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U.S. Air Force KC-135 Stratotanker aircraft assigned to the 100th Air Refueling Wing, Royal Air Force Mildenhall, England, sit on the flightline at RAF Mildenhall, England, Aug. 24, 2021. The 100th ARW is the only permanent U.S. air refueling wing in the European theater, providing the critical air refueling “bridge” which allows the expeditionary Air Force to deploy around the globe at a moment’s notice. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Joseph Barron)

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U.S. Air Force Capt. Aaron Bassut, 351st Air Refueling Squadron pilot, left, and an Airman assigned to the 100th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron, inspect a KC-135 Stratotanker aircraft before a mission at Royal Air Force Mildenhall, England, Aug. 24, 2021. The 100th Air Refueling Wing provides unrivaled air refueling support throughout the European and African areas of responsibility. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Joseph Barron)

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U.S. Air Force Capt. Aaron Bassut, 351st Air Refueling Squadron pilot, left, and Capt. Timmy Gaumer, 351st ARS pilot, conduct preflight checks before a mission at Royal Air Force Mildenhall, England, Aug. 24, 2021. The 100th Air Refueling Wing is the only permanent U.S. air refueling wing in the European theater, providing the critical air refueling “bridge” which allows the expeditionary Air Force to deploy around the globe at a moment’s notice. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Joseph Barron)

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A U.S. Air Force KC-135 Stratotanker aircraft assigned to the 100th Air Refueling Wing, Royal Air Force Mildenhall, England, flies over the Ukrainian countryside before conducting a flyover to commemorate the 30th anniversary of Ukrainian independence Aug, 24, 2021. The U.S. is committed to Ukrainian sovereignty and territorial integrity. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Joseph Barron)

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A U.S. Air Force KC-135 Stratotanker aircraft assigned to the 100th Air Refueling Wing, Royal Air Force Mildenhall, England, flies over Kyiv, Ukraine, to commemorate the 30th anniversary of Ukrainian independence Aug, 24, 2021. U.S. European Command stands firm in its unwavering commitment to Ukraine’s sovereignty, territorial integrity and independence. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Joseph Barron)

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A U.S. Air Force KC-135 Stratotanker aircraft assigned to the 100th Air Refueling Wing, Royal Air Force Mildenhall, England, flies over Kyiv, Ukraine, to commemorate the 30th anniversary of Ukrainian independence Aug, 24, 2021. U.S. forces in Europe remain engaged, postured and ready to respond to regional threats as they arise in support of a continent that is whole, free and at peace. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Joseph Barron)

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100th ARW conducts flyover in support of Ukrainian Independence Day

Published Aug. 26, 2021
By Senior Airman Joseph Barron
100th Air Refueling Wing Public Affairs

ROYAL AIR FORCE MILDENHALL, England --

The 100th Air Refueling Wing conducted a flyover with a KC-135 Stratotanker aircraft across Kyiv, Ukraine, to celebrate 30 years of Ukrainian independence Aug. 24.

The U.S. is committed to Ukrainian sovereignty and territorial integrity. U.S. forces in Europe remain engaged, postured and ready to respond to regional threats as they arise in support of a continent that is whole, free and at peace.

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