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Red Flag 19-1

U.S. Air Force Capt. Avi Rizvi, a 927th Air Refueling Wing KC-135 Stratotanker pilot, MacDill Air Force Base, Fla., conducts a pre-flight briefing during exercise Red Flag 19-1 at Nellis AFB, Nev., Feb. 7, 2019. More than 2,900 personnel from the U.S. Air Force, U.S. Navy, Royal Air Force and Royal Australian Air Force are participating in this realistic training exercise designed to enhance combat readiness and survivability. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Ashley Perdue)
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Col. Nemeth conducts fini-flight

Fire trucks from the 6th Civil Engineer Squadron Fire Department perform a water salute to Air Force Col. Lisa Nemeth, commander of the 6th Operations Group after completing her KC-135 Stratotanker fini-flight at MacDill Air Force Base, Florida, Jan. 29, 2019. The fini-flight is a time honored aviation tradition which marks the end of Nemeth’s flying status as commander of the 6th OG. Nemeth is retiring from the U.S. Air Force after 24-years of service and transitioning to the National Guard.
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The holidays don't stop our Tanker Thirst

Two U.S. Air Force pilots assigned to the 6th Air Mobility Wing conduct their pre-flight checklist on a KC-135 Stratotanker aircraft before deploying from MacDill Air Force Base, Fla., Dec. 5, 2018. Their aircraft deployed in support of U.S. Central Command operations, to provide rapid mobility for the Joint Force. (U.S Air Force photo by Senior Airman Heather Fejerang)
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The Holidays don't stop our Tanker Thirst

A U.S. Air Force Guidance Control Specialist from the 6th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron (AMXS) goes through a maintenance checklist on-board a KC-135 Stratotanker set to deploy from MacDill Air Force Base, Fla., Dec. 5, 2018. MacDill personnel successfully deployed thanks to the efficient work of 6th AMXS Airmen, ensuring global reach anytime, anywhere. (U.S Air Force photo by Senior Airman Heather Fejerang)
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The Holidays don't stop our Tanker Thirst

U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Christopher Jones, a Communication and Navigation Specialist from the 6th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron, salutes a KC-135 Stratotanker pilot as the crew deploys from MacDill Air Force Base, Fla., Dec. 5, 2018. MacDill aircraft and Airmen deploy year round, providing rapid mobility in support of U.S. Central Command operations. (U.S Air Force photo by Senior Airman Heather Fejerang)
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The Holidays don't stop our Tanker Thirst

Holiday gifts lay ready for delivery onboard a KC-135 Stratotanker at MacDill Air Force Base, Fla., Dec. 5, 2018. A MacDill aircraft that deployed held holiday care packages for Airmen supporting U.S. Central Command operations year round. (U.S Air Force photo by Senior Airman Heather Fejerang)
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The Holidays don't stop our Tanker Thirst

A U.S. Air Force KC-135 Stratotanker sits on the flight line ready for inspection before deploying from MacDill Air Force Base, Fla.,Dec 5, 2018. Deployable aircraft are thoroughly inspected by skilled aircraft maintainers before being approved to take off for each mission. (U.S Air Force photo by Senior Airman Heather Fejerang)
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The Holidays don't stop our Tanker Thirst

U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Troy Finley, a Flying Crew Chief with the 6th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron, speaks to the KC-135 Stratotanker aircrew through his headset at MacDill Air Force Base, Fla., Dec. 5, 2018. Finley checked the status of the aircraft before conducting pre-flight measures for the crew's departure in support of U.S. Central Command operations. (U.S Air Force photo by Senior Airman Heather Fejerang)
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The Holidays don't stop our Tanker Thirst

U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Christopher Jones, a 6th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron Communication and Navigation Specialist, verifies that the Mode 4 IFF (Identification Friend or Foe) antenna is working properly before take-off at MacDill Air Force Base, Fla., Dec 5, 2018. The Mode 4 IFF system sends out a signal to other aircraft before the pilot can physically see them, letting other pilots know they are a U.S. Air Force aircraft, ensuring a safe arrival to support the joint warfighter. (U.S Air Force photo by Senior Airman Heather Fejerang)
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Aircrew Flight Equipment conducts 30-day Inspection

