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Fairchild Air Force Base demonstrates rapid generation capabilities during Royal Flush

Capt. Timothy Tyson, and Capt. Madison Martin, KC-135 Stratotanker pilots assigned to the 97th Air Refueling Squadron, takeoff during exercise Royal Flush at Fairchild Air Force Base, Washington, April 30, 2024. During the exercise, KC-135 aircrews validated their ability to rapidly respond and meet Royal Flush aerial refueling objectives. Royal Flush was a two-part Air Mobility Command readiness exercise that evaluated the ability to rapidly respond and execute mobility fundamentals and non-standard techniques to provide global mobility at a moment’s notice. In a 72-hour period, Fairchild AFB launched 44 KC-135 sorties. This exercise represents a shift from day-to-day aerial refueling missions and planned deployments, to a time when forces could be required to launch all available assets and personnel within days’ notice. As the world’s largest tanker fleet, Team Fairchild would be among the first units to respond to any global contingency. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Clare Werner)
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Fairchild Air Force Base demonstrates rapid generation capabilities during Royal Flush

Capt. Madison Martin, a KC-135 Stratotanker pilot assigned to the 97th Air Refueling Squadron, conducts a pre-flight checklist during exercise Royal Flush at Fairchild Air Force Base, Washington, April 30, 2024. During the exercise, KC-135 aircrews validated their ability to rapidly respond and meet Royal Flush aerial refueling objectives. Royal Flush was a two-part Air Mobility Command readiness exercise that evaluated the ability to rapidly respond and execute mobility fundamentals and non-standard techniques to provide global mobility at a moment’s notice. In a 72-hour period, Fairchild AFB launched 44 KC-135 sorties. This exercise represents a shift from day-to-day aerial refueling missions and planned deployments, to a time when forces could be required to launch all available assets and personnel within days’ notice. As the world’s largest tanker fleet, Team Fairchild would be among the first units to respond to any global contingency. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Clare Werner)
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Fairchild Air Force Base demonstrates rapid generation capabilities during Royal Flush

Capt. Madison Martin, a KC-135 Stratotanker pilot assigned to the 97th Air Refueling Squadron, conducts a pre-flight checklist prior to takeoff during exercise Royal Flush at Fairchild Air Force Base, Washington, April 30, 2024. During the exercise, KC-135 aircrews validated their ability to rapidly respond and meet Royal Flush aerial refueling objectives. Royal Flush was a two-part Air Mobility Command readiness exercise that evaluated the ability to rapidly respond and execute mobility fundamentals and non-standard techniques to provide global mobility at a moment’s notice. In a 72-hour period, Fairchild AFB launched 44 KC-135 sorties. This exercise represents a shift from day-to-day aerial refueling missions and planned deployments, to a time when forces could be required to launch all available assets and personnel within days’ notice. As the world’s largest tanker fleet, Team Fairchild would be among the first units to respond to any global contingency. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Clare Werner)
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Fairchild Air Force Base demonstrates rapid generation capabilities during Royal Flush

Senior Airman Trae Seithalil, an in-flight refueling specialist assigned to the 97th Air Refueling Squadron, inspects cargo during exercise Royal Flush at Fairchild Air Force Base, Washington, April 30, 2024. During Royal Flush, in-flight refueling specialists had an increased responsibility to ensure they properly loaded, inspected and equipped cargo prior to takeoff. Royal Flush was a two-part Air Mobility Command readiness exercise that evaluated the ability to rapidly respond and execute mobility fundamentals and non-standard techniques to provide global mobility at a moment’s notice. In a 72-hour period, Fairchild AFB launched 44 KC-135 sorties. This exercise represents a shift from day-to-day aerial refueling missions and planned deployments, to a time when forces could be required to launch all available assets and personnel within days’ notice. As the world’s largest tanker fleet, Team Fairchild would be among the first units to respond to any global contingency. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Clare Werner)
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PHOTOS: Team Fairchild demonstrates strategic deterrence readiness during Titan Fury 24-1

