Photo by Senior Airman Zachary Foster | 6th Air Refueling Wing | 01.14.2025
Crew chiefs assigned to the 6th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron perform an inspection on a KC-135 Stratotanker at MacDill Air Force Base, Florida, Jan. 15, 2025. Annually, crew chiefs conduct a major inspection of the 60-year-old airframe to proactively identify and address mechanical concerns. These inspections ensure the refuelers longevity and keep the tanker fleet in operation for longer.......
Photo by Senior Airman Zachary Foster | 6th Air Refueling Wing | 01.14.2025
Crew chiefs assigned to the 6th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron perform an inspection on a KC-135 Stratotanker at MacDill Air Force Base, Florida, Jan. 15, 2025. Annually, crew chiefs conduct a major inspection of the 60-year-old airframe to proactively identify and address mechanical concerns. These inspections ensure the refuelers longevity and keep the tanker fleet in operation for longer.......
Photo by Senior Airman Zachary Foster | 6th Air Refueling Wing | 01.14.2025
U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Cameron Medeiros, 6th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron crew chief, installs safety wiring onto a KC-135 Stratotanker at MacDill Air Force Base, Florida, Jan. 14, 2025. Safety wire is installed as a backup to ensure smaller pieces, like bolts, are positioned securely. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Zachary Foster)...
Photo by Senior Airman Zachary Foster | 6th Air Refueling Wing | 01.14.2025
U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Davin Cepeda, 6th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron crew chief, inspects a KC-135 Stratotanker at MacDill Air Force Base, Florida, Jan. 14, 2025. Annually, crew chiefs conduct a major inspection of the 60-year-old airframe to proactively identify and address mechanical concerns. These inspections ensure the refuelers longevity and keep the tanker fleet in operation for......
Photo by Senior Airman Zachary Foster | 6th Air Refueling Wing | 01.14.2025
U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Cameron Medeiros, 6th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron crew chief, inspects the underside of a KC-135 Stratotanker at MacDill Air Force Base, Florida, Jan. 14, 2025. Maintenance inspections ensure aircrew can carry out their mission onboard the 60-year-old airframe safely and effectively. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Zachary Foster)...
Photo by Airman 1st Class Matthew Arachikavitz | 92nd Air Refueling Wing | 01.13.2025
Airman 1st Class Malachi Shipman, an in-flight refueling specialist assigned to the 92nd Air Refueling Squadron, performs aerial refueling during a KC-135 Stratotanker incentive flight in celebration of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. at Fairchild Air Force Base, Washington, Jan. 13, 2025. Airmen from across the installation witnessed the aerial refueling of a C-17 Globemaster III during the......
Photo by Airman 1st Class Matthew Arachikavitz | 92nd Air Refueling Wing | 01.13.2025
Airman 1st Class Malachi Shipman, an in-flight refueling specialist assigned to the 92nd Air Refueling Squadron, conducts an in-flight inspection prior to landing during a KC-135 Stratotanker incentive flight in celebration of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. at Fairchild Air Force Base, Washington, Jan. 13, 2025. Airmen from across the installation witnessed the aerial refueling of a C-17......
Photo by Airman 1st Class Matthew Arachikavitz | 92nd Air Refueling Wing | 01.13.2025
A C-17 Globemaster III assigned to Joint Base Lewis-McChord prepares to receive fuel from a KC-135 Stratotanker assigned to the 92nd Air Refueling Wing during a KC-135 incentive flight over the Pacific Northwest in celebration of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. at Fairchild Air Force Base, Washington, Jan. 13, 2025. Airmen from across the installation witnessed the aerial refueling of a C-17 during......
