Preparing the next launch

Preparing the next launch

U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Damon Giddens, 92nd Aircraft Maintenance Squadron crew chief, adjusts his headset during pre-flight procedures on a KC-135 Stratotanker at Fairchild Air Force Base, Washington, July 22, 2026. Crew chiefs use communication and maintenance equipment to support safe and efficient launch operations. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Emilee Seiler)

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U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Damon Giddens, 92nd Aircraft Maintenance Squadron crew chief, marshals a KC-135 Stratotanker at Fairchild Air Force Base, Washington, July 22, 2026. Marshaling helps safely guide aircraft on the flightline before and after flight operations. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Emilee Seiler)

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U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Damon Giddens, 92nd Aircraft Maintenance Squadron crew chief, uses a computer as part of pre-flight procedures on a KC-135 Stratotanker at Fairchild Air Force Base, Washington, July 22, 2026. Crew chiefs use communication and maintenance equipment to support safe and efficient launch operations. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Emilee Seiler)

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U.S. Air Force Airmen assigned to the 92nd Aircraft Maintenance Squadron conduct a pre-flight inspection on a KC-135 Stratotanker at Fairchild Air Force Base, Washington, July 22, 2026. Detailed launch procedures and inspections help ensure aircraft remain safe, reliable and ready to support global mobility operations. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Emilee Seiler)

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U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Damon Giddens, 92nd Aircraft Maintenance Squadron crew chief, holds equipment during pre-flight procedures on a KC-135 Stratotanker at Fairchild Air Force Base, Washington, July 22, 2026. Crew chiefs use communication and maintenance equipment to support safe and efficient launch operations. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Emilee Seiler)

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U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Oswald Jimenez, 92nd Aircraft Maintenance Squadron crew chief, secures a lower access panel as part of a pre-flight inspection on a KC-135 Stratotanker at Fairchild Air Force Base, Washington, July 22, 2026. Detailed launch procedures and inspections help ensure aircraft remain safe, reliable and ready to support global mobility operations. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Emilee Seiler)

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U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Damon Giddens, 92nd Aircraft Maintenance Squadron crew chief, secures a tail stand inside a KC-135 Stratotanker at Fairchild Air Force Base, Washington, July 22, 2026. Access panels allow maintainers to inspect aircraft components before launch, helping support global mobility operations, and ensure crew safety. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Emilee Seiler)

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U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Bradley Hurst, 92nd Aircraft Maintenance Squadron crew chief, closes the control panel on a ground power cart during pre-flight procedures on a KC-135 Stratotanker at Fairchild Air Force Base, Washington, July 22, 2026. Ground power carts supply electrical power to aircraft to run avionics and conduct pre-flight procedures without burning engine fuel. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Emilee Seiler)

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U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Damon Giddens, 92nd Aircraft Maintenance Squadron crew chief, removes an engine cover from a KC-135 Stratotanker as part of pre-flight procedures at Fairchild Air Force Base, Washington, July 22, 2026. Engine covers help protect aircraft from foreign objects and debris while they are stationary. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Emilee Seiler)

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U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Bradley Hurst, 92nd Aircraft Maintenance Squadron crew chief, removes an engine cover from a KC-135 Stratotanker as part of pre-flight procedures at Fairchild Air Force Base, Washington, July 22, 2026. Engine covers help protect aircraft from foreign objects and debris while they are stationary. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Emilee Seiler)

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U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Bradley Hurst, 92nd Aircraft Maintenance Squadron crew chief, rolls up an engine cover during pre-flight procedures on a KC-135 Stratotanker at Fairchild Air Force Base, Washington, July 22, 2026. Engine covers help protect aircraft from foreign objects and debris while they are stationary. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Emilee Seiler)

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