Airman 1st Class Robert Jobson, a crew chief assigned to the 92nd Aircraft Maintenance Squadron, marshals a KC-135 Stratotanker at Fairchild Air Force Base, Washington, Nov. 17, 2023. Titan Fury is a recurring total force exercise that ensures Fairchild’s Airmen are trained and ready to provide Rapid Global Mobility at a moment’s notice in support of strategic deterrence and the National Defense Strategy. During the exercise, Airmen demonstrated how various support activities contribute to generating and mobilizing KC-135s including security, maintenance, services, fuel operations and others. For decades, the KC-135 has been the backbone of air refueling around the globe because of its ability to extend global reach and project U.S. air power. This exercise is an example of how the 92nd Air Refueling Wing and the 141st Air Refueling Wing at Fairchild AFB are engaged, postured and ready with a credible force to assure, deter and defend in an increasingly complex security environment. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Clare Werner)
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PHOTOS: Team Fairchild demonstrates strategic deterrence readiness during Titan Fury 24-1

Airman 1st Class Robert Jobson, a crew chief assigned to the 92nd Aircraft Maintenance Squadron, marshals a KC-135 Stratotanker at Fairchild Air Force Base, Washington, Nov. 17, 2023. Titan Fury is a recurring total force exercise that ensures Fairchild’s Airmen are trained and ready to provide Rapid Global Mobility at a moment’s notice in support of strategic deterrence and the National Defense Strategy. During the exercise, Airmen demonstrated how various support activities contribute to generating and mobilizing KC-135s including security, maintenance, services, fuel operations and others. For decades, the KC-135 has been the backbone of air refueling around the globe because of its ability to extend global reach and project U.S. air power. This exercise is an example of how the 92nd Air Refueling Wing and the 141st Air Refueling Wing at Fairchild AFB are engaged, postured and ready with a credible force to assure, deter and defend in an increasingly complex security environment. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Clare Werner)
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PHOTOS: Team Fairchild demonstrates strategic deterrence readiness during Titan Fury 24-1

Capt. Blake Kidd, a KC-135 Stratotanker pilot assigned to the 93rd Air Refueling Squadron, flies a KC-135 over northern Idaho during exercise Titan Fury 24-1, Nov. 17, 2023. Titan Fury is a recurring total force exercise that ensures Fairchild’s Airmen are trained and ready to provide Rapid Global Mobility at a moment’s notice in support of strategic deterrence and the National Defense Strategy. During the exercise, Airmen demonstrated how various support activities contribute to generating and mobilizing KC-135s including security, maintenance, services, fuel operations and others. For decades, the KC-135 has been the backbone of air refueling around the globe because of its ability to extend global reach and project U.S. air power. This exercise is an example of how the 92nd Air Refueling Wing and the 141st Air Refueling Wing at Fairchild AFB are engaged, postured and ready with a credible force to assure, deter and defend in an increasingly complex security environment. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Clare Werner)
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PHOTOS: Team Fairchild demonstrates strategic deterrence readiness during Titan Fury 24-1

Capt. Blake Kidd, a KC-135 Stratotanker pilot assigned to the 93rd Air Refueling Squadron, flies a KC-135 over northern Idaho during exercise Titan Fury 24-1, Nov. 17, 2023. Titan Fury is a recurring total force exercise that ensures Fairchild’s Airmen are trained and ready to provide Rapid Global Mobility at a moment’s notice in support of strategic deterrence and the National Defense Strategy. During the exercise, Airmen demonstrated how various support activities contribute to generating and mobilizing KC-135s including security, maintenance, services, fuel operations and others. For decades, the KC-135 has been the backbone of air refueling around the globe because of its ability to extend global reach and project U.S. air power. This exercise is an example of how the 92nd Air Refueling Wing and the 141st Air Refueling Wing at Fairchild AFB are engaged, postured and ready with a credible force to assure, deter and defend in an increasingly complex security environment. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Clare Werner)
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PHOTOS: Team Fairchild demonstrates strategic deterrence readiness during Titan Fury 24-1

