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230717-F-OT222-1022

Airman 1st Class Marcus Campos, a heavy mobile equipment mechanic apprentice assigned to the 92nd Logistics Readiness Squadron vehicle maintenance flight, removes a tire from a Schwarze Street Sweeper at Fairchild Air Force Base, Washington, July 17, 2023. Airmen and civilians conduct preventative and reactive maintenance on vehicles like the street sweeper to ensure the safety, reliability and longevity, ensuring their readiness to keep Fairchild’s streets clean and safe from debris. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Lillian Patterson)
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230627-F-OT222-1057

KC-135 Stratotankers assigned to the 92nd Air Refueling Wing and 141st Air Refueling Wing taxi into position before takeoff as part of Operation Centennial Contact at Fairchild Air force Base, Washington, June 27, 2023. The movement, which included stops at Yellowstone National Park, Mount Rushmore and Glacier National Park, was part of Air Mobility Command’s celebration of 100 years air refueling operations and demonstrated the 92nd Air Refueling Wing’s global reach capabilities. Since its inception in 1923, Air refueling has become a crucial component of military and civilian aviation operations around the world by extending the range and endurance of aircraft and enabling them to complete missions that would otherwise be impossible or require multiple stops. As a result, this capability is essential for strategic and tactical operations, as well as humanitarian relief efforts in support of AMC, U.S. Transportation Command and Department of Defense priorities. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Lillian Patterson)
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230627-F-OT222-1009

KC-135 Stratotankers assigned to the 92nd Air Refueling Wing and 141st Air Refueling Wing taxi into position before takeoff as part of Operation Centennial Contact at Fairchild Air force Base, Washington, June 27, 2023. The movement, which included stops at Yellowstone National Park, Mount Rushmore and Glacier National Park, was part of Air Mobility Command’s celebration of 100 years air refueling operations and demonstrated the 92nd Air Refueling Wing’s global reach capabilities. Since its inception in 1923, Air refueling has become a crucial component of military and civilian aviation operations around the world by extending the range and endurance of aircraft and enabling them to complete missions that would otherwise be impossible or require multiple stops. As a result, this capability is essential for strategic and tactical operations, as well as humanitarian relief efforts in support of AMC, U.S. Transportation Command and Department of Defense priorities. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Lillian Patterson)
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230627-F-OT222-1187

KC-135 Stratotankers assigned to the 92nd Air Refueling Wing and 141st Air Refueling Wing conduct minimum-interval takeoffs as part of Operation Centennial Contact at Fairchild Air force Base, Washington, June 27, 2023. The movement, which included stops at Yellowstone National Park, Mount Rushmore and Glacier National Park, was part of Air Mobility Command’s celebration of 100 years air refueling operations and demonstrated the 92nd Air Refueling Wing’s global reach capabilities. Since its inception in 1923, Air refueling has become a crucial component of military and civilian aviation operations around the world by extending the range and endurance of aircraft and enabling them to complete missions that would otherwise be impossible or require multiple stops. As a result, this capability is essential for strategic and tactical operations, as well as humanitarian relief efforts in support of AMC, U.S. Transportation Command and Department of Defense priorities. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Lillian Patterson)
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230627-F-OT222-1129

A KC-135 Stratotanker assigned to the 92nd Air Refueling Wing and 141st Air Refueling Wing taxis into position before takeoff as part of Operation Centennial Contact at Fairchild Air force Base, Washington, June 27, 2023. The movement, which included stops at Yellowstone National Park, Mount Rushmore and Glacier National Park, was part of Air Mobility Command’s celebration of 100 years air refueling operations and demonstrated the 92nd Air Refueling Wing’s global reach capabilities. Since its inception in 1923, Air refueling has become a crucial component of military and civilian aviation operations around the world by extending the range and endurance of aircraft and enabling them to complete missions that would otherwise be impossible or require multiple stops. As a result, this capability is essential for strategic and tactical operations, as well as humanitarian relief efforts in support of AMC, U.S. Transportation Command and Department of Defense priorities. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Lillian Patterson)
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230627-F-OT222-1090

