91st ARS refuel USAF Thunderbirds

U.S. Air Force Airmen from the 91st Air Refueling Squadron complete pre-flight checks at MacDill Air Force Base, Florida, Feb. 22, 2022, before escorting the U.S. Air Force Demonstration Squadron “Thunderbirds” back to Nellis Air Force Base, Nevada. The KC-135 Stratotanker has provided the core aerial refueling capability for the U.S. Air Force and has excelled in this role for more than 60 years. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Hiram Martinez)

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91st ARS refuel USAF Thunderbirds

U.S. Air Force Airmen from the 91st Air Refueling Squadron complete pre-flight checks inside the cockpit of a KC-135 Stratotanker at MacDill Air Force Base, Florida, Feb. 22, 2022 before escorting the U.S. Air Force Demonstration Squadron “Thunderbirds” back to Nellis Air Force Base, Nevada. The KC-135 is capable of pumping thousands of gallons of jet fuel into aircraft midair, enabling aircraft to fly over tactical locations that are long distances away from supporting airfields. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Hiram Martinez)

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91st ARS refuel USAF Thunderbirds

An F-16 Fighting Falcon, part of the U.S. Air Force Demonstration Squadron “Thunderbirds” is refueled by a KC-135 Stratotanker assigned to MacDill Air Force Base, Florida, over New Mexico, Feb. 22, 2022. The KC-135 is capable of transferring more fuel through its boom in eight minutes than a gas station pump could pump in 24 hours. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Hiram Martinez)

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91st ARS refuel USAF Thunderbirds

U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Dillon Tucker, a boom operator assigned to the 91st Air Refueling Squadron, prepares to refuel an aircraft over New Mexico, Feb. 22, 2022. The KC-135 Stratotanker is capable of transferring more fuel through its boom in eight minutes than a gas station pump could pump in 24 hours. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Hiram Martinez)

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91st ARS refuel USAF Thunderbirds

U.S. Air Force Maj. Kyle "Gumbo" Oliver, U.S. Air Force Air Demonstration Squadron "Thunderbirds" opposing solo pilot, receives fuel from a KC-135 Stratotanker assigned to MacDill Air Force Base (AFB), Florida, over New Mexico, Feb. 22, 2022. The Thunderbirds flew from Daytona, Florida, back to Nellis AFB, Nevada, after performing a flyover at the Daytona 500. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Hiram Martinez)

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91st ARS refuel USAF Thunderbirds

U.S. Air Force Demonstration Squadron “Thunderbirds” fly alongside a KC-135 Stratotanker assigned to MacDill Air Force Base, Florida, over New Mexico, Feb. 22, 2022. The F-16 Fighting Falcon is a compact, multi-role fighter aircraft whose maneuverability and combat radius exceed that of all potential threat fighter aircraft. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Hiram Martinez)

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91st ARS refuel USAF Thunderbirds

U.S. Air Force Demonstration Squadron “Thunderbirds” fly alongside a KC-135 Stratotanker assigned to MacDill Air Force Base, Florida, over New Mexico, Feb. 22, 2022. The F-16 Fighting Falcon is a compact, multi-role fighter aircraft whose maneuverability and combat radius exceed that of all potential threat fighter aircraft. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Hiram Martinez)

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91st ARS refuel USAF Thunderbirds

An F-16 Fighting Falcon, part of the U.S. Air Force Demonstration Squadron “Thunderbirds,” descends after being refueled by a KC-135 Stratotanker assigned to MacDill Air Force Base, Florida, over New Mexico, Feb. 22, 2022. The Thunderbirds flew from Daytona, Florida, back to Nellis AFB, Nevada, after performing a fly-over at the Daytona 500. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Hiram Martinez)

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91st ARS refuel USAF Thunderbirds

Published Feb. 28, 2022
By Airman 1st Class Hiram Martinez
6 Air Refueling Wing Public Affairs

MACDILL AIR FORCE BASE, Florida. -- U.S. Air Force Airmen from the 91st Air Refueling Squadron complete pre-flight checks at MacDill Air Force Base, Florida, Feb. 22, 2022, before escorting the U.S. Air Force Demonstration Squadron “Thunderbirds” back to Nellis Air Force Base, Nevada. The KC-135 Stratotanker has provided the core aerial refueling capability for the U.S. Air Force and has excelled in this role for more than 60 years. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Hiram Martinez)