Senior Airman Aidan Clark, an in-flight refueling specialist assigned to the 93rd Air Refueling Squadron, looks over the shoulder of Capt. Robert Wilfong, a pilot assigned to the 93rd ARS, in a KC-135 Stratotanker flying over northern Idaho during exercise Titan Fury 24-1, Nov. 17, 2023. Titan Fury is a recurring total force exercise that ensures Fairchild’s Airmen are trained and ready to provide Rapid Global Mobility at a moment’s notice in support of strategic deterrence and the National Defense Strategy. During the exercise, Airmen demonstrated how various support activities contribute to generating and mobilizing KC-135s including security, maintenance, services, fuel operations and others. For decades, the KC-135 has been the backbone of air refueling around the globe because of its ability to extend global reach and project U.S. air power. This exercise is an example of how the 92nd Air Refueling Wing and the 141st Air Refueling Wing at Fairchild AFB are engaged, postured and ready with a credible force to assure, deter and defend in an increasingly complex security environment. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Clare Werner)
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PHOTOS: Team Fairchild demonstrates strategic deterrence readiness during Titan Fury 24-1

Senior Airman Aidan Clark, an in-flight refueling specialist assigned to the 93rd Air Refueling Squadron, analyzes a map in a KC-135 Stratotanker flying over northern Idaho during exercise Titan Fury 24-1, Nov. 17, 2023. Titan Fury is a recurring total force exercise that ensures Fairchild’s Airmen are trained and ready to provide Rapid Global Mobility at a moment’s notice in support of strategic deterrence and the National Defense Strategy. During the exercise, Airmen demonstrated how various support activities contribute to generating and mobilizing KC-135s including security, maintenance, services, fuel operations and others. For decades, the KC-135 has been the backbone of air refueling around the globe because of its ability to extend global reach and project U.S. air power. This exercise is an example of how the 92nd Air Refueling Wing and the 141st Air Refueling Wing at Fairchild AFB are engaged, postured and ready with a credible force to assure, deter and defend in an increasingly complex security environment. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Clare Werner)
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PHOTOS: Team Fairchild demonstrates strategic deterrence readiness during Titan Fury 24-1

Senior Airman Aidan Clark, an in-flight refueling specialist assigned to the 93rd Air Refueling Squadron, looks out the window of a KC-135 Stratotanker flying above northern Idaho during exercise Titan Fury 24-1, Nov. 17, 2023. Titan Fury is a recurring total force exercise that ensures Fairchild’s Airmen are trained and ready to provide Rapid Global Mobility at a moment’s notice in support of strategic deterrence and the National Defense Strategy. During the exercise, Airmen demonstrated how various support activities contribute to generating and mobilizing KC-135s including security, maintenance, services, fuel operations and others. For decades, the KC-135 has been the backbone of air refueling around the globe because of its ability to extend global reach and project U.S. air power. This exercise is an example of how the 92nd Air Refueling Wing and the 141st Air Refueling Wing at Fairchild AFB are engaged, postured and ready with a credible force to assure, deter and defend in an increasingly complex security environment. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Clare Werner)
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PHOTOS: Team Fairchild demonstrates strategic deterrence readiness during Titan Fury 24-1

Capt. Blake Kidd, a KC-135 Stratotanker pilot assigned to the 93rd Air Refueling Squadron, enters flight information into the control display unit while flying a KC-135 during exercise Titan Fury 24-1, Nov. 17, 2023. Titan Fury is a recurring total force exercise that ensures Fairchild’s Airmen are trained and ready to provide Rapid Global Mobility at a moment’s notice in support of strategic deterrence and the National Defense Strategy. During the exercise, Airmen demonstrated how various support activities contribute to generating and mobilizing KC-135s including security, maintenance, services, fuel operations and others. For decades, the KC-135 has been the backbone of air refueling around the globe because of its ability to extend global reach and project U.S. air power. This exercise is an example of how the 92nd Air Refueling Wing and the 141st Air Refueling Wing at Fairchild AFB are engaged, postured and ready with a credible force to assure, deter and defend in an increasingly complex security environment. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Clare Werner)
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PHOTOS: Team Fairchild demonstrates strategic deterrence readiness during Titan Fury 24-1

