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Third Air Force commander visits RAF Mildenhall

U.S. Air Force Maj. Gen. Paul Moga, left, Third Air Force commander, and Capt. Katleen Ybarra, 351st Air Refueling Squadron pilot, fly a KC-135 Stratotanker over England, Jan. 30, 2025. Moga received an orientation flight onboard a KC-135 Stratotanker to see the aerial refueling mission firsthand.
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MAINEiacs Aim High during Arctic Challenge

Tech. Sgt. Mike York discusses post flight maintenance operations with his wingman after their KC-135 flew over the Arctic Circle, June 8, 2023. The 101st ARW is taking part in Arctic Challenge Exercise 2023, a live fly exercise that serves to advance arctic security initiatives and enhance interoperability in the increasingly dynamic and contested region.
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MAINEiacs Aim High during Arctic Challenge

Master Sgt. Melinda Metten from the 101st Air Refueling Wing diligently remains laser focused as she conducts mid-air refueling with her receiver over the Arctic Circle, May 31, 2023. The 101st ARW is taking part in Arctic Challenge Exercise 2023, a live fly exercise that serves to advance arctic security initiatives and enhance interoperability in the increasingly dynamic and contested region.
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MAINEiacs Aim High during Arctic Challenge

Master Sgt. Melinda Metten monitors radio traffic with her team as she waits to head back to her boom pod aboard a KC-135 Stratotanker flying over the Arctic Circle, May 31, 2023. The 101st ARW is taking part in Arctic Challenge Exercise 2023, a live fly exercise that serves to advance arctic security initiatives and enhance interoperability in the increasingly dynamic and contested region.
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MAINEiacs Aim High during Arctic Challenge

Capt. Kyle Tufts adjusts the appropriate cabin pressure while flying his KC-135 Stratotanker over the Arctic Circle, May 31, 2023. The 101st ARW is taking part in Arctic Challenge Exercise 2023, a live fly exercise that serves to advance arctic security initiatives and enhance interoperability in the increasingly dynamic and contested region.
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MAINEiacs Aim High during Arctic Challenge

A KC-135 Stratotanker from the 101st Air Refueling Wing takes off in Norway to refuel above the Arctic Circle, June 6th, 2023. The crews are participating in a live fly exercise that serves to advance arctic security initiatives and enhance interoperability in the increasingly dynamic and contested region.
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MAINEiacs Aim High during Arctic Challenge

Tech. Sgt. Travis Smith raises an antenna mast before daily operations during Arctic Challenge Exercise June 5th, 2023. The crews are participating in a live fly exercise that serves to advance arctic security initiatives and enhance interoperability in the increasingly dynamic and contested region.
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MAINEiacs Aim High during Arctic Challenge

A Belgian F-16 moves into position to receive more fuel mid-air from a KC-135 Stratotanker over the Arctic Circle, June 7th, 2023. The 101st ARW is taking part in Arctic Challenge Exercise 2023, a live fly exercise that serves to advance arctic security initiatives and enhance interoperability in the increasingly dynamic and contested region.
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MAINEiacs Aim High during Arctic Challenge

A Norwegian F-35 Lightning II closes the gap for a mid-air refueling from a Maine Air National Guard KC-135 Stratotanker above the Arctic Circle, May 29, 2023. The crews are participating in a live fly exercise that serves to advance arctic security initiatives and enhance interoperability in the increasingly dynamic and contested region.
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Arctic Challenge 2023: Supersonic bombers soar over USS Gerald Ford

A Royal Norwegian Air Force F-35A Lightning II stealth fighter aircraft receives fuel from a Maine Air National Guard KC-135R Straotanker from the 101st Air Refueling Wing during Arctic Challenge Exercise 2023 over the Arctic Circle, May 29, 2023. Coalition aerial refueling extends the range of fighter aircraft to train and operate alongside Allies and Partners. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Master Sgt. Andrew Sinclair)
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Arctic Challenge 2023: Supersonic bombers soar over USS Gerald Ford

Three Royal Norwegian Air Force F-35A Lightning II stealth fighter aircraft wait in formation as the rest of their team receives fuel from a Maine Air National Guard KC-135R Stratotanker above the Arctic Circle, May 29, 2023. The F-35 was designed with Allied and Partner integration as a top priority, which allows the advanced fighter platform to work collectively with air, land, and sea assets globally. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Master Sgt. Andrew Sinclair)
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Supersonic B-1s join 5th generation ally over Arctic

A 9th Expeditionary Bomb Squadron B-1B Lancer, deployed in support of Bomber Task Force Europe 22-1, receives fuel from a 100th Air Refueling Wing KC-135 Stratotanker following an Arctic region targeting mission. The bombers joined Norwegian Air Force F-35 Lightning II aircraft to execute an Allied targeting mission controlled by Norwegian Joint Terminal Attack Controllers. The mission focused on 5th generation integration and interoperability between the coalitions’ most advanced fighter platform and the supersonic strategic bomber. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Joseph Barron)
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190604-F-BG094-0573

U.S. and Italian Air Forces aircraft consisting of F-35 Lightning IIs, F-16 Fighting Falcons, and a B-52 Stratofortress, fly in formation over the Adriatic Sea during Astral Knight 19, June 4, 2019. Astral Knight is an exercise taking place throughout various locations in Europe, involving over 900 Airmen and supports the collective defense and security of NATO allies and U.S. forces in Europe. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Joshua R. M. Dewberry)
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190604-F-BG094-0573

U.S. and Italian Air Forces aircraft consisting of F-35 Lightning IIs, F-16 Fighting Falcons, and a B-52 Stratofortress, fly in formation over the Adriatic Sea during Astral Knight 19, June 4, 2019. Astral Knight is an exercise taking place throughout various locations in Europe, involving over 900 Airmen and supports the collective defense and security of NATO allies and U.S. forces in Europe. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Joshua R. M. Dewberry)
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Black Sea: All domains, all day

A U.S. Air Force KC-135 Stratotanker from the 100th Air Refueling Wing refuels an MC-130J Commando II from the 352d Special Operations Wing over the Black Sea, July 22, 2020. The KC-135 Stratotanker and MC-130J Commando II conducted operations in the Black Sea, which demonstrates U.S. forces’ commitment to our allies and partners in the Black Sea region. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Lexie West)
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