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Fairchild supports MAWTS-1 with aerial refueling

A U.S. Marine Corps F/A-18 Hornet assigned to Marine Fighter Attack Squadron 312 receives fuel from a U.S. Air Force KC-135 Stratotanker assigned to the 92nd Air Refueling Wing over Arizona, April 9, 2024. The mission was part of the Weapons and Tactics Instructor course hosted by Marine Aviation Weapons and Tactics Squadron One. MAWTS-1 provides unit instructors advanced tactical training and certification to support Marine Aviation Training and Readiness. During the seven-week MAWTS-1 WTI course, experienced Marine Corps, joint, and ally military personnel learn to integrate all elements of the Marine-Air Ground Task Force. The aerial refueling allows the Marine Corps aircraft to stay airborne longer, ensuring the aircraft has the time to complete the advanced tactical training. Operations like the MAWTS aerial refueling training gives Joint Force experience to the KC-135 aircrew and the Marine Corps receiving aircraft. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Haiden Morris)

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Fairchild supports MAWTS-1 with aerial refueling

A U.S. Marine Corps F/A-18 Hornet assigned to Marine Fighter Attack Squadron 312 advances towards a U.S. Air Force KC-135 Stratotanker assigned to the 92nd Air Refueling Wing over Arizona, April 9, 2024. The mission was part of the Weapons and Tactics Instructor course hosted by Marine Aviation Weapons and Tactics Squadron One. MAWTS-1 provides unit instructors advanced tactical training and certification to support Marine Aviation Training and Readiness. During the seven-week MAWTS-1 WTI course, experienced Marine Corps, joint, and ally military personnel learn to integrate all elements of the Marine-Air Ground Task Force. The aerial refueling allows the Marine Corps aircraft to stay airborne longer, ensuring the aircraft has the time to complete the advanced tactical training. Operations like the MAWTS aerial refueling training gives Joint Force experience to the KC-135 aircrew and the Marine Corps receiving aircraft. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Haiden Morris)

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Fairchild supports MAWTS-1 with aerial refueling

A U.S. Marine Corps F/A-18 Hornet assigned to Marine Fighter Attack Squadron 312 diverges after receiving fuel from a U.S. Air Force KC-135 Stratotanker assigned to the 92nd Air Refueling Wing over Arizona, April 9, 2024. The mission was part of the Weapons and Tactics Instructor course hosted by Marine Aviation Weapons and Tactics Squadron One. MAWTS-1 provides unit instructors advanced tactical training and certification to support Marine Aviation Training and Readiness. During the seven-week MAWTS-1 WTI course, experienced Marine Corps, joint, and ally military personnel learn to integrate all elements of the Marine-Air Ground Task Force. The aerial refueling allows the Marine Corps aircraft to stay airborne longer, ensuring the aircraft has the time to complete the advanced tactical training. Operations like the MAWTS aerial refueling training gives Joint Force experience to the KC-135 aircrew and the Marine Corps receiving aircraft. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Haiden Morris)

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Fairchild supports MAWTS-1 with aerial refueling

A U.S. Marine Corps F/A-18 Hornet assigned to Marine Fighter Attack Squadron 312 diverges after receiving fuel from a U.S. Air Force KC-135 Stratotanker assigned to the 92nd Air Refueling Wing over Arizona, April 9, 2024. The mission was part of the Weapons and Tactics Instructor course hosted by Marine Aviation Weapons and Tactics Squadron One. MAWTS-1 provides unit instructors advanced tactical training and certification to support Marine Aviation Training and Readiness. During the seven-week MAWTS-1 WTI course, experienced Marine Corps, joint, and ally military personnel learn to integrate all elements of the Marine-Air Ground Task Force. The aerial refueling allows the Marine Corps aircraft to stay airborne longer, ensuring the aircraft has the time to complete the advanced tactical training. Operations like the MAWTS aerial refueling training gives Joint Force experience to the KC-135 aircrew and the Marine Corps receiving aircraft. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Haiden Morris)

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Fairchild supports MAWTS-1 with aerial refueling

