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Gone but never forgotten: MacDill recognizes the fallen

Robert McCabe, a Hillsborough County firefighter participates in a 9/11 Memorial Climb at MacDill Air Force Base, Florida, Sept. 11, 2024. Servicemembers and Firefighters carried the names of fallen first responders up nine flights of stairs 411 times, placing each name on a dedicated board on the 9th floor as a tribute to their bravery and sacrifice. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman Monique Stober)
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Gone but never forgotten: MacDill recognizes the fallen

A Hillsborough County firefighter ascends a flight of stairs during a 9/11 Memorial Climb at MacDill Air Force Base, Florida, Sept. 11, 2024. The memorial was held to honor emergency responders who gave their lives saving others at the World Trade Center in New York City during 9/11. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman Monique Stober)
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Gone but never forgotten: MacDill recognizes the fallen

Firefighters and servicemembers bow their heads in prayer during a 9/11 Memorial Climb at MacDill Air Force Base, Florida, Sept.11, 2024. The memorial climb was held to honor the emergency responders who gave their lives in order to save others during the 9/11 terrorist attacks. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman Monique Stober)
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An Eagle's Best Friend

U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Mercedes Austin, a boom operator assigned to the 91st Air Refueling Squadron, annotates flight information over the southeastern United States, Aug. 29, 2024. When not performing in-flight refueling, boom operators are responsible for assisting pilots and passengers, as well as storing and securing cargo. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Lauren Cobin)
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An Eagle's Best Friend

U.S. Air Force Captain Timothy Reed, a pilot assigned to the 91st Air Refueling Squadron, operates a KC-135 Stratotanker over the southeastern United States, Aug. 29, 2024. Pilots operate tanker aircraft and command crews to accomplish air refueling, airlift, training, and other missions. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Lauren Cobin)
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An Eagle's Best Friend

Two F-15 Strike Eagles, assigned to the 4th Fighter Wing, fly in formation over the southeastern United States, Aug. 29, 2024. The F-15's superior maneuverability and acceleration are achieved through high engine thrust-to-weight ratio and low wing-loading. Low wing-loading (the ratio of aircraft weight to its wing area) is a vital factor in maneuverability and, combined with the high thrust-to-weight ratio, enables the aircraft to turn tightly without losing airspeed. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Lauren Cobin)
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An Eagle's Best Friend

Two F-15 Strike Eagles, assigned to the 4th Fighter Wing, fly in formation over the southeastern United States, Aug. 29, 2024. The F-15's superior maneuverability and acceleration are achieved through high engine thrust-to-weight ratio and low wing-loading. Low wing-loading (the ratio of aircraft weight to its wing area) is a vital factor in maneuverability and, combined with the high thrust-to-weight ratio, enables the aircraft to turn tightly without losing airspeed. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Lauren Cobin)
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An Eagle's Best Friend

A F-15 Strike Eagle, assigned to the 4th Fighter Wing, is refueled by a KC-135 Stratotanker, assigned to the 6th Air Refueling Wing, over the southeastern United States, Aug. 29, 2024. The F-15 is an all-weather, extremely maneuverable, tactical fighter designed to permit the Air Force to gain and maintain air supremacy over the battlefield. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Lauren Cobin)
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An Eagle's Best Friend

U.S. Air Force Capt. Trey VanDeGrift, right, and Capt. Timothy Reed, left, pilots assigned to the 91st Air Refueling Squadron, perform preflight checks on a KC-135 Stratotanker at MacDill Air Force Base, Flordia, Aug. 29, 2024. The KC-135 is capable of refueling a multitude of different air frames allowing for the support of many missions and training exercises. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Lauren Cobin)
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MacDill supports NORE

U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Collin Tanish, 6th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron crew chief, prepares a KC-135 Stratotanker for flight during a Nuclear Operational Readiness Exercise Aug. 13, 2024, at MacDill Air Force Base, Florida. The Total Force is essential to sustaining nuclear deterrence through expertise and capability in nuclear support mission execution. During the NORE, Airmen complete various scenarios, generate mission-ready KC-135 aircraft, and simulate personnel through deployment function lines within a moment’s notice. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Lauren Cobin)
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MacDill supports NORE

U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Dakota Gross, 50th Air Refueling Squadron boom operator, prepares a KC-135 Stratotanker for flight during a Nuclear Operational Readiness Exercise Aug. 13, 2024, at MacDill Air Force Base, Florida. As the 6th Air Refueling Wing’s number one mission, NORE participation ensures MacDill Airmen are prepared and ready to defend the nation from potential nuclear conflict. Mobility Airmen regularly participate in annual exercises and air refueling training missions to maintain a safe, secure, effective, and ready nuclear deterrent. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Lauren Cobin)
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91st ARS delivers fuel to fighters, bombers during Bamboo Eagle 24-3

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Craig Oliver, left, 6th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron flying crew chief, and Staff Sgt. Jacob Ebberts, 52nd Logistics Readiness Squadron petroleum, oils, and lubricants technician hot pit refuel a KC-135 Stratotanker aircraft assigned to the 91st Air Refueling Squadron at Victorville Airport in Victorville, California, during Exercise Bamboo Eagle 24-3, Aug. 7, 2024. Hot pit refueling involves quickly supplying aircraft with fuel while engines are running to expedite the turn around time needed to launch the aircraft back out. During BE 24-3, Mobility Air Force assets will support warfighters implementing all-domain combat-power generation from disaggregated basing locations throughout the western part of the U.S., along with distributed command and control, agile logistics, and tactical air-to-air refueling. Bamboo Eagle provides participating units opportunities to highlight Air Force efforts and reoptimize for Great Power Competition and to focus on mission readiness by delivering cross-functional and lethal combat capabilities with the speed and agility required to meet pacing challenges. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Alexander Cook)
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91st ARS delivers fuel to fighters, bombers during Bamboo Eagle 24-3

