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U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Colin Leavens, a boom operator assigned to the 91st Air Refueling Squadron, prepares to refuel an aircraft during a training flight over the southeastern region of the United States, June 30, 2026. Regular training prepares aircrews to provide rapid global reach in support of joint and coalition operations. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Helen Ly)

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6ARW refuels 2d Bomb Wing: B-Roll

A U.S. Air Force B-52 Stratofortress assigned to the 2nd Bomb Wing is refueled by a KC-135 Stratotanker assigned to the 6th Air Refueling Wing over the southeastern region of the United States, June 30, 2026. The 6th ARW strengthens interoperability by training with a variety of aircraft and squadrons, ensuring readiness to support global operations anywhere, anytime. (U.S. Air Force video by Airman 1st Class Helen Ly)

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A U.S. Air Force B-52 Stratofortress assigned to the 2nd Bomb Wing is refueled by a KC-135 Stratotanker assigned to the 6th Air Refueling Wing over the southeastern region of the United States, June 30, 2026. The 6th ARW strengthens interoperability by training with a variety of aircraft and squadrons, ensuring readiness to support global operations anywhere, anytime. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Helen Ly)

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U.S. Air Force 1st Lt. Ana Gomez-Martinez, a pilot assigned to the 91st Air Refueling Squadron, monitors mission data during a training flight over the southeastern region of the United States, June 30, 2026. Aircrews continuously review mission data and strengthen the skills required to support rapid global air mobility. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Helen Ly)

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U.S. Air Force Capt. Timothy Thornton, a pilot assigned to the 91st Air Refueling Squadron, flies a KC-135 Stratotanker over the southeastern region of the United States, June 30, 2026. Regular training prepares aircrews to provide rapid global reach in support of joint and coalition operations. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Helen Ly)

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U.S. Air Force Col. Edward Szczepanik, commander of the 6th Air Refueling Wing, flies a KC-135 Stratotanker during his final flight over the southeastern region of the United States, June 30, 2026. The final flight, or “fini-flight,” is a tradition among pilots and aircrew to celebrate an Airman’s last flight with their unit or on a certain airframe. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Helen Ly)

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A U.S. Air Force B-52 Stratofortress assigned to the 2nd Bomb Wing is refueled by a KC-135 Stratotanker assigned to the 6th Air Refueling Wing over the southeastern region of the United States, June 30, 2026. The 6th ARW strengthens interoperability by training with a variety of aircraft and squadrons, ensuring readiness to support global operations anywhere, anytime. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Helen Ly)

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A U.S. Air Force B-52 Stratofortress assigned to the 2nd Bomb Wing approaches a KC-135 Stratotanker assigned to the 6th Air Refueling Wing for in-flight refueling over the southeastern region of the United States, June 30, 2026. The 6th ARW strengthens interoperability by training with a variety of aircraft and squadrons, ensuring readiness to support global operations anywhere, anytime. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Helen Ly)

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6th ARW refuels 2nd Bomb Wing

Published July 24, 2026
By A1C Helen Ly
6th Air Refueling Wing Public Affairs

MACDILL AIR FORCE BASE, Fla. --

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VIDEO | 02:41 | 6ARW refuels 2d Bomb Wing: B-Roll A U.S. Air Force B-52 Stratofortress assigned to the 2nd Bomb Wing is refueled by a KC-135 Stratotanker assigned to the 6th Air Refueling Wing over the southeastern region of the United States, June 30, 2026. The 6th ARW strengthens interoperability by training with a variety of aircraft and squadrons, ensuring readiness to support global operations anywhere, anytime. (U.S. Air Force video by Airman 1st Class Helen Ly)

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