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221004-F-SS550-1100

U.S. Air Force Capt. Hunter Striegel, 116th Air Refueling Squadron pilot, flies a KC-135 during a 72-hour endurance mission, Oct. 4, 2022. The 92nd Air Refueling Wing, along with mission partners, continuously operated two participating KC-135 Stratotankers for 72 hours to demonstrate the fleet’s ability to project unrivaled global reach. (U.S. Air Force Photo by 2nd Lt. Ariana E. Wilkinson)
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221006-F-MO337-1349

A U.S. Air Force boom operator from Fairchild Air Force Base refuels a B-52 Stratofortess from Minot Air Force Base, departing McGhee Tyson Air National Guard Base, for a 72-hour endurance mission Oct. 6, 2022. The endurance mission covered over 36,000 miles and included total force operational support from numerous units across the country. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Jenna A. Bond)
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221006-F-MO337-1320

A U.S. Air Force KC-135 Stratotanker from Fairchild Air Force Base refuels a B-52 Stratofortess from Minot Air Force Base, departing McGhee Tyson Air National Guard Base, for a 72-hour endurance mission Oct. 6, 2022. Team Fairchild continues to set new standards for global reach and the enduring tanker force. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Jenna A. Bond)
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221006-F-MO337-1298

U.S. Air Force Airman from McGhee Tyson Air National Guard Base conduct hot-pit refueling during a 72-hour endurance mission for one of the KC-135 Stratotankers aircraft assigned to the 92nd Air Refueling Wing at McGhee Tyson Air National Guard Base, TN, Oct. 6, 2022. Each jet had two flying crew chiefs for support and utilized hot-pit crews at Fairchild AFB, McGhee Tyson ARB and March ARB. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Jenna A. Bond)
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221006-F-MO337-1204

U.S. Air Force Airman from McGhee Tyson Air National Guard Base secures fuels lines and additional wires during a hot-pit refueling of a KC-135 Stratotanker assigned to the 92nd Air Refueling Wing at McGhee Tyson Air National Guard Base, TN, Oct. 6, 2022. Two KC-135 Stratotankers simultaneously conducted 72-hour single-aircraft endurance missions, demonstrating multi-day tanker mission generation capabilities. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Jenna A. Bond)
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221004-F-SS550-1902

A KC-135 Stratotanker from Fairchild Air Force Base refuels a Boeing E-3 Sentry during a 72-hour endurance mission, Oct. 4, 2022. Crews from Fairchild provided air refueling support during the 72-hour endurance mission, allowing the E-3 crews to maintain mission readiness. (U.S. Air Force Photo by 2nd Lt. Ariana E. Wilkinson)
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221004-F-SS550-1894

U.S. Air Force pilots from the 92nd Air Refueling Squadron fly a KC-135 Stratotanker aircraft during a 72-hour endurance mission in the United States, Oct. 4, 2022. During the endurance mission, crews were able to apply multiple key Agile Combat Employment capabilities through hot-pit refueling operations, key and concurrent servicing, reducing downtime, and increasing the U.S. Aire Force’s ability to demonstrate unrivaled global reach. (U.S. Air Force Photo by 2nd Lt. Ariana E. Wilkinson)
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221004-F-SS550-1680

Airmen assigned to the 92nd Logistics Readiness Squadron and the 92nd Maintenance Squadron, participate in hot-pit fueling of a KC-135 Stratotanker aircraft during a 72-hour endurance mission at Fairchild Air Force Base, WA, Oct. 4, 2022. Hot-pit refueling allowed the crews to demonstrate the tanker “drop-in” concept with minimum time spent vulnerable on the ground, a strategy that is crucial to survivability. (U.S. Air Force Photo by 2nd Lt. Ariana E. Wilkinson)
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221004-F-SS550-1670

Airmen assigned to the 92nd Logistics Readiness Squadron and the 92nd Aircraft Maintenance Squadron, conduct a hot-pit fueling on a KC-135 Stratotanker aircraft during a 72-hour endurance mission at Fairchild Air Force Base, WA, Oct. 4, 2022. Hot-pit refueling minimizes the amount of time aircraft are on the ground and maximize aircraft reliability by eliminating the need to cycle power, hydraulics, and avionics. (U.S. Air Force Photo by 2nd Lt. Ariana E. Wilkinson)
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221004-F-SS550-1187

