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Fairchild Air Force Base

Refueling over Afghanistan

A U.S. Air Force F-15E Strike Eagle aircraft receives fuel from a Team Fairchild KC-135R Stratotanker during a mission over Afghanistan. (U.S. Air Force photo by Master Sgt. Andy Dunaway)

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Refueling over Afghanistan

Published June 12, 2008