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Aerial Refueling Operations

Images depict various military aircraft engaged in aerial refueling missions. The visuals highlight aircraft in flight, including NATO and U.S. air force models, against clear blue skies and cloud bac

A U.S. Air Force RC-135 Rivet Joint assigned to the 82nd Reconnaissance Squadron conducts aerial refueling with a KC-135 Stratotanker assigned to the 909th Air Refueling Squadron over the Sea of Japan, Jan. 22, 2024. The RC-135 supports theater and national level consumers with near real time on-scene intelligence collection, analysis and dissemination capabilities.
A U.S. Air Force RC-135 Rivet Joint assigned to the 82nd Reconnaissance Squadron conducts aerial refueling with a KC-135 Stratotanker assigned to the 909th Air Refueling Squadron over the Sea of Japan, Jan. 22, 2024. The RC-135 supports theater and national level consumers with near real time on-scene intelligence collection, analysis and dissemination capabilities.
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USA, TEXAS, El Paso: Fort Bliss US Army Base, US Army Air Defence Artillery Museum, Missles
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A B-2 Spirit stealth bomber flying away from its atomic bomb blast.
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Lighting strikes behind A-10 Thunderbolt IIs on the Whiteman Air Force Base, Mo., flightline during an early morning thunderstorm Oct. 20, 2009. The 442nd Fighter Wing maintains a fleet of 27 A-10s. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Kenny Holston)
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Recovery crews tow the Global Hawk unmanned aircraft after its arrival at Langley Air Force Base. The aircraft flew non-stop from Edwards Air Force Base, California, to Langley, Virginia, as part of a NATO seminar hosted by the Supreme Allied Commander, Atlantic. Base: Langley Air Force Base State: Virginia (VA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Major Command Shown: ACC
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The Pyramids of Giza appear in the distance as a U.S. Air Force C-17 Globemaster III flies over Cairo, Egypt, during Exercise Bright Star on October 15, 2009. The C-17 crew is from the 437th Airlift Wing, Charleston AFB, S.C. Bright Star is a joint international military airdrop exercise whose purpose is to strengthen and enhance the cohesiveness of each country's participating forces. This year's participants include the United States, Egypt, Kuwait, Pakistan, Germany, and Jordan.
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Soviet land based missile and aircraft ranges. Country: Unknown
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This graphic was created in Adobe Photoshop for Tyndall Air Force Bases Economic Impact Analysis report for FY20 - FY21. (U.S. Air Force graphic by Airman F1st Class Zachary Nordheim)