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Fairchild Refueling Maintenance

From left, U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Einstein Helgenberger and Senior Airman Kevin Nicolai, 92nd Logistics Readiness Squadron vehicle maintenance technicians, lower a pump panel cover for an R-11 Kovatch Refueler into the bed of a truck at Fairchild Air Force Base, Washington, May 27, 2025. The panel protects the refueler’s controls and must be removed for maintenance and inspection. (U.S. Air force photo by Airman Emilee Seiler)
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Fairchild Refueling Maintenance

U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Einstein Helgenberger, 92nd Logistics Readiness Squadron vehicle maintenance technician, changes the oil in a R-11 Kovatch Refueler at Fairchild Air Force Base, Washington, May 27, 2025. Changing the oil in a vehicle is crucial for peak engine performance and is necessary to prevent engine failure, ensuring flight operations are not impacted. (U.S. Air force photo by Airman Emilee Seiler)
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Fairchild Refueling Maintenance

U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Kevin Nicolai, 92nd Logistics Readiness Squadron vehicle maintenance technician, checks the transmission fluid of a R-11 Kovatch Refueler at Fairchild Air Force Base, Washington, May 27, 2025. Nicolai checks the fluid level to prevent performance issues or transmission failure. (U.S. Air force photo by Airman Emilee Seiler)
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Fairchild Refueling Maintenance

U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Einstein Helgenberger, 92nd Logistics Readiness Squadron vehicle maintenance technician, changes the air filter on a refueling truck at Fairchild Air Force Base, Washington, May 27, 2025. Routine maintenance ensures Fairchild’s refuelers are mission ready. (U.S. Air force photo by Airman Emilee Seiler)
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Fairchild Refueling Maintenance

U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Kevin Nicolai, 92nd Logistics Readiness Squadron vehicle maintenance technician, inspects fluid on the driveshaft of an R-11 Kovatch Refueler at Fairchild Air Force Base, Washington, May 27, 2025. Nicolai inspects the fluid to ensure no part of the refueler is compromised, ensuring the vehicle is ready to perform at a moment’s notice. (U.S. Air force photo by Airman Emilee Seiler)
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Fairchild Refueling Maintenance

U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Kevin Nicolai, 92nd Logistics Readiness Squadron vehicle maintenance technician, fills out a vehicle preventative maintenance and inspection form at Fairchild Air Force Base, Washington, May 27, 2025. Documenting the inspection helps identify maintenance needs to ensure mission readiness. (U.S. Air force photo by Airman Emilee Seiler)
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Fairchild Refueling Maintenance

U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Einstein Helgenberger, 92nd Logistics Readiness Squadron vehicle maintenance technician, lowers a pulley from a control panel at Fairchild Air Force Base, Washington, May 27, 2025. Helgenberger lowers the component into the bed of a truck after removing it from a R-11 Kovatch Refueler, completing a key step in the maintenance process. (U.S. Air force photo by Airman Emilee Seiler)
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Fairchild AFB demonstrates strategic deterrence during exercise Mobility Response 25

U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Jacob Nelms, an aerospace propulsion specialist assigned to the 92nd Maintenance Squadron, removes a starter pawl during exercise Mobility Response 25 in support of U.S. Strategic Command exercise Global Thunder 25 at Fairchild Air Force Base, Washington, Oct. 23, 2024. Nelms removed the starter pawl to ensure they are functioning as intended to ensure safe flight operations. Executing training exercises like MR25 prepare wings to support the warfighter at the furthest node to ensure light, lean, and distributed operations. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Stassney Davis)
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Fairchild AFB demonstrates strategic deterrence during exercise Mobility Response 25

U.S. Air Force Airman Miguel Guerrero, an aerospace propulsion specialist assigned to the 92nd Maintenance Squadron, removes fuel filters during exercise Mobility Response 25 in support of U.S. Strategic Command exercise Global Thunder 25 at Fairchild Air Force Base, Washington, Oct. 23, 2024. Airmen performed inspections to ensure the KC-135 Stratotanker remains reliable and mission ready. The role of the KC-135 in this exercise underscores Fairchild’s dedication to provide rapid global mobility. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Stassney Davis)
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Fairchild AFB demonstrates strategic deterrence during exercise Mobility Response 25

U.S. Air Force Airman Miguel Guerrero, an aerospace propulsion specialist assigned to the 92nd Maintenance Squadron, removes fuel filters during exercise Mobility Response 25 in support of U.S. Strategic Command exercise Global Thunder 25 at Fairchild Air Force Base, Washington, Oct. 23, 2024. The KC-135 Stratotanker played a crucial role in this exercise and GT25, providing essential air-to-air refueling capabilities that are vital for sustaining long-range operations. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Stassney Davis)
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Fairchild AFB demonstrates strategic deterrence during exercise Mobility Response 25