A U.S. Marine Corps F/A-18 Hornet assigned to Marine Fighter Attack Squadron 312 diverges after receiving fuel from a U.S. Air Force KC-135 Stratotanker assigned to the 92nd Air Refueling Wing over Arizona, April 9, 2024. The mission was part of the Weapons and Tactics Instructor course hosted by Marine Aviation Weapons and Tactics Squadron One. MAWTS-1 provides unit instructors advanced tactical training and certification to support Marine Aviation Training and Readiness. During the seven-week MAWTS-1 WTI course, experienced Marine Corps, joint, and ally military personnel learn to integrate all elements of the Marine-Air Ground Task Force. The aerial refueling allows the Marine Corps aircraft to stay airborne longer, ensuring the aircraft has the time to complete the advanced tactical training. Operations like the MAWTS aerial refueling training gives Joint Force experience to the KC-135 aircrew and the Marine Corps receiving aircraft. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Haiden Morris)

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Fairchild supports MAWTS-1 with aerial refueling

U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Talon Brandel, an in-flight refueling specialist assigned to the 97th Air Refueling Squadron, refuels a U.S. Marine Corps F/A-18 Hornet during aerial refueling mission over Arizona, April 9, 2024. The mission was part of the Weapons and Tactics Instructor course hosted by Marine Aviation Weapons and Tactics Squadron One. MAWTS-1 provides unit instructors advanced tactical training and certification to support Marine Aviation Training and Readiness. During the seven-week MAWTS-1 WTI course, experienced Marine Corps, joint, and ally military personnel learn to integrate all elements of the Marine-Air Ground Task Force. The aerial refueling allows the Marine Corps aircraft to stay airborne longer, ensuring the aircraft has the time to complete the advanced tactical training. Operations like the MAWTS aerial refueling training gives Joint Force experience to the KC-135 aircrew and the Marine Corps receiving aircraft. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Haiden Morris)

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Fairchild supports MAWTS-1 with aerial refueling

U.S. Air Force 1st Lt. Ben Isley, a KC-135 Stratotanker pilot assigned to the 97th Air Refueling Squadron, flies a KC-135 during a U.S. Marine Corps F/A-18 Hornet aerial refueling mission over Washington state, April 9, 2024. The mission was part of the Weapons and Tactics Instructor course hosted by Marine Aviation Weapons and Tactics Squadron One. MAWTS-1 provides unit instructors advanced tactical training and certification to support Marine Aviation Training and Readiness. During the seven-week MAWTS-1 WTI course, experienced Marine Corps, joint, and ally military personnel learn to integrate all elements of the Marine-Air Ground Task Force. The aerial refueling allows the Marine Corps aircraft to stay airborne longer, ensuring the aircraft has the time to complete the advanced tactical training. Operations like the MAWTS aerial refueling training gives Joint Force experience to the KC-135 aircrew and the Marine Corps receiving aircraft. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Haiden Morris)

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Fairchild supports MAWTS-1 with aerial refueling

U.S. Air Force 1st Lt. Ben Isley, a KC-135 Stratotanker pilot assigned to the 97th Air Refueling Squadron, taxis a KC-135 before conducting a U.S. Marine Corps F/A-18 Hornet aerial refueling mission at Fairchild Air Force Base, Washington, April 9, 2024. The mission was part of the Weapons and Tactics Instructor course hosted by Marine Aviation Weapons and Tactics Squadron One. MAWTS-1 provides unit instructors advanced tactical training and certification to support Marine Aviation Training and Readiness. During the seven-week MAWTS-1 WTI course, experienced Marine Corps, joint, and ally military personnel learn to integrate all elements of the Marine-Air Ground Task Force. The aerial refueling allows the Marine Corps aircraft to stay airborne longer, ensuring the aircraft has the time to complete the advanced tactical training. Operations like the MAWTS aerial refueling training gives Joint Force experience to the KC-135 aircrew and the Marine Corps receiving aircraft. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Haiden Morris)

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Fairchild supports MAWTS-1 with aerial refueling

