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Accessories flight keeps Fairchild flying

U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Bradey Bonsell, 92nd Maintenance Squadron aircraft maintainer, replaces a primary chain on a Multi-Point Refueling System pod at Fairchild Air Force Base, Washington, June 10, 2025. This maintenance is critical for maintaining the KC-135 Stratotanker’s ability to refuel aircraft. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman Emilee Seiler)
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Accessories flight keeps Fairchild flying

From left, U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Tanner Feldhausen and Senior Airmen Bradey Bonsell, 92nd Maintenance Squadron aircraft maintainers, replace a primary chain on a Multi-Point Refueling System pod at Fairchild Air Force Base, Washington, June 10, 2025. This maintenance ensures the KC-135 Stratotanker remains a ready and reliable aerial refueling platform, extending the reach of U.S. and allied forces. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman Emilee Seiler)
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Accessories flight keeps Fairchild flying

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. David Pridgeon, 92nd Maintenance Squadron aircraft maintainer, replaces a primary chain on a Multi-Point Refueling System pod at Fairchild Air Force Base, Washington, June 10, 2025. This maintenance ensures the KC-135 Stratotanker remains capable of extending the range and operational endurance of mission-critical aircraft. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman Emilee Seiler)
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Accessories flight keeps Fairchild flying

U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Bradey Bonsell, 92nd Maintenance Squadron aircraft maintainer, fixes a specialized chain installation tool on a Multi-Point Refueling System pod at Fairchild Air Force Base, Washington, June 10, 2025. Bonsell fixed the tool to replace a primary chain on a MPRS pod, allowing the KC-135 Stratotanker to refuel two aircraft simultaneously and extend their mission range. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman Emilee Seiler)
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Accessories flight keeps Fairchild flying

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Tanner Feldhausen, 92nd Maintenance Squadron aircraft maintainer, cleans a KC-135 Stratotanker brake at Fairchild Air Force Base, Washington, June 10, 2025. Feldhausen cleaned the brake before it is set off to the non-destructive inspection shop, where inspectors check for cracks and defects before the brake undergoes repainting and returns to service. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman Emilee Seiler).
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Accessories flight keeps Fairchild flying

Matthew Parker, Department of Defense sheet metal mechanic, cleans a telescoping tube for a KC-135 Stratotanker boom before replacing its signal wire at Fairchild Air Force Base, Washington, June 10, 2025. Parker replaced the signal wire to ensure accurate boom control and data transmission, critical for safe and effective aerial refueling and mission success.
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Digging deeper: Maintaining water infrastructure for mission readiness

U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Cristian Rios, 92nd Civil Engineering Squadron pavements and heavy equipment technician, operates a mini excavator at Fairchild Air Force Base, Washington, June 10, 2025. Exposing the utility line to replace a potentially failed valve helped prevent water system outages, ensuring continued access to potable water and operational systems for mission support. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Morgan St Marks)
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Digging deeper: Maintaining water infrastructure for mission readiness

U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Cristian Rios, 92nd Civil Engineering Squadron pavements and heavy equipment technician, operates a mini excavator while Senior Airman Ivan Ramirez, 92nd CES water and fuels system maintenance technician, and Airman 1st Class Misael Aysuo Santos, 92nd CES pavements and heavy equipment technician, supervise at Fairchild Air Force Base, Washington, June 10, 2025. 92nd CES Airmen worked together for a main water investigation, addressing potential issues before they impact base operations. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Morgan St Marks)
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Digging deeper: Maintaining water infrastructure for mission readiness

U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Cristian Rios, 92nd Civil Engineering Squadron pavements and heavy equipment technician, operates a mini excavator under the direction of Staff Sgt. Brent Hash, 92nd CES pavements and heavy equipment operations supervisor, at Fairchild Air Force Base, Washington, June 10, 2025. The water and fuels systems are essential for maintaining operations on any base, especially one like Fairchild AFB, which plays a key role in global air refueling missions. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Morgan St Marks)
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Digging deeper: Maintaining water infrastructure for mission readiness

U.S. Air Force 92nd Civil Engineering Squadron Airmen prepare to complete a main water investigation at Fairchild Air Force Base, Washington, June 10, 2025. Water and fuels system maintenance Airmen collaborated with pavement and heavy equipment Airmen on a joint inspection of a potentially failed valve. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Morgan St Marks)
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Digging deeper: Maintaining water infrastructure for mission readiness

U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Cristian Rios, 92nd Civil Engineering Squadron pavements and heavy equipment technician, operates a mini excavator at Fairchild Air Force Base, Washington, June 10, 2025. Preventative maintenance enables uninterrupted support for aircraft, personnel and mission-critical functions. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Morgan St Marks)
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Digging deeper: Maintaining water infrastructure for mission readiness