U.S. Air Force Tech Sgt. Grant Gerhart, 116th Air Refueling Squadron in-flight refueling specialists, prepares to fuel a B-2 Spirit bomber aircraft assigned to Whiteman Air Force Base, MO, Oct. 4, 2022. The B-2 was one of four aircraft refueled by a KC-135 Stratotanker from Fairchild AFB Wash., during a 72-hour endurance mission. (U.S. Air Force Photo by 2nd Lt. Ariana E. Wilkinson)
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221004-F-SS550-1169

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Samuel Frisell, 92nd Logistics Readiness Squadron fuels specialist, performs hot-pit refueling on a KC-135 Stratotanker aircraft during a 72-hour endurance mission at Fairchild Air Force Base, WA, Oct. 4, 2022. Hot-pit refueling minimizes the amount of time aircraft are on the ground and maximize aircraft reliability by eliminating the need to cycle power, hydraulics, and avionics. (U.S. Air Force Photo by 2nd Lt. Ariana E. Wilkinson)
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220923-F-XR671-1113

U.S. Air Force Lt. Gen. James Jacobson, Pacific Air Forces director of operations, visits Fairchild Air Force Base, Washington, September 23, 2022. During Jacobson’s visit, leaders across the 92nd Air Refueling Wing showcased the KC-135 Stratotanker mission and hosted him as a keynote speaker during the Fairchild’s 75th Anniversary Air Force Ball celebration. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Morgan Dailey)
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220607-F-XX000-1001

Students from Wellpinit High School pose for a photo after an orientation on a KC-135 Stratotanker at Fairchild Air Force Base, Washington, June 6, 2022. The orientation flight was part of the Aviation Inspiration Mentorship program which focuses on informing, influencing and inspiring the next generation of Air Force aviators. (U.S. Air Force courtesy photo)
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220330-F-AB123-1236

A U.S. Air Force KC-135 Stratotanker from the 92nd Air Refueling Wing takes off during a long-duration endurance sortie March 29-30, 2022. By having multi-day tanker mission generation capability KC-135 forces will have increased flexibility to detect and defeat threats to the U.S. (U.S. Air Force Courtesy Photo)
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220329-F-AB123-1236

A U.S. Air Force KC-135 Stratotanker from the 92nd Air Refueling Wing takes off during a long-duration endurance sortie March 29-30, 2022. The 92nd ARW engaged in a 40-hour endurance flight validating key planning assumptions and capabilities of the KC-135. (U.S. Air Force Courtesy Photo)
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211107-F-WB681-1132

Multiple KC-135 Stratotankers from the 92nd Air Refueling Wing takeoff during exercise Global Thunder 22 at Fairchild Air Force Base, Washington, Nov. 8, 2021. Training exercises like Global Thunder involve extensive planning and coordination to provide Fairchild’s Airmen unique training opportunities, which ensure they always remain ready to deter, detect and respond to strategic attacks against the U.S. and its allies 24/7. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Anneliese Kaiser)
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211107-F-WB681-1043

Mr. Brian Baldwin, 92nd ARW Inspector General team lead exercise planner (left), and U.S. Air Force Master Sgt. Brandon Curcio, 92nd ARW IG team exercise planner (right), observe a training event during exercise Global Thunder 22 at Fairchild Air Force Base, Washington, Nov. 8, 2021. By successfully executing exercise Global Thunder, Team Fairchild can continue to be prepared with an enhanced mobility response to deter attacks against the United States and its allies. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Anneliese Kaiser)
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211107-F-WB681-1070

A line of extended-reach aircraft deicers rush to the flightline to prepare aircraft for takeoff during exercise Global Thunder 22, at Fairchild Air Force Base, Washington, Nov. 7, 2021. This U.S. Strategic Command exercise’s fundamental mission is to deter strategic attack, which is an existential threat to the U.S. and its allies. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Anneliese Kaiser)
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211106-F-WH061-2022

Multiple aircrew Airmen from Fairchild Air Force base perform a simulated alert response during exercise Global Thunder 22 at Fairchild Air Force Base, Washington, Nov. 6, 2021. Global Thunder is an annual command and control exercise designed to train U.S. Strategic Command forces and assess joint operational readiness. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Lawrence Sena)
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211106-F-WH061-1171

Multiple KC-135 Stratotankers taxi during exercise Global Thunder 22 at Fairchild Air Force Base, Washington, Nov. 6, 2021. Global Thunder is an annual command and control exercise designed to train U.S. Strategic Command forces and assess joint operational readiness. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Lawrence Sena)
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