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Fairchild Endurance Mission tests new anti-fatigue measures for KC-135 crews

U.S. Air Force Tech. Sergeant Matt Hurless, 92nd Air Refueling Squadron in-flight refueling specialist, operates the boom of a KC-135 Stratotanker during a Phase 3 Lead Wing exercise, June 6th, 2023. The 92nd Air Refueling Wing deployed personnel and KC-135 Stratotankers, to execute a Phase 3 Lead Wing exercise in preparation to be lead tanker wing at Air Mobility Command’s capstone exercise, Mobility Guardian 2023. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sergeant Heather Clements)
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Fairchild Endurance Mission tests new anti-fatigue measures for KC-135 crews

A U.S. Air Force F-22 Raptor receives fuel from a KC-135 Stratotanker assigned to Fairchild Air Force Base, over Alaska, during a Phase 3 Lead Wing exercise, June 6th, 2023. The 92nd Air Refueling Wing deployed personnel and KC-135 Stratotankers, to execute a Phase 3 Lead Wing exercise in preparation to be lead tanker wing at Air Mobility Command’s capstone exercise, Mobility Guardian 2023. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sergeant Heather Clements)
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Fairchild Endurance Mission tests new anti-fatigue measures for KC-135 crews

U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Chris Neuman, 92nd Air Refueling Squadron in-flight refueling specialist, sleeps during his crew rest cycle aboard a KC-135 Stratotanker during a Phase 3 Lead Wing exercise, June 6th, 2023. The 92nd Air Refueling Wing deployed personnel and KC-135 Stratotankers, in preparation to be lead tanker wing at Air Mobility Command’s capstone exercise, Mobility Guardian 2023. Concepts such as crew resting on the aircraft and wearable devices to track real time fatigue/stress on the aircrew were utilized in this phase of Mobility Guardian preparation. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sergeant Heather Clements)
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A U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Andrew Huynh, 92nd Operations Support Squadron air traffic control apprentice, monitors a screen to locate aircraft on Fairchild Air Force Base, Washington, Jan. 5, 2023. ATC Airmen are responsible for clearing pilots during take-off and landing ATC Airmen play a significant role in communicating vital flight patterns and weather information. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Stassney Davis)
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A U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Brent Kyzar, 92nd Operations Support Squadron air traffic control apprentice, uses his binoculars to locate aircraft on the flight line at Fairchild Air Force Base, Washington, Jan. 5, 2023. ATC Airmen are responsible for clearing pilots during take-off and landing, also play a significant role in communicating vital flight patterns and weather information. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Stassney Davis)
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A U.S. Air Force air traffic control tower overlooks the airfield at Fairchild Air Force Base, Washington, Jan. 5, 2023. The air traffic control tower is manned 24/7 to facilitate the safe flow of aircraft from the airfield. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Stassney Davis)
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U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Brent Kyzar (left) and Staff Sgt. Yegar Grodetskiy, 92nd Operations Support Squadron air traffic control apprentices, monitor the flight line at Fairchild Air Force Base, Washington, Jan. 5, 2023. The air traffic control tower is manned 24/7 to facilitate the safe flow of aircraft from the airfield. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class
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Fairchild refuels Whiteman B-2 aircraft

A B-2 Spirit from Whiteman Air Force Base, Missouri, is refueled by a KC-135 Stratotanker from Fairchild Air Force Base, Washington, while flying over Kansas, Feb. 24, 2020. Air refueling provides military aircraft with support to achieve the mission no matter where or when. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Kiaundra Miller)
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U.S. Air Force Col. Derek Salmi, 92nd Air Refueling Wing commander, addresses attendees of an officer's all-call at Fairchild Air Force Base, Washington, Jan. 28, 2020. Topics discussed during the all-call included developmental category configuration for different core specialties, promotion zones, promotion recommendation forms and annual officer performance reports. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Lawrence Sena)
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Programmed depot maintenance modernizes KC-135s