A KC-135 Stratotanker aircraft assigned to the 6th Air Mobility Wing sits on the flight line at MacDill Air Force Base, Fla., Nov. 19, 2018. The KC-135 conducts aerial refueling operations to ensure rapid global mobility anytime, anywhere. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Heather Fejerang)
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Aircrew Flight Equipment conducts 30-day Inspection

U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Taylor Garcia, an aircrew flight equipment technician with the 6th Operations Support Squadron, inspects equipment on a KC-135 Stratotanker at MacDill Air Force Base, Fla., Nov. 19, 2018. Garcia performed a 30-day inspection on all flight equipment in the KC-135 to ensure aircrew safety. (U.S Air Force photo by Senior Airman Heather Fejerang)
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Aircrew Flight Equipment conducts 30-day Inspection

U.S Air Force Airman 1st Class Rachael Pugh, an aircrew flight equipment technician with the 6th Operations Support Squadron, inspects equipment on a KC-135 Stratotanker at MacDill Air Force Base, Fla., Nov. 19, 2018. Pugh performed a 30-day inspection by checking the voltage on flight equipment in the KC-135 to ensure electrical items remain charged. (U.S Air Force photo by Senior Airman Heather Fejerang)
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Aircrew Flight Equipment conducts 30-day Inspection

U.S Air Force Airman 1st Class Rachael Pugh, an aircrew flight equipment technician with the 6th Operations Support Squadron, inspects equipment on a KC-135 Stratotanker at MacDill Air Force Base, Fla., Nov. 19, 2018. Pugh performed a 30-day inspection by checking the voltage on flight equipment in the KC-135 to ensure electrical items remain charged. (U.S Air Force photo by Senior Airman Heather Fejerang)
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Aircrew Flight Equipment conducts 30-day Inspection

An emergency passenger oxygen system hangs ready for use inside of a KC-135 Stratotanker aircraft at MacDill Air Force Base, Fla., Nov. 19, 2018. Every 30 days, members of the 6th Operations Support Squadron inspect equipment to ensure mission safety and readiness. (U.S Air Force photo by Senior Airman Heather Fejerang)
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6th MXS, AMXS ensures rapid global mobility with safety inspections

U.S. Air Force 6th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron aerospace propulsion Airmen hoist a KC-135 Stratotanker engine at MacDill Air Force Base, Fla., Nov. 8, 2018. A team of four simultaneously used dynamometers and ratchet chains to lift the engine back into its aircraft housing during an unscheduled inspection. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Scott Warner)
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6th MXS, AMXS ensures rapid global mobility with safety inspections

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. David Humphreys, a 6th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron aerospace propulsion journeyman, repairs a KC-135 Stratotanker aircraft engine at MacDill Air Force Base, Fla., Nov. 8, 2018. This inspection ensured the 60-year old aircraft was fit to fly. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Scott Warner)
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6th MXS, AMXS ensures rapid global mobility with safety inspections

U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Nathan Hiesterman, left, a 6th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron aerospace propulsion journeyman, removes packing wrap from a new KC-135 Stratotanker aircraft engine at MacDill Air Force Base, Fla., Nov. 7, 2018. As part of a KC-135 inspection, it was deemed necessary to replace one of the engines for performance and safety reasons. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Scott Warner)
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6th MXS, AMXS ensures rapid global mobility with safety inspections

U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Nathan Hiesterman, 6th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron aerospace propulsion journeyman, attaches a chain hoist to a dynamometer at MacDill Air Force Base, Fla., Nov. 8, 2018. Dynamometers measure the amount of weight on the engine trailer when reattaching an engine to an aircraft. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Scott Warner)
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6th MXS, AMXS ensures rapid global mobility with safety inspections

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. David Humphreys and Senior Airman Nathan Hiesterman, 6th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron aerospace propulsion journeymen, inspect a KC-135 Stratotanker aircraft engine at MacDill Air Force Base, Fla., Nov. 6, 2018. This type of inspection ensured this KC-135 was safe to fly and mission ready. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Scott Warner)
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MacDill inspects KC-135 Stratotanker

U.S. Air Force Airmen assigned to the 6th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron conduct a hard landing inspection on a KC-135 Stratotanker engine at MacDill Air Force Base, Fla., Oct. 31, 2018. Airmen tested the engine's structural integrity using a borescope to ensure flight safety. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Scott Warner)
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