Capt. Blake Kidd, a KC-135 Stratotanker pilot assigned to the 93rd Air Refueling Squadron, flies a KC-135 above northern Idaho during exercise Titan Fury 24-1, Nov. 17, 2023. Titan Fury is a recurring total force exercise that ensures Fairchild’s Airmen are trained and ready to provide Rapid Global Mobility at a moment’s notice in support of strategic deterrence and the National Defense Strategy. During the exercise, Airmen demonstrated how various support activities contribute to generating and mobilizing KC-135s including security, maintenance, services, fuel operations and others. For decades, the KC-135 has been the backbone of air refueling around the globe because of its ability to extend global reach and project U.S. air power. This exercise is an example of how the 92nd Air Refueling Wing and the 141st Air Refueling Wing at Fairchild AFB are engaged, postured and ready with a credible force to assure, deter and defend in an increasingly complex security environment. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Clare Werner)
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PHOTOS: Team Fairchild demonstrates strategic deterrence readiness during Titan Fury 24-1

Capt. Blake Kidd, left, and Capt. Robert Wilfong, KC-135 Stratotanker pilots assigned to the 93rd Air Refueling Squadron, fly a KC-135 above northern Idaho during exercise Titan Fury 24-1, Nov. 17, 2023. Titan Fury is a recurring total force exercise that ensures Fairchild’s Airmen are trained and ready to provide Rapid Global Mobility at a moment’s notice in support of strategic deterrence and the National Defense Strategy. During the exercise, Airmen demonstrated how various support activities contribute to generating and mobilizing KC-135s including security, maintenance, services, fuel operations and others. For decades, the KC-135 has been the backbone of air refueling around the globe because of its ability to extend global reach and project U.S. air power. This exercise is an example of how the 92nd Air Refueling Wing and the 141st Air Refueling Wing at Fairchild AFB are engaged, postured and ready with a credible force to assure, deter and defend in an increasingly complex security environment. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Clare Werner)
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PHOTOS: Team Fairchild demonstrates strategic deterrence readiness during Titan Fury 24-1

Capt. Robert Wilfong, a KC-135 Stratotanker pilot assigned to the 93rd Air Refueling Squadron, flies a KC-135 above northern Idaho during exercise Titan Fury 24-1, Nov. 17, 2023. Titan Fury is a recurring total force exercise that ensures Fairchild’s Airmen are trained and ready to provide Rapid Global Mobility at a moment’s notice in support of strategic deterrence and the National Defense Strategy. During the exercise, Airmen demonstrated how various support activities contribute to generating and mobilizing KC-135s including security, maintenance, services, fuel operations and others. For decades, the KC-135 has been the backbone of air refueling around the globe because of its ability to extend global reach and project U.S. air power. This exercise is an example of how the 92nd Air Refueling Wing and the 141st Air Refueling Wing at Fairchild AFB are engaged, postured and ready with a credible force to assure, deter and defend in an increasingly complex security environment. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Clare Werner)
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PHOTOS: Team Fairchild demonstrates strategic deterrence readiness during Titan Fury 24-1

Capt. Blake Kidd, a KC-135 Stratotanker pilot assigned to the 93rd Air Refueling Squadron, flies a KC-135 during exercise Titan Fury 24-1 out of Fairchild Air Force Base, Washington, Nov. 17, 2023. Titan Fury is a recurring total force exercise that ensures Fairchild’s Airmen are trained and ready to provide Rapid Global Mobility at a moment’s notice in support of strategic deterrence and the National Defense Strategy. During the exercise, Airmen demonstrated how various support activities contribute to generating and mobilizing KC-135s including security, maintenance, services, fuel operations and others. For decades, the KC-135 has been the backbone of air refueling around the globe because of its ability to extend global reach and project U.S. air power. This exercise is an example of how the 92nd Air Refueling Wing and the 141st Air Refueling Wing at Fairchild AFB are engaged, postured and ready with a credible force to assure, deter and defend in an increasingly complex security environment. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Clare Werner)
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PHOTOS: Team Fairchild demonstrates strategic deterrence readiness during Titan Fury 24-1