U.S. Air Force Airman Miguel Guerrero, an aerospace propulsion specialist assigned to the 92nd Maintenance Squadron, removes fuel filters during exercise Mobility Response 25 in support of U.S. Strategic Command exercise Global Thunder 25 at Fairchild Air Force Base, Washington, Oct. 23, 2024. Guerrero performed routine maintenance during exercise MR25 to ensure aircraft are fully operational, safe, and ready for critical missions. Executing training exercises like MR25 prepare wings to support the warfighter at the furthest node to ensure light, lean, and distributed operations. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Stassney Davis)
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Fairchild AFB demonstrates strategic deterrence during exercise Mobility Response 25

U.S. Air Force Airman Miguel Guerrero, an aerospace propulsion specialist assigned to the 92nd Maintenance Squadron, removes fuel filters during exercise Mobility Response 25 in support of U.S. Strategic Command exercise Global Thunder 25 at Fairchild Air Force Base, Washington, Oct. 23, 2024. Guerrero performed routine maintenance during exercise MR25 to ensure aircraft are fully operational, safe, and ready for critical missions. The KC-135 Stratotanker played a crucial role in this exercise and GT25, providing essential air-to-air refueling capabilities that are vital for sustaining long-range operations. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Stassney Davis)
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Fairchild AFB demonstrates strategic deterrence during exercise Mobility Response 25

U.S. Air Force Airmen assigned to the 92nd Maintenance Squadron, perform an inspection during exercise Mobility Response 25 in support of U.S. Strategic Command exercise Global Thunder 25 at Fairchild Air Force Base, Washington, Oct. 23, 2024. Airmen performed inspections to ensure the KC-135 Stratotanker remains reliable and mission ready. Mobility Response is an opportunity for Mobility Air Force to test their ability to respond to and simultaneously support multiple combatant commander’s requirements, such as USSTRATCOM’s reliable strategic deterrence force. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Stassney Davis)
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Programmed Depot maintenance modernizes KC-135s

A 564th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron worker performs a programmed depot maintenance inspection of a KC-135 Stratotanker at the Oklahoma City Air Logistics Complex on Tinker Air Force Base, Oklahoma Nov. 23, 2019. Inspections determine what defects need to be addressed and what parts require fixing and updating. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman Kiaundra Miller)
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Programmed Depot maintenance modernizes KC-135s

A 564th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron worker assists with programmed depot maintenance on a KC-135 Stratotanker at the Oklahoma City Air Logistics Complex on Tinker Air Force Base, Oklahoma, Nov. 23, 2019. Once PDM is complete, Airmen from the aircraft’s home station tour the OC-ALC to discuss with the workers common defects they’re experiencing with the aircraft. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman Kiaundra Miller)
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Programmed Depot maintenance modernizes KC-135s

A 564th Air Maintenance Squadron worker reviews a KC-135 Stratotanker maintenance kit on at the Oklahoma City Air Logistics Complex at Tinker Air Force Base, Oklahoma, Nov. 23, 2019. The OC-ALC has kits in place near aircraft containing parts and information to expedite processes and save the U.S. Air Force man-hours and money while maintaining proper maintenance and safety procedures. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman Kiaundra Miller)
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Programmed Depot maintenance modernizes KC-135s

A KC-135 Stratotanker is parked inside a maintenance hangar prior to a test flight at the Oklahoma City Air Logistics Complex on Tinker Air Force Base, Oklahoma Nov. 23, 2019. After going through programmed depot maintenance, each aircraft must be taken on a test flight to ensure it is safe for long-term use. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman Kiaundra Miller)
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Tech. Sgt. Alfonso Vigil 92nd Maintenance Squadron hydraulics NCO in charge of dayshift, works on removing the saddle panel from the refueling boom Dec. 16, 2016, at Fairchild Air Force Base, Wash. The 92nd MXS hydraulics shop recently submitted an Air Force Technical Order correction form, correcting an issue with the KC-135 Stratotanker technical order Air Force wide. (U.S. Air Force photo/ Airman 1st Class Sean Campbell)
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Staff Sgt. Anthony Landin, 92nd Maintenance Squadron hydraulics system craftsman, and Airman 1st Class Tage Sickler 92nd MXS hydraulics systems apprentice, install a ruddervator Dec. 16, 2016, at Fairchild Air Force Base, Wash. If any of the parts located in the ruddervator control system are installed improperly, there is the possibility of damaging the entire boom. (U.S. Air Force photo/ Airman 1st Class Sean Campbell)
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Staff Sgt. Anthony Landin, 92nd Maintenance Squadron hydraulics system craftsman, secures a ruddervator to the refueling boom Dec. 16, 2016, at Fairchild Air Force Base, Wash. A bell crank is a clamp style crank with splines that rotates the torque tube which in turn rotates the ruddervator. (U.S. Air Force photo/ Airman 1st Class Sean Campbell)
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