A KC-135 Stratotanker is parked on the flightline at Fairchild Air Force Base, Washington, Nov. 22, 2019. The KC-135 flew to Tinker Air Force Base, Oklahoma, for programmed depot maintenance and upgrades to the aircraft to increase functionality and longevity, and maintain safety of Team Fairchild’s Airmen. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman Kiaundra Miller)
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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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Senior Airman Jesse Weaver

U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Jesse Weaver, 92nd Maintenance Squadron aircraft hydraulic technician, lowers the boom during an isochronal inspection on a KC-135 Stratotanker, at Fairchild Air Force Base, May 22, 2019. Weaver is attempting to control the boom to ensure that the measure of the boom matches the measurement indicated on his panel. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman Kiaundra Miller)
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Senior Airman Isaac Ruble

U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Isaac Ruble, 92nd Maintenance Squadron aircraft hydraulic technician, checks a KC-135 Stratotanker’s boom elevation limits during an isochronal inspection, at Fairchild Air Force Base, May 22, 2019. Ruble is checking the elevation limits to ensure that the elevation is reading the same as the gauge inside of the aircraft. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman Kiaundra Miller)
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Fairchild Airmen enhance deployment line, save countless man hours

Tech. Sgt. Eric Reising, 92nd Logistics Readiness Squadron small air terminal NCO in-charge, prints a report from the Weigh-In-Motion scale to expedite the cargo deployment functions at Fairchild Air Force Base, Washington, April 17, 2019. The WIM scale saves countless hours by collecting necessary data all at once through an advanced system of sensors, dynamic measurement system and data archiving, to name a few. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Whitney Laine)
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Fairchild Airmen enhance deployment line, save countless man hours

The 92nd Logistics Readiness Squadron utilizes the newly implemented Weigh-In-Motion scale to expedite cargo deployment function with a more accurate and efficient process at Fairchild Air Force Base, Washington, April 17, 2019. This innovation reduces the entire process to be as simple as driving over a plate in the ground to display the weight, dimensions and center of balance in one step. U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Whitney Laine)
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Fairchild Airmen enhance deployment line, save countless man hours

Tech. Sgt. Eric Reising, 92nd Logistics Readiness Squadron small air terminal NCO in-charge, utilizes the newly implemented Weigh-In-Motion scale to expedite cargo deployment functions with a more accurate and efficient process at Fairchild Air Force Base, Washington, April 17, 2019. The WIM scale saves countless man hours by collecting necessary data all at once through an advanced system of sensors, dynamic measurement system and data archiving, to name a few. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Whitney Laine)
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KC-135 Stratotanker refuels B-52 Stratofortress

A KC-135 Stratotanker from the 92nd Air Refueling Wing at Fairchild Air Force Base, Wash. refuels B-52 Stratofortress. The refueling operation took place during Col. Ryan Samuelson, 92nd ARW/CC's final flight (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Sean Campbell)
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92nd OG partners with 375th AES Airmen, expand KC-135 capabilities

Staff Sgt. Kendra Fulton, 375th Aeromedical Evacuation Squadron technician, inspects the pulse oximeter as well as other medical equipment to confirm proper functionality during an aeromedical evacuation training at Fairchild Air Force Base, Washington, March 1, 2018. It is a top priority to ensure all medical gear can help AE Airmen provide care while patients are transported. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Whitney Laine)
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Fairchild wraps up ‘furious’ exercise

92nd Maintenance Squadron Airmen attach a tow bar to a specialized ground vehicle before moving a KC-135 Stratotanker into a hangar at Fairchild Air Force Base, Wash., Sept. 11, 2017. The KC-135 Stratotanker is the primary air refueling aircraft for the United States Air Force and has been doing so for more than 50 years. (U.S. Air Force photo/ Senior Airman Sean Campbell)
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Fairchild wraps up ‘furious’ exercise

92nd Maintenance Squadron Airmen prepare to move a KC-135 Stratotanker during the Titan Fury exercise at Fairchild Air Force Base, Wash., Sept. 11, 2017. The KC-135 Stratotanker is the primary air refueling aircraft for the United States Air Force and has been doing so for more than 50 years. (U.S. Air Force photo/ Senior Airman Sean Campbell)
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