A U.S. Air Force KC-135 Stratotanker refuels an A-10
A U.S. Air Force KC-135 Stratotanker refuels an A-10 Thunderbolt II during flight while partaking in Saber Strike 18 over Latvia on June 6, 2018. Both aircraft are from the 127th Wing at Selfridge Air National ... More
The U.S. and Latvian flags fly side by side in a KC-135
The U.S. and Latvian flags fly side by side in a KC-135 Stratotanker during Saber Strike over Latvia on June 6, 2018. Latvia is one of 19 countries participating in Saber Strike, an exercise aiming to improve c... More
Pilots from the 127th Wing, Selfridge Air National
Pilots from the 127th Wing, Selfridge Air National Guard Base, Michigan, fly a KC-135 Stratotanker over Latvia during Saber Strike 18 June 6, 2018. The KC-135 aircraft provides aerial refueling capabilities for... More
A U.S. Air Force F-16 Fighting Falcon deployed to U.S.
A U.S. Air Force F-16 Fighting Falcon deployed to U.S. Air Forces in Europe from the 120th Fighter Squadron at Buckley Air Force Base, Colorado receives fuel in flight by a KC-135 Stratotanker over Latvia durin... More
U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Jordan Kaminski, 171st Air
U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Jordan Kaminski, 171st Air Refueling Squadron KC-135 boom operator, operates and monitors a boom pod during Saber Strike 18 over Latvia, June 6, 2018. Boom operators are responsible fo... More
U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Andre McClain, 171st Air
U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Andre McClain, 171st Air Refueling Squadron boom operator, prepares a KC-135 Stratotanker’s boom to refuel aircraft during Saber Strike 18 June 8, 2018. Boom operators are responsib... More
Four A-10 Thunderbolt II aircraft fly next to a KC-135
Four A-10 Thunderbolt II aircraft fly next to a KC-135 Stratotanker during Saber Strike 18, June 8, 2018. All four A-10s were refueled in flight allowing them to more quickly return to their training and provid... More
U.S. Air Force Maj. Luke Luikens and 1st Lt. Jennifer
U.S. Air Force Maj. Luke Luikens and 1st Lt. Jennifer Logsdon, 171st Air Refueling Squadron pilots, fly a KC-135 Stratotanker for a refueling mission during Saber Strike 18, June 8, 2018. During Saber Strike, K... More
An A-10 Thunderbolt II refuels during Saber Strike
An A-10 Thunderbolt II refuels during Saber Strike 18 over Latvia on June 8, 2018. Aircraft used KC-135 Stratotankers to inflight refuel, extending their flight time and effectiveness during the exercise. (U.S.... More