U.S. Air Force Maj. Bradley Daniel, a KC-135 Stratotanker pilot assigned to the 97th Air Refueling Squadron, taxis into takeoff position before conducting a U.S. Marine Corps F/A-18 Hornet aerial refueling mission at Fairchild Air Force Base, Washington, April 9, 2024. The mission was part of the Weapons and Tactics Instructor course hosted by Marine Aviation Weapons and Tactics Squadron One. MAWTS-1 provides unit instructors advanced tactical training and certification to support Marine Aviation Training and Readiness. During the seven-week MAWTS-1 WTI course, experienced Marine Corps, joint, and ally military personnel learn to integrate all elements of the Marine-Air Ground Task Force. The aerial refueling allows the Marine Corps aircraft to stay airborne longer, ensuring the aircraft has the time to complete the advanced tactical training. Operations like the MAWTS aerial refueling training gives Joint Force experience to the KC-135 aircrew and the Marine Corps receiving aircraft. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Haiden Morris)

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Fairchild supports MAWTS-1 with aerial refueling

U.S. Air Force Maj. Bradley Daniel, left, and 1st Lt. Ben Isley, KC-135 Stratotanker pilots assigned to the 97th Air Refueling Squadron, perform a pre-flight checklist before conducting a U.S. Marine Corps F/A-18 Hornet aerial refueling mission at Fairchild Air Force Base, Washington, April 9, 2024. The mission was part of the Weapons and Tactics Instructor course hosted by Marine Aviation Weapons and Tactics Squadron One. MAWTS-1 provides unit instructors advanced tactical training and certification to support Marine Aviation Training and Readiness. During the seven-week MAWTS-1 WTI course, experienced Marine Corps, joint, and ally military personnel learn to integrate all elements of the Marine-Air Ground Task Force. The aerial refueling allows the Marine Corps aircraft to stay airborne longer, ensuring the aircraft has the time to complete the advanced tactical training. Operations like the MAWTS aerial refueling training gives Joint Force experience to the KC-135 aircrew and the Marine Corps receiving aircraft. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Haiden Morris)

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Fairchild supports MAWTS-1 with aerial refueling

A U.S. Air Force KC-135 Stratotanker yoke is shown before a U.S. Marine Corps F/A-18 Hornet aerial refueling mission at Fairchild Air Force Base, Washington, April 9, 2024. The mission was part of the Weapons and Tactics Instructor course hosted by Marine Aviation Weapons and Tactics Squadron One. MAWTS-1 provides unit instructors advanced tactical training and certification to support Marine Aviation Training and Readiness. During the seven-week MAWTS-1 WTI course, experienced Marine Corps, joint, and ally military personnel learn to integrate all elements of the Marine-Air Ground Task Force. The aerial refueling allows the Marine Corps aircraft to stay airborne longer, ensuring the aircraft has the time to complete the advanced tactical training. Operations like the MAWTS aerial refueling training gives Joint Force experience to the KC-135 aircrew and the Marine Corps receiving aircraft. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Haiden Morris)

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Fairchild supports MAWTS-1 with aerial refueling

U.S. Air Force Maj. Bradley Daniel, left, and 1st Lt. Ben Isley, KC-135 Stratotanker pilots assigned to the 97th Air Refueling Squadron, discuss their pre-flight checklist before conducting a U.S. Marine Corps F/A-18 Hornet aerial refueling mission at Fairchild Air Force Base, Washington, April 9, 2024. The mission was part of the Weapons and Tactics Instructor course hosted by Marine Aviation Weapons and Tactics Squadron One. MAWTS-1 provides unit instructors advanced tactical training and certification to support Marine Aviation Training and Readiness. During the seven-week MAWTS-1 WTI course, experienced Marine Corps, joint, and ally military personnel learn to integrate all elements of the Marine-Air Ground Task Force. The aerial refueling allows the Marine Corps aircraft to stay airborne longer, ensuring the aircraft has the time to complete the advanced tactical training. Operations like the MAWTS aerial refueling training gives Joint Force experience to the KC-135 aircrew and the Marine Corps receiving aircraft. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Haiden Morris)

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Fairchild supports MAWTS-1 with aerial refueling

