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230416-F-CT582-1279

A B-52 Stratofortress flies next to a KC-135 Stratotanker assigned to the 6th Air Refueling Wing, during exercise Global Thunder 23, April 16, 2023. Global Thunder is an annual command and control exercise designed to train U.S. Strategic Command forces and assess joint operations readiness. (U.S. Air Force photo by Capt Teri L. Bunce)
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230416-F-CT582-1110

U.S. Air Force Airman First Class Austin Kaiser Joly, 92nd Air Refueling Squadron in-flight refueling specialists, prepares to fuel a B-52 Stratofortress, during exercise Global Thunder 23, April 16, 2023. The 92nd Air Refueling Wing, along with mission partners, participate in Global Thunder, United States Strategic Command’s annual command control training exercise that enhances readiness (U.S. Air Force Photo by Capt. Teri L. Bunce)
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201022-F-JR816-1173

Multiple KC-135 Stratotankers from the 92nd Air Refueling Wing, line-up on the flightline during exercise Global Thunder 21 at Fairchild Air Force Base, Washington, Oct. 22, 2020. GT21 is a U.S. Strategic Command exercise focused on realistic training activities to ensure strategic deterrent capabilities. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Kiaundra Miller)
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201022-F-JR816-1048

Team Fairchild aircrew Airmen perform a simulated response during exercise Global Thunder 21 at Fairchild Air Force Base, Washington, Oct. 22, 2020. Fairchild’s Airmen are on watch 24 hours a day, seven days a week, standing ready to enable USSTRATCOM’s forces, and 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 Kiaundra Miller)
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201022-F-JR816-1005

A U.S. Air Force KC-135 Stratotanker from the 92nd Air Refueling Wing sits on the flightline during exercise Global Thunder 21 at Fairchild Air Force Base, Washington, Oct. 22, 2020. This exercise employs global operations in coordination with other combatant commands, services, appropriate U.S. government agencies, and allies to deter, detect and, if necessary, defeat strategic attacks against the United States and its allies. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Kiaundra Miller)
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191024-F-HU835-1228

Defenders from the 92nd Security Forces Squadron secure the flightline as several KC-135 Stratotankers prepare for launch during Exercise Global Thunder at Fairchild Air Force Base, Washington, 24 Oct., 2019. Global Thunder is a U.S. Strategic Command exercise designed to ensure an efficient mission response by testing Airmen’s ability to execute command, control and operational procedures during simulated combat scenarios. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Ryan Lackey)
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191022-F-WH061-1070

Team Fairchild alert crews participate in response training during Exercise Global Thunder at Fairchild Air Force Base, Washington, Oct. 22, 2019. Testing Airmen readiness to confront uncertainty helps ensure a safe, secure, effective and ready strategic deterrent force. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Lawrence Sena)
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191022-F-WH061-1274

A U.S. Air Force KC-135 Stratotanker taxies during a simulated alert response during Exercise Global Thunder at Fairchild Air Force Base, Washington, Oct. 22, 2019. 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 Airman 1st Class Lawrence Sena)
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191022-F-WH061-1170

U.S. Air Force KC-135 Stratotankers taxi during a simulated alert response during Exercise Global Thunder at Fairchild Air Force Base, Washington, Oct. 22, 2019. 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 Airman 1st Class Lawrence Sena)
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191023-F-OE991-1058

Team Fairchild Airmen go through the Personnel Deployment Function as they simulate a deployment during Exercise Global Thunder at Fairchild Air Force Base, Washington, Oct. 23, 2019. Global Thunder is a U.S. Strategic Command exercise designed to ensure an efficient mission response by testing Airmen’s ability to execute command, control and operational procedures during simulated combat scenarios. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Dustin Mullen)
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Global Thunder keeps Airmen ready for anything

An Airman from the 92nd Aircraft Maintenance Squadron de-ices a KC-135 Stratotanker during Exercise Global Thunder 2018 at Fairchild Air Force Base, Washington, Nov. 4, 2017. Global Thunder is an annual U.S. Strategic Command (USSTRATCOM) exercise designed to provide training opportunities to test and validate command, control and operational procedures. The training is based on a notional scenario developed to drive execution of USSTRATCOM and component forces’ ability to support the geographic combatant commands, deter adversaries and, if necessary, employ forces as directed by the President of the United States. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Janelle Patino)
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Global Thunder keeps Airmen ready for anything

Staff Sgt. Matthew Mundy, 92nd Security Forces Squadron certified defense operations controller, secures the flightline during Exercise Global Thunder 2018 at Fairchild Air Force Base, Washington, Nov. 4, 2017. Global Thunder is an annual U.S. Strategic Command (USSTRATCOM) exercise designed to provide training opportunities to test and validate command, control and operational procedures. The training is based on a notional scenario developed to drive execution of USSTRATCOM and component forces’ ability to support the geographic combatant commands, deter adversaries and, if necessary, employ forces as directed by the President of the United States. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Janelle Patino)
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Global Thunder keeps Airmen ready for anything

Senior Airman Timothy Diehl (left), KC-135 Stratotanker boom operator, and Maj. Miguel Fernandez, KC-135 pilot, respond to an alert call during Exercise Global Thunder 2018 at Fairchild Air Force Base, Washington, Nov. 4, 2017. Global Thunder is an annual U.S. Strategic Command (USSTRATCOM) exercise designed to provide training opportunities to test and validate command, control and operational procedures. The training is based on a notional scenario developed to drive execution of USSTRATCOM and component forces’ ability to support the geographic combatant commands, deter adversaries and, if necessary, employ forces as directed by the President of the United States. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Ryan Lackey)
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Global Thunder keeps Airmen ready for anything

Senior Airman Adan Esqueda, 92nd Operations Support Squadron air traffic controller, calls airfield ground crews to attend an aircraft during Exercise Global Thunder 2018 at Fairchild Air Force Base, Washington, Nov. 1, 2017. Global Thunder is an annual U.S. Strategic Command (USSTRATCOM) exercise designed to provide training opportunities to test and validate command, control and operational procedures. The training is based on a notional scenario developed to drive execution of USSTRATCOM and component forces’ ability to support the geographic combatant commands, deter adversaries and, if necessary, employ forces as directed by the President of the United States. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Ryan Lackey)
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Global Thunder keeps Airmen ready for anything

(From left to right) Senior Airman Timothy Diehl, KC-135 Stratotanker boom operator, Maj. Miguel Fernandez, KC-135 pilot, and Senior Airman Megan Myers, 141st Maintenance Group crew chief, respond to an alert call during Exercise Global Thunder 2018 at Fairchild Air Force Base, Washington, Nov. 4, 2017. Global Thunder is an annual U.S. Strategic Command (USSTRATCOM) exercise designed to provide training opportunities to test and validate command, control and operational procedures. The training is based on a notional scenario developed to drive execution of USSTRATCOM and component forces’ ability to support the geographic combatant commands, deter adversaries and, if necessary, employ forces as directed by the President of the United States. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Ryan Lackey)
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Global Thunder keeps Airmen ready for anything

Senior Airman Megan Myers, 141st Maintenance Group crew chief, supervises KC-135 Stratotanker pre-flight checks during Exercise Global Thunder 2018 at Fairchild Air Force Base, Washington, Nov. 4, 2017. Global Thunder is an annual U.S. Strategic Command (USSTRATCOM) exercise designed to provide training opportunities to test and validate command, control and operational procedures. The training is based on a notional scenario developed to drive execution of USSTRATCOM and component forces’ ability to support the geographic combatant commands, deter adversaries and, if necessary, employ forces as directed by the President of the United States. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Ryan Lackey)
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