MacDill commemorates Black History Month with historical all-Afr

From left to right, U.S. Air Force Capt. JohnLewis Elliot, a KC-135 Stratotanker pilot assigned to the 50th Air Refueling Squadron, Senior Airman Caleb Mills, a boom operator assigned to the 91st ARS and 2nd Lt. Bryan Lee, a KC-135 Stratotanker pilot assigned to the 63rd ARS, walk on the flight line after an air refueling mission Feb. 1, 2023, at MacDill Air Force Base, Florida. The three aircrew members flew the mission to commemorate Black History Month and celebrate the achievements of African American Airmen. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Alexander Cook)

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MacDill commemorates Black History Month with historical all-Afr

U.S. Air Force 2nd Lt. Bryan Lee, a KC-135 Stratotanker pilot assigned to the 63rd Air Refueling Squadron, poses for a portrait on the flight line at MacDill Air Force Base, Florida, Feb. 1, 2023. Lee was a part of an all-African American aircrew who commemorated Black History Month during an air refueling mission. As a former enlisted boom operator, Lee expressed his gratitude for the opportunity to conduct the flight with his team. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Alexander Cook)

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MacDill commemorates Black History Month with historical all-Afr

U.S. Air Force Capt. JohnLewis Elliot, a KC-135 Stratotanker pilot assigned to the 50th Air Refueling Squadron, poses for a portrait on the flight line at MacDill Air Force Base, Florida, Feb. 1, 2023. At 12 years old, Elliot dreamed of becoming a pilot. After learning about the Tuskegee Airmen and their legacy of excellence and perseverance in the face of what seemed like unsurmountable obstacles, it only solidified that dream. For Elliot, Black History Month is a time to highlight the achievements of those who helped pave the way to realize his dream. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Alexander Cook)

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MacDill commemorates Black History Month with historical all-Afr

U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Caleb Mills, a boom operator assigned to the 91st Air Refueling Squadron operates boom controls during an air refueling flight to commemorate Black History Month at MacDill Air Force Base, Florida, Feb. 1, 2023. Mills says he’s proud to fly and feels beyond thankful for the Black aviators who served before him and enabled him to have the opportunity. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Alexander Cook)

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MacDill commemorates Black History Month with historical all-Afr

An AC-130J Ghostrider assigned to Hurlburt Field Air Force Base, Florida, approaches a KC-135 Stratotanker assigned to MacDill AFB, FL, during a Black History Month commemoration flight over Florida Feb. 1, 2023. Both aircraft consisted of all-black aircrew members as a celebration for the achievements African American Airmen have and continue to accomplish in the Air Force. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Alexander Cook)

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MacDill commemorates Black History Month with historical all-Afr

An AC-130J Ghostrider assigned to Hurlburt Field Air Force Base, Florida, approaches a KC-135 Stratotanker assigned to MacDill Air Force Base, FL, during an air refueling mission over Florida Feb. 1, 2023. Both aircraft consisted of all-black aircrew members as a celebration for the achievements African American Airmen have and continue to accomplish in the Air Force. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Alexander Cook)

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MacDill commemorates Black History Month with historical all-Afr

U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Caleb Mills, a boom operator assigned to the 91st Air Refueling Squadron speaks to aircrew members during a flight to commemorate Black History Month at MacDill Air Force Base, Florida, Feb. 1, 2023. Mills says he’s proud to fly and feels beyond thankful for the Black aviators who served before him and enabled him to have the opportunity. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Alexander Cook)

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MacDill commemorates Black History Month with historical all-Afr

From left to right, U.S. Air Force 2nd Lt. Bryan Lee, a KC-135 Stratotanker pilot assigned to the 63rd Air Refueling Squadron, U.S. Air Force Capt. JohnLewis Elliot, a KC-135 Stratotanker pilot assigned to the 50th Air Refueling Squadron and Senior Airman Caleb Mills, a boom operator assigned to the 91st Air Refueling Squadron, pose for a group photo on the flight line at MacDill Air Force Base, Florida, Feb. 1, 2023. The three aircrew members flew an air refueling mission to commemorate Black History Month and celebrate the achievements African Americans have made in the U.S. Air Force. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Alexander Cook)

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MacDill commemorates Black History Month with historical all-African American flight

Published Feb. 2, 2023
By Tech. Sgt. Alexander Cook
6th Air Refueling Wing Public Affairs

MACDILL AIR FORCE BASE, Florida -- From left to right, U.S. Air Force Capt. JohnLewis Elliot, a KC-135 Stratotanker pilot assigned to the 50th Air Refueling Squadron, Senior Airman Caleb Mills, a boom operator assigned to the 91st ARS and 2nd Lt. Bryan Lee, a KC-135 Stratotanker pilot assigned to the 63rd ARS, walk on the flight line after an air refueling mission Feb. 1, 2023, at MacDill Air Force Base, Florida. The three aircrew members flew the mission to commemorate Black History Month and celebrate the achievements of African American Airmen. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Alexander Cook)