U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Talon Brandel, an in-flight refueling specialist assigned to the 97th Air Refueling Squadron, prepares for take-off before conducting a U.S. Marine Corps F/A-18 Hornet aerial refueling mission at Fairchild Air Force Base, Washington, April 9, 2024. The mission was part of the Weapons and Tactics Instructor course hosted by Marine Aviation Weapons and Tactics Squadron One. MAWTS-1 provides unit instructors advanced tactical training and certification to support Marine Aviation Training and Readiness. During the seven-week MAWTS-1 WTI course, experienced Marine Corps, joint, and ally military personnel learn to integrate all elements of the Marine-Air Ground Task Force. The aerial refueling allows the Marine Corps aircraft to stay airborne longer, ensuring the aircraft has the time to complete the advanced tactical training. Operations like the MAWTS aerial refueling training gives Joint Force experience to the KC-135 Stratotanker aircrew and the Marine Corps receiving aircraft. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Haiden Morris)

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Fairchild supports MAWTS-1 with aerial refueling

A hangar is shown from the window of a U.S. Air Force KC-135 Stratotanker before a U.S. Marine Corps F/A-18 Hornet aerial refueling mission at Fairchild Air Force Base, Washington, April 9, 2024. The mission was part of the Weapons and Tactics Instructor course hosted by Marine Aviation Weapons and Tactics Squadron One. MAWTS-1 provides unit instructors advanced tactical training and certification to support Marine Aviation Training and Readiness. During the seven-week MAWTS-1 WTI course, experienced Marine Corps, joint, and ally military personnel learn to integrate all elements of the Marine-Air Ground Task Force. The aerial refueling allows the Marine Corps aircraft to stay airborne longer, ensuring the aircraft has the time to complete the advanced tactical training. Operations like the MAWTS aerial refueling training gives Joint Force experience to the KC-135 aircrew and the Marine Corps receiving aircraft. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Haiden Morris)

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Fairchild supports MAWTS-1 with aerial refueling

A U.S. Air Force KC-135 Stratotanker is shown on the flightline before a U.S. Marine Corps F/A-18 Hornet aerial refueling mission at Fairchild Air Force Base, Washington, April 9, 2024. The mission was part of the Weapons and Tactics Instructor course hosted by Marine Aviation Weapons and Tactics Squadron One. MAWTS-1 provides unit instructors advanced tactical training and certification to support Marine Aviation Training and Readiness. During the seven-week MAWTS-1 WTI course, experienced Marine Corps, joint, and ally military personnel learn to integrate all elements of the Marine-Air Ground Task Force. The aerial refueling allows the Marine Corps aircraft to stay airborne longer, ensuring the aircraft has the time to complete the advanced tactical training. Operations like the MAWTS aerial refueling training gives Joint Force experience to the KC-135 aircrew and the Marine Corps receiving aircraft. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Haiden Morris)

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Fairchild supports MAWTS-1 with aerial refueling

U.S. Air Force Maj. Bradley Daniel, a KC-135 Stratotanker pilot assigned to the 97th Air Refueling Squadron, inspects a KC-135 before conducting a U.S. Marine Corps F/A-18 Hornet aerial refueling mission at Fairchild Air Force Base, Washington, April 9, 2024. The mission was part of the Weapons and Tactics Instructor course hosted by Marine Aviation Weapons and Tactics Squadron One. MAWTS-1 provides unit instructors advanced tactical training and certification to support Marine Aviation Training and Readiness. During the seven-week MAWTS-1 WTI course, experienced Marine Corps, joint, and ally military personnel learn to integrate all elements of the Marine-Air Ground Task Force. The aerial refueling allows the Marine Corps aircraft to stay airborne longer, ensuring the aircraft has the time to complete the advanced tactical training. Operations like the MAWTS aerial refueling training gives Joint Force experience to the KC-135 aircrew and the Marine Corps receiving aircraft. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Haiden Morris)

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Fairchild supports MAWTS-1 with aerial refueling