Senior Airman Aidan Clark, an in-flight refueling specialist assigned to the 93rd Air Refueling Squadron, reads through mission papers during exercise Titan Fury 24-1 at Fairchild Air Force Base, Washington, Nov. 17, 2023. Titan Fury is a recurring total force exercise that ensures Fairchild’s Airmen are trained and ready to provide Rapid Global Mobility at a moment’s notice in support of strategic deterrence and the National Defense Strategy. During the exercise, Airmen demonstrated how various support activities contribute to generating and mobilizing KC-135 Stratotankers including security, maintenance, services, fuel operations and others. For decades, the KC-135 has been the backbone of air refueling around the globe because of its ability to extend global reach and project U.S. air power. This exercise is an example of how the 92nd Air Refueling Wing and the 141st Air Refueling Wing at Fairchild AFB are engaged, postured and ready with a credible force to assure, deter and defend in an increasingly complex security environment. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Clare Werner)
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PHOTOS: Team Fairchild demonstrates strategic deterrence readiness during Titan Fury 24-1

Tech. Sgt. Jared Reeves, left, KC-135 Stratotanker communication navigation systems craftsman assigned to the 92nd Aircraft Maintenance Squadron and Staff Sgt. Daniel Hukill, a crew chief assigned to the 92nd AMXS, wait for engines to start during exercise Titan Fury 24-1 at Fairchild Air Force Base, Washington, Nov. 17, 2023. Titan Fury is a recurring total force exercise that ensures Fairchild’s Airmen are trained and ready to provide Rapid Global Mobility at a moment’s notice in support of strategic deterrence and the National Defense Strategy. During the exercise, Airmen demonstrated how various support activities contribute to generating and mobilizing KC-135s including security, maintenance, services, fuel operations and others. For decades, the KC-135 has been the backbone of air refueling around the globe because of its ability to extend global reach and project U.S. air power. This exercise is an example of how the 92nd Air Refueling Wing and the 141st Air Refueling Wing at Fairchild AFB are engaged, postured and ready with a credible force to assure, deter and defend in an increasingly complex security environment. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Clare Werner)
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PHOTOS: Team Fairchild demonstrates strategic deterrence readiness during Titan Fury 24-1

Airmen assigned to the 92nd Air Refueling Wing observe KC-135 Stratotanker aircrew members practicing a rapid response during exercise Titan Fury 24-1 at Fairchild Air Force Base, Washington, Nov. 16, 2023. Titan Fury is a recurring total force exercise that ensures Fairchild’s Airmen are trained and ready to provide Rapid Global Mobility at a moment’s notice in support of strategic deterrence and the National Defense Strategy. During the exercise, Airmen demonstrated how various support activities contribute to generating and mobilizing KC-135s including security, maintenance, services, fuel operations and others. For decades, the KC-135 has been the backbone of air refueling around the globe because of its ability to extend global reach and project U.S. air power. This exercise is an example of how the 92nd ARW and the 141st Air Refueling Wing at Fairchild AFB are engaged, postured and ready with a credible force to assure, deter and defend in an increasingly complex security environment. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Clare Werner)
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PHOTOS: Team Fairchild demonstrates strategic deterrence readiness during Titan Fury 24-1

KC-135 Stratotanker aircrew members practice their rapid response during exercise Titan Fury 24-1 at Fairchild Air Force Base, Washington, Nov. 16, 2023. Titan Fury is a recurring total force exercise that ensures Fairchild’s Airmen are trained and ready to provide Rapid Global Mobility at a moment’s notice in support of strategic deterrence and the National Defense Strategy. During the exercise, Airmen demonstrated how various support activities contribute to generating and mobilizing KC-135s including security, maintenance, services, fuel operations and others. For decades, the KC-135 has been the backbone of air refueling around the globe because of its ability to extend global reach and project U.S. air power. This exercise is an example of how the 92nd Air Refueling Wing and the 141st Air Refueling Wing at Fairchild AFB are engaged, postured and ready with a credible force to assure, deter and defend in an increasingly complex security environment. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Clare Werner)
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