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Fairchild AFB participates in Global Thunder 26

A U.S. Air Force KC-135 Stratotanker assigned to the 22nd Air Refueling Wing from McConnell Air Force Base, Kansas, prepares to land as part of Exercise Global Thunder 26 at Fairchild AFB, Washington, Oct. 20, 2025. Global Thunder is an annual command and control exercise designed to train U.S. Strategic Command forces and assess joint operational readiness. Mobility Airmen regularly participate in U.S. Strategic Command exercises and aerial refueling training missions to maintain a safe, secure, effective and ready nuclear deterrent. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Samantha Thorn)

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Fairchild AFB participates in Global Thunder 26

U.S. Air Force Airman Barry Williams, left, 92nd Logistic Readiness Squadron Individual Protective Equipment specialist, issues gear to aircrew members as part of Exercise Global Thunder 26 at Fairchild Air Force Base, Washington Oct. 21, 2025. Global Thunder is an annual command and control exercise designed to train U.S. Strategic Command forces and assess joint operational readiness. AMC generates and provides, when directed, specially trained and equipped aircrews to conduct critical air refueling of USSTRATCOM-assigned strategic bomber and command and control aircraft. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Samantha Thorn)

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Fairchild AFB participates in Global Thunder 26

U.S. Air Force Airmen assigned to the 92nd Air Refueling Wing, 141st ARW, and 22nd ARW conduct a simulated alert response during Exercise Global Thunder 26 at Fairchild Air Force Base, Washington, Oct. 23, 2025. Global Thunder is an annual command and control exercise designed to train U.S. Strategic Command forces and assess joint operational readiness. AMC generates and provides, when directed, specially trained and equipped aircrews to conduct critical air refueling of USSTRATCOM-assigned strategic bomber and command and control aircraft. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Emilee Seiler)

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Fairchild AFB participates in Global Thunder 26

U.S. Air Force Capt. Blake Sprunk, 92nd Air Refueling Squadron KC-135 Stratotanker pilot, checks his M-9 at a clearing barrel as part of Exercise Global Thunder 26 at Fairchild Air Force Base, Washington Oct. 21, 2025. Global Thunder is an annual command and control exercise designed to train U.S. Strategic Command forces and assess joint operational readiness. AMC generates and provides, when directed, specially trained and equipped aircrews to conduct critical air refueling of USSTRATCOM-assigned strategic bomber and command and control aircraft. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Samantha Thorn)

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Fairchild AFB participates in Global Thunder 26

U.S. Air Force Airmen assigned to the 92nd Air Refueling Wing perform pre-flight operations on a KC-135 Stratotanker during Exercise Global Thunder 26 at Fairchild Air Force Base, Washington, Oct. 23, 2025. Global Thunder is an annual command and control exercise designed to train U.S. Strategic Command forces and assess joint operational readiness. AMC generates and provides, when directed, specially trained and equipped aircrews to conduct critical air refueling of USSTRATCOM-assigned strategic bomber and command and control aircraft. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Emilee Seiler)

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Fairchild AFB participates in Global Thunder 26

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Sydney Zaugg, 92nd Aircraft Maintenance Squadron crew chief, issues weapons as an armorer during Exercise Global Thunder 26 at Fairchild Air Force Base, Washington Oct. 21, 2025. Global Thunder is an annual command and control exercise designed to train U.S. Strategic Command forces and assess joint operational readiness. AMC generates and provides, when directed, specially trained and equipped aircrews to conduct critical air refueling of USSTRATCOM-assigned strategic bomber and command and control aircraft. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Samantha Thorn)

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Fairchild AFB participates in Global Thunder 26

U.S. Air Force Airmen assigned to the 92nd Air Refueling Wing receive Individual Protective Equipment as part of Exercise Global Thunder 26 at Fairchild Air Force Base, Washington Oct. 21, 2025. Global Thunder is an annual command and control exercise designed to train U.S. Strategic Command forces and assess joint operational readiness. AMC generates and provides, when directed, specially trained and equipped aircrews to conduct critical air refueling of USSTRATCOM-assigned strategic bomber and command and control aircraft. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Samantha Thorn)

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Fairchild AFB participates in Global Thunder 26

A U.S. Air Force KC-135 Stratotanker assigned to the 22nd Air Refueling Wing from McConnell Air Force Base, Kansas, lands on the flightline as part of Exercise Global Thunder 26 at Fairchild AFB, Washington, Oct. 20, 2025. Global Thunder is an annual command and control exercise designed to train U.S. Strategic Command forces and assess joint operational readiness. Mobility Airmen regularly participate in U.S. Strategic Command exercises and aerial refueling training missions to maintain a safe, secure, effective and ready nuclear deterrent. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Samantha Thorn)

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Fairchild AFB participates in Global Thunder 26

U.S. Air Force Airman Barry Williams and Airman Kelly Tucker, 92nd Logistic Readiness Squadron Individual Protective Equipment specialists, organize and issue gear as part of Exercise Global Thunder 26 at Fairchild Air Force Base, Washington Oct. 21, 2025. Global Thunder is an annual command and control exercise designed to train U.S. Strategic Command forces and assess joint operational readiness. AMC generates and provides, when directed, specially trained and equipped aircrews to conduct critical air refueling of USSTRATCOM-assigned strategic bomber and command and control aircraft. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Samantha Thorn)

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