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U.S. Air Force crew chiefs assigned to the 6th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron repannel a KC-135 Stratotanker following an inspection at MacDill Air Force Base, Florida, Oct. 29, 2025. Periodic inspections provide personnel with an in-depth understanding of the aircraft allowing for more accurate and effective maintenance. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Zachary Foster)

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A KC-135 Stratotanker assigned to the 6th Air Refueling Wing departs MacDill Air Force Base, Florida, Oct. 29, 2025. A KC-135 equipped with a drogue system enables 6th ARW aircrew to refuel a full spectrum of joint and allied aircraft. The added capability extends the nation’s joint force lethality anywhere in the world, under any conditions. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Zachary Foster)

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U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Madeline Johnson, 6th Logistics Readiness Squadron petroleum, oils and lubricants (POL) specialist utilizes a hand-held radio at MacDill Air Force Base, Florida, Oct. 29, 2025. POL personnel work in lockstep with aircraft maintenance specialists and flight planners to ensure the wing is ready to meet the nation’s air refueling requirements at a moment’s notice. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Zachary Foster)

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A KC-135 Stratotanker assigned to the 6th Air Refueling Wing departs MacDill Air Force Base, Florida, Oct. 29, 2025. The KC-135 is a key force enabler in executing Air Mobility Command’s mission to deliver rapid global mobility at speed and scale across the competition continuum. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Zachary Foster)

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U.S. Air Force hydraulic technicians assigned to the 6th Maintenance Squadron repannel a KC-135 Stratotanker following an inspection at MacDill Air Force Base, Florida, Oct. 29, 2025. Periodic inspections provide personnel with an in-depth understanding of the aircraft allowing for more accurate and effective maintenance. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Zachary Foster)

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A KC-135 Stratotanker assigned to the 6th Air Refueling Wing departs MacDill Air Force Base, Florida, Oct. 29, 2025. The KC-135 is a key force enabler in executing Air Mobility Command’s mission to deliver rapid global mobility at speed and scale across the competition continuum. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Zachary Foster)

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U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Raymond Quichocho, 6th Operations Support Squadron air traffic controller, tracks aircraft departures at MacDill Air Force Base, Florida, Oct. 29, 2025. ATC personnel utilize slips to track the aircraft’s call sign, projected arrival and departure times and other critical flight information. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Zachary Foster)

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U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Daniel Sullivan, 6th Operations Support Squadron air traffic controller, tests light-gun capabilities at MacDill Air Force Base, Florida, Oct. 29, 2025. A light-gun is a contingency response device used during a radio outage. Proficiency on the specialized equipment enables ATC personnel to continue flying operations under degraded conditions. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Zachary Foster)

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A KC-135 Stratotanker assigned to the 6th Air Refueling Wing departs MacDill Air Force Base, Florida, Oct. 29, 2025. The KC-135 is a key force enabler in executing Air Mobility Command’s mission to deliver rapid global mobility at speed and scale across the competition continuum. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Zachary Foster)

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6th ARW delivers rapid global mobility

Published Nov. 23, 2025
By SrA Zachary Foster
6th Air Refueling Wing Public Affairs

MACDILL AIR FORCE BASE, Fla. -- U.S. Air Force crew chiefs assigned to the 6th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron repannel a KC-135 Stratotanker following an inspection at MacDill Air Force Base, Florida, Oct. 29, 2025. Periodic inspections provide personnel with an in-depth understanding of the aircraft allowing for more accurate and effective maintenance. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Zachary Foster)

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