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McConnell jets takeoff from Fairchild

McConnell Air Force Base pilots, 1st Lt. Matthew Welch, 334th Air Refueling Squadron, and Maj. Shane Rogers, 22nd Operations Group, sit inside the cockpit of a KC-135 Stratotanker on the runway at Fairchild Air Force Base, Wash., March 15, 2012 as they perform a pre-flight checklist before takeoff. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Earlandez Young)
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McConnell jets takeoff from Fairchild

Senior Airman Liahna Childs, boom operator, 334th Air Refueling Squadron, fills out pre-flight paperwork inside a McConnell Air Force Base KC-135 at Fairchild AFB, Wash., March 15, 2012 before takeoff. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Ryan Zeski)
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McConnell jets takeoff from Fairchild

A KC-135 Stratotanker from McConnell Air Force Base, Kansas stands ready on the runway at Fairchild Air Force Base, Wash., March 15, 2012 prior to taking off for a night refueling mission. Aircrews from McConnell are participating in a two-week multi-lateral exercise, which not only simulates but prepares Airmen for a deployed environment. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Ryan Zeski)
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Images of 2011: Fairchild Flyer's year in review

A C-17 Globemaster, from Joint Base Lewis-McChord, Wash. is refueled by a KC-135 Stratotanker, flown and operated by Fairchild Air Force Base pilots and crew over Montana, Jan. 28. (U.S. Air Force Photo/ Airman 1st Class Taylor Curry)
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Fairchild Stratotanker gases up thirsty Globemaster

A C-17 Globemaster from McChord Air Force Base, Wash. is refueled by a KC-135 Stratotanker, piloted by Col. Paul Guemmer, 92nd Air Refueling Wing commander Nov. 2. The KC-135 was launched out of the Grant County International Airport in Moses Lake, Wash., and was the first aircraft to return to the newly constructed runway at Fairchild. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Taylor Curry)
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Throttle down

Capt. Philippe Melby, 509th Weapons Squadron pilot lands a KC-135 Stratontanker at Fairchild Jan. 6, 2010. The flight was a mid-flight refueling mission, which was also an incentive flight for the honorary commanders aboard to witness the mission firsthand. (U.S. Air Force Photo/Airman 1st Class Taylor Curry)
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Honorary commanders witness in-flight refueling

B-1 Bomber receives fuel from a KC-135 Stratotanker, over northern Montana, Jan 06, 2011. The task was a mid-flight refueling mission, which was also an incentive flight for the honorary commanders aboard to witness the mission firsthand. (U.S. Air Force Photo/Airman 1st Class Taylor Curry)
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Ready for take off

Major Dan Bradford and Captain Philippe Melby, 509th Weapons Squadron pilots, prepare for takeoff at Fairchild Jan. 06, 2011. The task was a mid-flight refueling mission, which was also an incentive flight for the honorary commanders aboard to witness the mission firsthand. (U.S. Air Force Photo/Airman 1st Class Taylor Curry)
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Honorary commanders fly with the booms

U.S. Air Force Master Sgt. Daron Talsma, 509th Weapons Squadron boom operator, maneuvers the boom of a KC-135 Stratotanker while William Simer, honorary commander, observes a B-1 Bomber being refueled Jan 6, 2011 over northern Montana. Honorary commanders were given the opportunity to witness Fairchild’s unique mission firsthand (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Mary Norenberg)
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Rolling out

Equipment gets trucked to the Grant County International Airport in Moses Lake, Wash., Jan. 8 as part of the bases relocation to the area. (U.S. Air Force photo/ Tech. Sgt. J.T. May)
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All systems are go

Major Dan Bradford and Captain Philippe Melby, 509th Weapons Squadron pilots, prepare for takeoff on a KC-135 Stratotanker at Fairchild Jan. 06, 2011. Soon pilots will be taking off out of the Grant County International Airport in Moses Lake, Wash., as Fairchild relocates its flying operations. (U.S. Air Force Photo/Airman 1st Class Taylor Curry)
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Night Ops

FAIRCHILD AIR FORCE BASE, Wash. -- Airman 1st Class Caleb Sieben gathers several safety items before a night refueling mission Nov. 18, 2010. Airman Sieben is a boom operator with the 92nd Air Refueling Wing. (Air Force photo/ Staff Sgt. J.G. Buzanowski)
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Night Ops

FAIRCHILD AIR FORCE BASE, Wash. -- Capt. Elizabeth Hoffman reviews a night refueling mission with two other members of her crew, Capt. Robert Kline and Staff Sgt. Brendan Balko, Nov. 18, 2010. The crew, along with Airman 1st Class Caleb Sieben, refueled two Oregon Air National Guard F-15 Eagles and a KC-10 Extender from Travis Air Force Base, Calif. (Air Force photo/ Staff Sgt. J.G. Buzanowski)
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Night Ops

Airman 1st Class Caleb Sieben, 92nd Air Refueling Squadron boom operator, does pre-flight inspections for a KC-135 Stratotanker before a night refueling flight Nov. 18, 2010. During the flight, the crew refueled two F-15C Eagles from the 142nd Fighter Wing and one KC-10 Extender from Travis Air Force Base, Calif. Airman Sieben has been a boom operator with the 92nd Air Refueling Squadron here for five months. (U.S. Air Force photo/ Airman 1st Class Natasha E. Stannard)
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Photo of the week

FAIRCHILD AIR FORCE BASE, Wash. – A B-52 air craft receives fuel from a KC-135 Stratotanker over California during an Honorary Commanders flight on May 29. The Honorary Commanders aboard the tanker were able to watch the refueling by lying down inside the boom. (U.S. Air Force photo / Airman 1st Class Melissa L. Carlino)
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Independence Day

SPOKANE, Wash. - A KC-135 from the 92nd Air Refueling Wing at Fairchild Air Force Base, Wash., flies over the clock tower at Riverfront Park here, kicking off Spokane’s 4th of July festivities. (U.S. Air Force photo/SSgt Chad Watkins)
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92nd ARW refuels over Afghanistan

AFGHANISTAN - A U.S. Air Force A-10 Thunderbolt aircraft moves into position to receive fuel May 29 from a KC-135 Stratotanker during a mission over Afghanistan. The A-10 is deployed to Operation Enduring Freedom and the KC-135 is assigned to the 22nd Expeditionary Air Refueling Squadron, 376th Air Expeditionary Wing, Manas Air Base, Kyrgyzstan and is deployed from the 92nd Air Refueling Wing, Fairchild. (U.S. Air Force photo / Master Sgt. Andy Dunaway)
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MVP: Tech. Sgt. Kara Dubin

FAIRCHILD AIR FORCE BASE, Wash. -- Tech. Sgt. Kara Dubin, 92nd Medical Support Squadron chemistry NCOIC and floor supervisor of medical laboratory services, is this week's Team Fairchild MVP. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Kali L. Gradishar)
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Aircraft highlights Fairchild history at Air Force Ball

A KC-135 Stratotanker from Fairchild will be on display at the Air Force Ball Sept. 8. The ball will be held in Hangars 2 and 4. Other display aircraft will include a vintage World War II C-53 Skytrooper, a B-52 Stratofortress, a Stearman and a T-6. (U.S. Air Force courtesy photo)
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Gearing up for Rodeo

MOSES LAKE, Wash. – A Fairchild KC-135 Stratotanker prepares to refuel a C-17 Globemaster III from McChord Air Force Base, Wash. Tuesday afternoon’s training sortie over north-central Washington was in preparation for the Air Mobility Command Rodeo 2007 to be held at McChord, July 21-28. (U.S. Air Force photo/1st Lt. Tristan Hinderliter)
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