KC-135 Stratotankers assigned to the 92nd Air Refueling Wing and 141st Air Refueling Wing taxi into position before takeoff as part of Operation Centennial Contact at Fairchild Air force Base, Washington, June 27, 2023. The movement, which included stops at Yellowstone National Park, Mount Rushmore and Glacier National Park, was part of Air Mobility Command’s celebration of 100 years air refueling operations and demonstrated the 92nd Air Refueling Wing’s global reach capabilities. Since its inception in 1923, Air refueling has become a crucial component of military and civilian aviation operations around the world by extending the range and endurance of aircraft and enabling them to complete missions that would otherwise be impossible or require multiple stops. As a result, this capability is essential for strategic and tactical operations, as well as humanitarian relief efforts in support of AMC, U.S. Transportation Command and Department of Defense priorities. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Lillian Patterson)
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230627-F-YI652-1203

A UH-1 Huey flies near a KC-135 Stratotanker assigned to the 92nd Air Refueling Wing as it prepares for takeoff as part of Operation Centennial Contact at Fairchild Air Force Base, Washington, June 27, 2023. The movement, which included stops at Yellowstone National Park, Mount Rushmore and Glacier National Park, was part of Air Mobility Command’s celebration of 100 years air refueling operations and demonstrated the 92nd Air Refueling Wing’s global reach capabilities. Since its inception in 1923, Air refueling has become a crucial component of military and civilian aviation operations around the world by extending the range and endurance of aircraft and enabling them to complete missions that would otherwise be impossible or require multiple stops. As a result, this capability is essential for strategic and tactical operations, as well as humanitarian relief efforts in support of AMC, U.S. Transportation Command and Department of Defense priorities. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Clare Werner)
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230627-F-YI652-1171

KC-135 Stratotankers assigned to the 92nd Air Refueling Wing taxi into position before minimum-interval takeoffs as part of Operation Centennial Contact at Fairchild Air Force Base, Washington, June 27, 2023. The movement, which included stops at Yellowstone National Park, Mount Rushmore and Glacier National Park, was part of Air Mobility Command’s celebration of 100 years air refueling operations and demonstrated the 92nd Air Refueling Wing’s global reach capabilities. Since its inception in 1923, Air refueling has become a crucial component of military and civilian aviation operations around the world by extending the range and endurance of aircraft and enabling them to complete missions that would otherwise be impossible or require multiple stops. As a result, this capability is essential for strategic and tactical operations, as well as humanitarian relief efforts in support of AMC, U.S. Transportation Command and Department of Defense priorities. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Clare Werner)
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230627-F-YI652-1532

A KC-135 Stratotanker takes off from the flightline as part of Operation Centennial Contact at Fairchild Air Force Base, Washington, June 27, 2023. The movement, which included stops at Yellowstone National Park, Mount Rushmore and Glacier National Park, was part of Air Mobility Command’s celebration of 100 years air refueling operations and demonstrated the 92nd Air Refueling Wing’s global reach capabilities. Since its inception in 1923, Air refueling has become a crucial component of military and civilian aviation operations around the world by extending the range and endurance of aircraft and enabling them to complete missions that would otherwise be impossible or require multiple stops. As a result, this capability is essential for strategic and tactical operations, as well as humanitarian relief efforts in support of AMC, U.S. Transportation Command and Department of Defense priorities. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Clare Werner)
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230627-F-YI652-1433

A KC-135 Stratotanker takes off from the flightline as part of Operation Centennial Contact at Fairchild Air Force Base, Washington, June 27, 2023. The movement, which included stops at Yellowstone National Park, Mount Rushmore and Glacier National Park, was part of Air Mobility Command’s celebration of 100 years air refueling operations and demonstrated the 92nd Air Refueling Wing’s global reach capabilities. Since its inception in 1923, Air refueling has become a crucial component of military and civilian aviation operations around the world by extending the range and endurance of aircraft and enabling them to complete missions that would otherwise be impossible or require multiple stops. As a result, this capability is essential for strategic and tactical operations, as well as humanitarian relief efforts in support of AMC, U.S. Transportation Command and Department of Defense priorities. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Clare Werner)
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230627-F-YI652-1375

Four KC-135 Stratotankers taxi into position before minimum-interval takeoffs as part of Operation Centennial Contact at Fairchild Air Force Base, Washington, June 27, 2023. The movement, which included stops at Yellowstone National Park, Mount Rushmore and Glacier National Park, was part of Air Mobility Command’s celebration of 100 years air refueling operations and demonstrated the 92nd Air Refueling Wing’s global reach capabilities. Since its inception in 1923, Air refueling has become a crucial component of military and civilian aviation operations around the world by extending the range and endurance of aircraft and enabling them to complete missions that would otherwise be impossible or require multiple stops. As a result, this capability is essential for strategic and tactical operations, as well as humanitarian relief efforts in support of AMC, U.S. Transportation Command and Department of Defense priorities. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Clare Werner)
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230627-F-YI652-1284

