Control Specialists

Senior Airman Andrew Huynh, an air traffic control specialist assigned to the 92nd Operations Support Squadron, monitors the flight line at Fairchild at Fairchild Air Force Base, Washington, July 29, 2024. Huynh used the binoculars to visually identify the location of a distant inbound aircraft. ATC specialists manage the flow of aircraft through all aspects of the flight, ensuring the safety and efficiency of air traffic on the ground and in the air. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Morgan St Marks)
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Air Traffic Control Specialists

Senior Airman Andrew Huynh, an air traffic control specialist assigned to the 92nd Operations Support Squadron, monitors the flight line at Fairchild Air Force Base, Washington, July 29, 2024. Huynh oversaw local control, communicating with aircraft to clear them for takeoff or landing. ATC specialists manage the flow of aircraft through all aspects of the flight, ensuring the safety and efficiency of air traffic on the ground and in the air. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Morgan St Marks)
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Air Traffic Control Specialists

A U.S. Air Force air traffic control tower stands nine stories high at Fairchild Air Force Base, Washington, July 29, 2024. The ATC tower is manned 24/7 to facilitate the safe flow of aircraft to and from the airfield. During their shift, ATC specialists observe weather conditions and assist aircraft during periods or bad weather or aid aircraft dealing with a malfunction. ATC specialists manage the flow of aircraft through all aspects of the flight, ensuring the safety and efficiency of air traffic on the ground and in the air. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Morgan St Marks)
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Air Traffic Control Specialists

Staff Sgt. Michaela Gundersen, a watch supervisor assigned to the 92nd Operations Support Squadron, teaches Airman Samantha Pope, an air traffic control specialist assigned to the 92nd OSS, how to correctly read the radar and locate aircraft at Fairchild Air Force Base, Washington, July 29, 2024. Learning to read the radar is essential for ATC specialist to provide a safe and orderly flow of aircraft. ATC specialists manage the flow of aircraft through all aspects of the flight, ensuring the safety and efficiency of air traffic on the ground and in the air. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Morgan St Marks)
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