100th ARW supports Rapid Forge

A U.S. Air Force F-15E Strike Eagle, assigned to the 4th Fighter Wing, Seymour Johnson Air Force Base, North Carolina, and a U.S. Air Force F-35A Lightning II assigned to the 388th Fighter Wing, Hill Air Force Base, Utah, fly side-by-side behind a KC-135 Stratotanker assigned to the 351st Air Refueling Squadron, RAF Mildenhall, England, during Operation Rapid Forge over Germany, July 23, 2019. Rapid Forge is a U.S. Air Forces in Europe-sponsored training event designed to enhance interoperability with NATO allies and partners, improve readiness and sharpen operational capabilities. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Emerson Nuñez)

U.S. Air Force F-35A Lightning II aircraft assigned to the 388th Fighter Wing, Hill Air Force Base, Utah, wait to receive fuel from a KC-135 Stratotanker assigned to the 351st Air Refueling Squadron, RAF Mildenhall, England, during Operation Rapid Forge over Germany, July 23, 2019. Rapid Forge aircraft are forward deploying to bases in the territory of NATO allies. Participation in multinational operations enhances the U.S. Air Force’s professional relationship with partner militaries. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Emerson Nuñez)

A U.S. Air Force F-15E Strike Eagle, assigned to the 4th Fighter Wing, Seymour Johnson Air Force Base, North Carolina, approaches a KC-135 Stratotanker assigned to the 351st Air Refueling Squadron, RAF Mildenhall, England, to receive fuel during Operation Rapid Forge over Germany, July 23, 2019. Participation in multinational operations and operations like Rapid Forge enhances professional relationships and improves coordination between allies. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Emerson Nuñez)

A U.S. Air Force F-35A Lightning II assigned to the 388th Fighter Wing, Hill Air Force Base, Utah, receives fuel from a KC-135 Stratotanker assigned to the 351st Air Refueling Squadron, RAF Mildenhall, England, during Operation Rapid Forge over Germany, July 23, 2019. Participation in multinational operations and operations like Rapid Forge enhances professional relationships and improves coordination between allies. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Emerson Nuñez)

A U.S. Air Force F-35A Lightning II assigned to the 388th Fighter Wing, Hill Air Force Base, Utah, flies away from a KC-135 Stratotanker assigned to the 351st Air Refueling Squadron, RAF Mildenhall, England, after receiving fuel during Operation Rapid Forge over Germany, July 23, 2019. Rapid Forge is a U.S. Air Forces in Europe-sponsored training event designed to enhance interoperability with NATO allies and partners, improve readiness and sharpen operational capabilities. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Emerson Nuñez)

U.S. Air Force Maj. Jared Alden, 100th Air Refueling Wing command and control operations chief, left, and Maj. Matthew Koerschner, 351st Air Refueling Squadron pilot, prepare for take-off aboard a KC-135 Stratotanker prior to a flight supporting Operation Rapid Forge at RAF Mildenhall, England, July 23, 2019. Rapid Forge aircraft are forward deploying to bases in the territory of NATO allies. Participation in multinational operations enhances the U.S. Air Force’s professional relationship with partner militaries. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Emerson Nuñez)

A U.S. Air Force F-35A Lightning II assigned to the 388th Fighter Wing, Hill Air Force Base, Utah, receives fuel from a KC-135 Stratotanker assigned to the 351st Air Refueling Squadron, RAF Mildenhall, England, during Operation Rapid Forge over Germany, July 23, 2019. Rapid Forge aircraft are forward deploying to bases in the territory of NATO allies to improve interoperability. The goal of the operation is to increase the readiness and responsiveness of U.S. forces in Europe and assist allies to increase regional security. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Emerson Nuñez)

A U.S. Air Force F-15E Strike Eagle, assigned to the 4th Fighter Wing, Seymour Johnson Air Force Base, North Carolina, flies away from a KC-135 Stratotanker assigned to the 351st Air Refueling Squadron, RAF Mildenhall, England, after receiving fuel during Operation Rapid Forge over Germany, July 23, 2019. Rapid Forge aircraft are forward deploying to bases in the territory of NATO allies in order to enhance readiness and improve interoperability. The goal of the operation is to enhance readiness in coordination with U.S. allies and partners in Europe. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Emerson Nuñez)

U.S. Air Force Maj. Matthew Koerschner, 351st Air Refueling Squadron pilot, prepares for take-off aboard a KC-135 Stratotanker prior to a flight supporting Operation Rapid Forge at RAF Mildenhall, England, July 23, 2019. Participation in multinational operations and operations like Rapid Forge enhances professional relationships and improves coordination between allies. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Emerson Nuñez)

A U.S. Air Force F-15E Strike Eagle, assigned to the 4th Fighter Wing, Seymour Johnson Air Force Base, North Carolina, approaches a KC-135 Stratotanker assigned to the 351st Air Refueling Squadron, RAF Mildenhall, England, to receive fuel during Operation Rapid Forge over Germany, July 23, 2019. Rapid Forge is a U.S. Air Forces in Europe-sponsored training event designed to enhance interoperability with NATO allies and partners, improve readiness and sharpen operational capabilities. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Emerson Nuñez)

A U.S. Air Force F-35A Lightning II assigned to the 388th Fighter Wing, Hill Air Force Base, Utah, flies away from a KC-135 Stratotanker assigned to the 351st Air Refueling Squadron, RAF Mildenhall, England, after receiving fuel during Operation Rapid Forge over Germany, July 23, 2019. Participation in multinational operations and operations like Rapid Forge enhances professional relationships and improves coordination between allies. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Emerson Nuñez)

A U.S. Air Force F-15E Strike Eagle, assigned to the 4th Fighter Wing, Seymour Johnson Air Force Base, North Carolina, and a U.S. Air Force F-35A Lightning II assigned to the 388th Fighter Wing, Hill Air Force Base, Utah, fly side-by-side behind a KC-135 Stratotanker assigned to the 351st Air Refueling Squadron, RAF Mildenhall, England, during Operation Rapid Forge over Germany, July 23, 2019. Rapid Forge is a U.S. Air Forces in Europe-sponsored training event designed to enhance interoperability with NATO allies and partners, improve readiness and sharpen operational capabilities. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Emerson Nuñez)

U.S. Air Force Airman Nizir Santiago, 100th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron crew chief, prepares a KC-135 Stratotanker for a flight supporting Operation Rapid Forge at RAF Mildenhall, England, July 23, 2019. Rapid Forge is a U.S. Air Forces in Europe-sponsored training event designed to enhance interoperability with NATO allies and partners, improve readiness and sharpen operational capabilities. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Emerson Nuñez)