Four KC-135 Stratotankers taxi into position before minimum-interval takeoffs as part of Operation Centennial Contact at Fairchild Air Force Base, Washington, June 27, 2023. The movement, which included stops at Yellowstone National Park, Mount Rushmore and Glacier National Park, was part of Air Mobility Command’s celebration of 100 years air refueling operations and demonstrated the 92nd Air Refueling Wing’s global reach capabilities. Since its inception in 1923, Air refueling has become a crucial component of military and civilian aviation operations around the world by extending the range and endurance of aircraft and enabling them to complete missions that would otherwise be impossible or require multiple stops. As a result, this capability is essential for strategic and tactical operations, as well as humanitarian relief efforts in support of AMC, U.S. Transportation Command and Department of Defense priorities. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Clare Werner)
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230429-F-OT222-1060

Spouses and family members of deployed service members from Fairchild Air Force Base watch a Spokane Indians minor league baseball game at the Avista Stadium in Spokane, Washington, April 29th, 2023. The Indians hosted families of deployed Airmen to show appreciation for their service and sacrifices. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Lillian Patterson)
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230429-F-OT222-1026

Taryn Tobiolo, a Team Fairchild Spouse, throws the first pitch at a Spokane Indians minor league baseball game at Avista Stadium in Spokane, Washington, April 29th, 2023. The Indians hosted families of deployed Airmen to show appreciation for their service and sacrifices that they make while their spouses are deployed. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Lillian Patterson)
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230302-F-OT222-1006

A U.S. Air Force Airman assigned to the 97th Air Refueling Squadron embraces his family and friends at Fairchild Air Force Base, Washington, March 3, 2023. Airmen from the 97th ARS returned from deployment. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Lillian Patterson)
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Humble, approachable, credible: 509th Weapons Squadron

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Robert “Buck” Medeiros, 509th Weapons Squadron advanced instructor course instructor, performs aerial refueling on a C-17 Globemaster from McChord Air Force Base, Washington, over the Inland Northwest Jan. 22, 2020. Training flights help ensure that crews are able to perform aerial refueling without needing communication with the aircraft receiving fuel. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Kiaundra Miller)
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Humble, approachable, credible: 509th Weapons Squadron

U.S. Air Force Lt. Col. Timothy Long, 509th Weapons Squadron Weapons Instructor Course student, reviews a flight plan while flying over the Inland Northwest Jan. 22, 2020. Once a student completes the course to become a 509th WPS instructor, graduates will have a black band around their patch to signify their qualification to teach aerial refueling combat techniques. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Kiaundra Miller)
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Humble, approachable, credible: 509th Weapons Squadron

U.S. Air Force Lt. Col. Philippe “Dizzy” Melby, 509th Weapons Squadron commander, and Col. Gene Jacobus, 92nd Air Refueling Wing vice commander, participate in training maneuvers while flying a KC-135 Stratotanker over the Inland Northwest Jan. 22, 2020. Pilots are committed to staying ready for possible deployments by practicing how to react to enemy fire. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Kiaundra Miller)
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The future is now: First of 12 additional KC-135s lands at Fairchild

U.S. Air Force 92nd Maintenance Group Airmen prepare a KC-135 Stratotanker from the 916th Air Refueling Wing, Seymour Johnson Air Force Base, North Carolina, for aircrew to disembark, at Fairchild Air Force Base, Washington, Oct. 16, 2019. Team Fairchild received the first of 12 additional KC-135s to join the base fleet; the remaining aircraft are scheduled to arrive by the end of February 2020. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman Kiaundra Miller)
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The future is now: First of 12 additional KC-135s lands at Fairchild

A U.S. Navy P-8A Poseidon from Naval Air Station Whidbey Island, Washington, flies above a parked U.S. Air Force KC-135 Stratotanker, on Fairchild Air Force Base, Washington, Oct. 16, 2019. This KC-135 is the first of 12 additional tankers that will be arriving and stationed at Fairchild, expanding their fleet of aircraft to 59 KC-135s. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman Kiaundra Miller)
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