Four ships, one mission

Team Mildenhall Airmen prepare a KC-135 Stratotanker for a flight Sept. 5, 2014, on RAF Mildenhall, England. The KC-135 participated in a four-ship training sortie. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Micaiah Anthony/Released)

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Four ships, one mission

U.S. Air Force Airman Warren Shumaker, 351st Air Refueling Squadron boom operator from Harrisburg, S.D., goes through a preflight checklist Sept. 5, 2014, on RAF Mildenhall, England. Shumaker works with the pilot and copilot to complete pre-flight and in-flight checklists essential for a safe and successful flight. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Micaiah Anthony/Released)

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Four ships, one mission

U.S. Air Force Capt. Steve Briones, 351st Air Refueling Squadron copilot from El Paso, Texas, writes current weather information on a window of a KC-135 Stratotanker Sept. 5, 2014, on RAF Mildenhall, England. The information is entered into the automated terminal information system which helps aircrew determine whether the aircraft can take-off and provides specifics about how the aircraft needs to take off. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Micaiah Anthony/Released)

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U.S. Air Force Maj. Steve Strasbaugh, left, 351st Air Refueling Squadron instructor pilot from Watonga, Okla., and U.S. Air Force Capt. Steve Briones, 351st ARS copilot from El Paso, Texas, go through their preflight checklist Sept. 5, 2014, on RAF Mildenhall, England. Before every flight, aircrew members confirm all of the aircraft’s components are functioning properly to ensure a safe flight. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Micaiah Anthony/Released)

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U.S. Air Force Maj. Steve Strasbaugh, 351st Air Refueling Squadron instructor pilot from Watonga, Okla., taxis behind a KC-135 Stratotanker during a four-ship training sortie Sept. 5, 2014, from RAF Mildenhall, England. The four aircraft departed RAF Mildenhall to support Royal Norwegian Air Force F-16 Fighting Falcons during a training mission. The 351st ARS trains consistently with its NATO allies to ensure mission success between partner nations. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Micaiah Anthony/Released)

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A KC-135 Stratotanker assigned to RAF Mildenhall, England, flies Sept. 5, 2014, over Norway as part of a four-ship training sortie. Four-ship sorties enable tankers to provide concentrated aerial refueling support for large forces during major operations. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Micaiah Anthony/Released)

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U.S. Air Force Airman Warren Shumaker, 351st Air Refueling Squadron boom operator from Harrisburg, S.D, refuels a Royal Norwegian Air Force F-16 Fighting Falcon Sept. 5, 2014, over Norway. As a boom operator, Shumaker is responsible for guiding the boom and refueling receiving aircraft. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Micaiah Anthony/Released)

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Royal Norwegian Air Force F-16 Fighting Falcons fly in formation next to a KC-135 Stratotanker assigned to RAF Mildenhall, England, Sept. 5, 2014, over Norway. The F-16s received fuel from the tanker as part of a four-ship training sortie. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Micaiah Anthony/Released)

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A KC-135 Stratotanker assigned to RAF Mildenhall, England, prepares to refuel a Royal Norwegian Air Force F-16 Fighting Falcon, Sept. 5, 2014, over Norway. The F-16 received fuel from the tanker as part of a four-ship training sortie which enables tankers to provide concentrated aerial refueling support for large forces during major operations. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Micaiah Anthony/Released)

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A Royal Norwegian Air Force F-16 Fighting Falcon prepares to take on fuel from a KC-135 Stratotanker assigned to RAF Mildenhall, England, during a training sortie Sept. 5, 2014, over Norway. The KC-135 was part of a four-ship which enables tankers to provide concentrated aerial refueling support for large forces during major operations. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Christine Griffiths/Released)

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Three KC-135 Stratotankers assigned to RAF Mildenhall, England, fly in formation during a four-ship training sortie Sept. 5, 2014, over Norway. Four-ship sorties enable tankers to provide concentrated aerial refueling support for large forces during major operations. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Micaiah Anthony/Released)

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Four ships, one mission

Published Sept. 8, 2014