Two U.S. Air Force F-16 Fighting Falcons assigned to the 92nd Fighter Squadron, Shaw Air Force Base, South Carolina, fly alongside a KC-135 Stratotanker assigned to the 91st Air Refueling Squadron over the western United States during Exercise Bamboo Eagle 24-3, Aug. 5, 2024. Through employment of the KC-135 aircraft, the 91st ARS extends U.S. global power and global reach by planning and executing aerial refueling missions for U.S. and allied combat and support aircraft. During Bamboo Eagle, Air Mobility Command assets will support warfighters implementing all-domain combat-power generation from disaggregated basing locations throughout the western part of the U.S., along with distributed command and control, agile logistics, and tactical air-to-air refueling. Bamboo Eagle provides participating units opportunities to reoptimizing for Great Power competition and to focus on mission readiness by to deliver cross-functional and lethal combat capabilities with the speed and agility required to meet pacing challenges. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Alexander Cook)
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91st ARS demonstrates rapid global mobility, enables combat-power generation during Exercise Bamboo Eagle 24-3

Crew chiefs assigned to the 6th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron prepare a KC-135 Stratotanker for flight at McClellan Airport in Sacramento, California, during Exercise Bamboo Eagle 24-3, Aug. 8, 2024. Maintenance Airmen from the 6th AMXS provide reliable mobile forces to generate, launch, and recover air refueling, combatant commander, and transient aircraft. During Bamboo Eagle, MAF assets will support warfighters implementing all-domain combat-power generation from disaggregated basing locations throughout the western part of the U.S., along with distributed command and control, agile logistics, and tactical air-to-air refueling. To achieve a more competitive posture, the DAF plans to implement major changes centered on how we develop people, generate readiness, project power and develop integrated capabilities. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Alexander Cook)
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91st ARS demonstrates rapid global mobility, enables combat-power generation during Exercise Bamboo Eagle 24-3

U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Emily Southwood, 91st Air Refueling Squadron, KC-135 boom operator, prepares for an aerial refueling mission at McClellan Airport in Sacramento, California, during Exercise Bamboo Eagle 24-3, Aug. 7, 2024. As part of the 6th Air Refueling Wing, the 91st ARS operates the KC-135 Stratotanker aircraft conducting air refueling missions necessary to support air mobility missions on a global scale. During Bamboo Eagle, Air Mobility Command assets will support warfighters implementing all-domain combat-power generation from disaggregated basing locations throughout the western part of the U.S., along with distributed command and control, agile logistics, and tactical air-to-air refueling. Bamboo Eagle provides participating units opportunities to highlight Air Force efforts and reoptimize for Great Power Competition and to focus on mission readiness by delivering cross-functional and lethal combat capabilities with the speed and agility required to meet pacing challenges. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Alexander Cook)
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91st ARS demonstrates rapid global mobility, enables combat-power generation during Exercise Bamboo Eagle 24-3

A U.S. Air Force crew chief watches as a KC-135 Stratotanker aircraft takes off from McClellan Airport in Sacramento, California, Aug 5, 2024. As part of the 6th Air Refueling Wing, the 91st ARS operates the KC-135 aircraft conducting air refueling missions necessary to support air mobility missions on a global scale. During Bamboo Eagle, Air Mobility Command assets will support warfighters implementing all-domain combat-power generation from disaggregated basing locations throughout the western part of the U.S., along with distributed command and control, agile logistics, and tactical air-to-air refueling. Bamboo Eagle provides participating units opportunities to highlight Air Force efforts and reoptimize for Great Power Competition and to focus on mission readiness by delivering cross-functional and lethal combat capabilities with the speed and agility required to meet pacing challenges. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Alexander Cook)
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6th ARW welcomes new commander

U.S. Air Force Col. Edward Szczepanik thanks members in attendance during the 6th Air Refueling Wing change of command ceremony at MacDill Air Force Base, Florida, Aug. 2, 2024. Szczepanik took command from Col. Adam Bingham and will oversee the wing’s worldwide combat air refueling mission and provide installation support to Headquarters U.S. Central Command, Headquarters U.S. Special Operations Command and over 30 other joint mission partners. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Joshua Hastings)
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6th ARW welcomes new commander

U.S. Air Force Col. Edward Szczepanik speaks during the 6th Air Refueling Wing change of command ceremony at MacDill Air Force Base, Florida, Aug. 2, 2024. Szczepanik took command from Col. Adam Bingham and will oversee the wing’s worldwide combat air refueling mission and provide installation support to Headquarters U.S. Central Command, Headquarters U.S. Special Operations Command and over 30 other joint mission partners. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Joshua Hastings)
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6th ARW welcomes new commander

U.S. Air Force Col. Adam Bingham speaks during the 6th Air Refueling Wing change of command ceremony at MacDill Air Force Base, Florida, Aug. 2, 2024. Bingham relinquished command of the wing to Col. Edward Szczepanick. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Joshua Hastings)
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6th ARW welcomes new commander

Airmen assigned to the 6th Air Refueling Wing stand in formation during a wing change of command ceremony at MacDill Air Force Base, Florida, Aug. 2, 2024. U.S. Air Force Col. Edward Szczepanik took command from Col. Adam Bingham and will oversee the wing’s worldwide combat air refueling mission and provide installation support to Headquarters U.S. Central Command, Headquarters U.S. Special Operations Command and over 30 other joint mission partners. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Joshua Hastings)
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