A U.S. Air Force 92nd Civil Engineering Squadron Airman uses a mini excavator to scoop up dirt surrounding a fire hydrant at Fairchild Air Force Base, Washington, June 10, 2025. 92nd CES Airmen worked together for a main water investigation, addressing potential issues before they impact base operations. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Morgan St Marks)
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Digging deeper: Maintaining water infrastructure for mission readiness

U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Cristian Rios, 92nd Civil Engineering Squadron pavements and heavy equipment technician, operates a mini excavator at Fairchild Air Force Base, Washington, June 10, 2025. Rios cleared the way around a fire hydrant for 92nd CES water and fuel systems maintenance Airmen to inspect and fix a potentially failed valve. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Morgan St Marks)
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Tanker teamwork: Eagles fly farther with us

From left, U.S. Air Force Capt. Alexander Baumgartner and Capt. Sander Smith, 93rd and 97th Air Refueling Squadron pilots, fly a KC-135 Stratotanker assigned to the 92nd Air Refueling Wingover Oregon, June 4, 2025. The KC-135 has the unique opportunity to be one of many of aircrafts that have air refueling capabilities. These capabilities allow Air Mobility Command, U.S. Transportation Command, and the Department of Defense in fulfilling their core responsibilities of executing aerial refueling operations, managing global mobility to ensure effective power projection and national security. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Megan Delaine)
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Tanker teamwork: Eagles fly farther with us

While on a training mission in the skies above Oregon, a U.S. Air Force F-15C Eagle assigned to the 173rd Fighter Wing at Kingsley Field Air National Guard Base receives fuel from a KC-135 Stratotanker assigned to the 92nd Air Refueling Wing at Fairchild Air Force Base June 4, 2025. The KC-135’s refueling capabilities allow fighters such as the F-15C to refuel mid-air, extending their operational range allowing them to maintain air superiority for extended periods and project power globally. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Megan Delaine)
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Tanker teamwork: Eagles fly farther with us

While on a training mission in the skies above Oregon, a U.S. Air Force F-15C Eagle assigned to the 173rd Fighter Wing at Kingsley Field Air National Guard Base receives fuel from a KC-135 Stratotanker assigned to the 92nd Air Refueling Wing at Fairchild Air Force Base June 4, 2025. By providing in-flight refueling to aircraft like the F-15C, the KC-135 enables them to extend their operational range and provide a critical strategic advantage by enabling persistent air presence. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Megan Delaine)
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Tanker teamwork: Eagles fly farther with us

While on a training mission in the skies above Oregon, a U.S. Air Force F-15C Eagle assigned to the 173rd Fighter Wing at Kingsley Field Air National Guard Base prepares to receive fuel from a KC-135 Stratotanker assigned to the 92nd Air Refueling Wing at Fairchild Air Force Base June 4, 2025. Air Mobility Command, U.S. Transportation Command and the Department of Defense rely on the KC-135's in-flight refueling capability to successfully execute a wide range of missions. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Megan Delaine)
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Tanker teamwork: Eagles fly farther with us

While on a training mission in the skies above Oregon, a U.S. Air Force F-15C Eagle assigned to the 173rd Fighter Wing at Kingsley Field Air National Guard Base, prepares to receive fuel from a KC-135 Stratotanker assigned to the 92nd Air Refueling Wing at Fairchild Air Force Base, June 4, 2025. The KC-135’s ability to refuel aircraft in flight is critical to the success of a wide range of missions including strategic and tactical operations and humanitarian relief efforts. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Megan Delaine)
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Tanker teamwork: Eagles fly farther with us

U.S. Air Force Capt. Sander Smith, 97th Air Refueling Squadron KC-135 Stratotanker pilot, conducts a preflight inspection of the aircraft at Fairchild Air Force Base, Washington, June 4, 2025. Mechanical and electrical systems checks are conducted to ensure the safety of the crew members, passengers and other aircraft receiving fuel. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Megan Delaine)
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Tanker teamwork: Eagles fly farther with us

From left, U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Ariel Golbeck, 93rd Air Refueling Squadron instructor in-flight refueling specialist, Capt. Sander Smith and Capt. Alexander Baumgartner, 97th and 93rd Air Refueling Squadron KC-135 Stratotanker pilots, conducts a preflight inspection of a KC-135 Stratotanker at Fairchild Air Force Base, Washington, June 4, 2025. Mechanical and electrical systems checks are conducted to ensure the safety of the crew members, passengers and other aircraft receiving fuel. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Megan Delaine)
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