U.S. Air Force Maj. Bradley Daniel, right, a KC-135 Stratotanker pilot assigned to the 97th Air Refueling Squadron, and Airman 1st Class William Hill, an aircraft maintainer assigned to the 92nd Aircraft Maintenance Squadron, inspect a KC-135 before conducting a U.S. Marine Corps F/A-18 Hornet aerial refueling mission at Fairchild Air Force Base, Washington, April 9, 2024. The mission was part of the Weapons and Tactics Instructor course hosted by Marine Aviation Weapons and Tactics Squadron One. MAWTS-1 provides unit instructors advanced tactical training and certification to support Marine Aviation Training and Readiness. During the seven-week MAWTS-1 WTI course, experienced Marine Corps, joint, and ally military personnel learn to integrate all elements of the Marine-Air Ground Task Force. The aerial refueling allows the Marine Corps aircraft to stay airborne longer, ensuring the aircraft has the time to complete the advanced tactical training. Operations like the MAWTS aerial refueling training gives Joint Force experience to the KC-135 aircrew and the Marine Corps receiving aircraft. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Haiden Morris)

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Fairchild supports MAWTS-1 with aerial refueling

U.S. Air Force Maj. Bradley Daniel, left, a KC-135 Stratotanker pilot assigned to the 97th Air Refueling Squadron, and Airman 1st Class William Hill, an aircraft maintainer assigned to the 92nd Aircraft Maintenance Squadron, inspect a KC-135 before conducting a U.S. Marine Corps F/A-18 Hornet aerial refueling mission at Fairchild Air Force Base, Washington, April 9, 2024. The mission was part of the Weapons and Tactics Instructor course hosted by Marine Aviation Weapons and Tactics Squadron One. MAWTS-1 provides unit instructors advanced tactical training and certification to support Marine Aviation Training and Readiness. During the seven-week MAWTS-1 WTI course, experienced Marine Corps, joint, and ally military personnel learn to integrate all elements of the Marine-Air Ground Task Force. The aerial refueling allows the Marine Corps aircraft to stay airborne longer, ensuring the aircraft has the time to complete the advanced tactical training. Operations like the MAWTS aerial refueling training gives Joint Force experience to the KC-135 aircrew and the Marine Corps receiving aircraft. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Haiden Morris)

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Fairchild supports MAWTS-1 with aerial refueling

U.S. Air Force Maj. Bradley Daniel, left, a KC-135 Stratotanker pilot assigned to the 97th Air Refueling Squadron, and Airman 1st Class William Hill, an aircraft maintainer assigned to the 92nd Aircraft Maintenance Squadron, inspect a KC-135 before conducting a U.S. Marine Corps F/A-18 Hornet aerial refueling mission at Fairchild Air Force Base, Washington, April 9, 2024. The F mission was part of the Weapons and Tactics Instructor course hosted by Marine Aviation Weapons and Tactics Squadron One. MAWTS-1 provides unit instructors advanced tactical training and certification to support Marine Aviation Training and Readiness. During the seven-week MAWTS-1 WTI course, experienced Marine Corps, joint, and ally military personnel learn to integrate all elements of the Marine-Air Ground Task Force. The aerial refueling allows the Marine Corps aircraft to stay airborne longer, ensuring the aircraft has the time to complete the advanced tactical training. Operations like the MAWTS aerial refueling training gives Joint Force experience to the KC-135 aircrew and the Marine Corps receiving aircraft. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Haiden Morris)

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Fairchild supports MAWTS-1 with aerial refueling

Airmen assigned to the 92nd Air Refueling Wing complete a pre-flight briefing before conducting a U.S. Marine Corps F/A-18 Hornet aerial refueling mission at Fairchild Air Force Base, Washington, April 9, 2024. The mission was part of the Weapons and Tactics Instructor course hosted by Marine Aviation Weapons and Tactics Squadron One. MAWTS-1 provides unit instructors advanced tactical training and certification to support Marine Aviation Training and Readiness. During the seven-week MAWTS-1 WTI course, experienced Marine Corps, joint, and ally military personnel learn to integrate all elements of the Marine-Air Ground Task Force. The aerial refueling allows the Marine Corps aircraft to stay airborne longer, ensuring the aircraft has the time to complete the advanced tactical training. Operations like the MAWTS aerial refueling training gives Joint Force experience to the KC-135 Stratotanker aircrew and the Marine Corps receiving aircraft. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Haiden Morris)

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Published April 12, 2024
By Senior Airman Haiden Morris
92nd Air Refueling Wing Public Affairs

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