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Spook 50 returns in time for Spooky Season

A U.S. Air Force KC-135 Stratotanker aircraft called “Spook 50” parked on the flight line upon return from a 6 month deployment on MacDill Air Force Base, Fla., Oct. 24th, 2018. “Spook 50” is an infamous, “haunted” aircraft assigned to the 50th Air Refueling Squadron. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Heather Fejerang)
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MacDill's 6th MXS performs 1,800 hour KC-135 inspection

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Seth Rex, a floor superintendent assigned to the 6th Maintenance Squadron (MXS), places tools back in a tool cabinet at MacDill Air Force Base, Fla., Oct. 15, 2018. After 1,800 flight hours, the 6th MXS and 6th Aircraft Maintenance Squadrons collaborate for a full inspection of the KC-135 Stratotanker's functions.(U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Scott Warner)
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MacDill’s 6th MXS inspects KC-135 after 1,800 flight hours

U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Jordan Bergeron, a hydraulics journeyman assigned to the 6th Maintenance Squadron (MXS), inspects a refueling boom for a KC-135 Stratotanker aircraft at MacDill Air Force Base, Fla., Oct. 15, 2018. Bergeron torqued eye latch bolts during a rigorous inspection conducted every 1,800 flight hours. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Scott Warner)
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MacDill’s 6th MXS inspects KC-135 after 1,800 flight hours

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Seth Rex, a floor superintendent assigned to the 6th Maintenance Squadron (MXS), wipes down a ruddervator quadrant for a KC-135 Stratotanker aircraft at MacDill Air Force Base, Fla., Oct. 15, 2018. The rigorous efforts of the 6th MXS and 6th Aircraft Maintenance Squadrons (AMXS) are what keep these 60-year old aircraft flying each day. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Scott Warner)
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MacDill's 6th MXS performs 1,800 hour KC-135 inspection

U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Bryce Ottenwess, a periodic inspection apprentice assigned to the 6th Maintenance Squadron (MXS), inspects a jack screw for a KC-135 Stratotanker aircraft at MacDill Air Force Base, Fla., Oct. 15, 2018. Ottenwess was part of the combined 6th MXS and 6th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron's (AMXS) KC-135 inspection team that takes 10-13 duty days after 1,800 flight hours. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Scott Warner)
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MacDill's 6th MXS performs 1800 hour KC-135 inspection

U.S. Air Force Airmen assigned to the 6th Maintenance Squadron inspect a KC-135 Stratotanker aircraft at MacDill Air Force Base, Fla., Oct. 15, 2018. A KC-135 must go through a rigorous, days-long inspection every 1,800 flight hours. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Scott Warner)
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Flight simulators saves MacDill resources, strengthens readiness

U.S. Air Force Capt. Josh Welch, left, and 2nd Lt. Kent Melendez, right, both pilots assigned to the 50th Air Refueling Squadron, perform pre-flight procedures in the KC-135 flight simulator at MacDill Air Force Base, Fla, Aug. 17, 2018. Pilots perform multiple simulator flights each year testing their proficiency with the aircraft and their ability to handle a wide array of emergency scenarios. (U.S. Air Force Photo by Airman 1st Class Scott Warner)
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Flight simulators saves MacDill resources, strengthens readiness

A KC-135 Stratotanker aircraft flight simulator during a training session at MacDill Air Force Base, Fla., Aug. 17, 2018. During each simulation flight, two pilots train on their ability to fly and handle emergency procedures while being tested on their knowledge of various systems such as electrical, pneumatics, engines, fuels, and hydraulics. (U.S. Air Force Photo by Airman 1st Class Scott Warner)
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MacDill Airmen teach ROTC and USAFA cadets during Operation Air Force

U.S. Air Force Reserve Officer Training Corps (ROTC) cadets perform pushups while calling cadence during a KC-135 Stratotanker aircraft incentive flight June 14, 2018 over the Eastern United States. The ROTC cadets were invited to MacDill Air Force Base, Fla., as part of Operations Air Force, which is a two week visitation in which cadets had an opportunity to work alongside military members, receive mentorship and experience different career fields. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Scott Warner)
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MacDill Airmen teach ROTC and USAFA cadets during Operation Air Force

U.S. Air Force Reserve Officer Training Corps (ROTC) cadets pause for a photo with Chief Master Sgt. Michael Lemond, the superintendent assigned to the 6th Mission Support Group and Airman 1st Class Dejahnay Fort, a boom operator assigned to the 91st Air Refueling Squadron, during a KC-135 Stratotanker aircraft incentive flight June 14, 2018. The ROTC cadets experienced an in-air refueling missions for the first time as a part of Operations Air Force at MacDill Air Force Base, Fla. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Scott Warner)
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MacDill Airmen teach ROTC and USAFA cadets during Operation Air Force

U.S. Air Force Chief Master Sgt. Michael Lemond, the superintendent assigned to the 6th Mission Support Group, briefs Reserve Officer Training Corps (ROTC) cadets during a KC-135 Stratotanker aircraft incentive flight June 14, 2018, over the Eastern United States. The ROTC cadets participated in a four-hour long KC-135 refueling mission in which they received mentorship during a flying classroom, observed multiple career fields and experienced the day-to-day operations of what it means to be an operational Airman. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Scott Warner)
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MacDill Airmen teach ROTC and USAFA cadets during Operation Air Force

U.S. Air Force Reserve Officer Training Corps (ROTC) cadets pause for a photo with Chief Master Sgt. Michael Lemond, the superintendent assigned to the 6th Mission Support Group, along with KC-135 Stratotanker aircrew at MacDill Air Force Base, Fla., June 14, 2018. The ROTC cadets observed in-flight refueling of another KC-135 aircraft to experience MacDill’s mission at work. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Scott Warner)
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MacDill Airmen teach ROTC and USAFA cadets during Operation Air Force

U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Dejahnay Fort, a boom operator assigned to the 91st Air Refueling Squadron, briefs Reserve Officer Training Corps (ROTC) cadets on what to expect during a KC-135 Stratotanker aircraft refueling flight at MacDill Air Force Base, Fla., June 14, 2018. The ROTC cadets observed how a boom operator works and experienced the boom operator pod during a refueling mission. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Scott Warner)
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MacDill Airmen teach ROTC and USAFA cadets during Operation Air Force

U.S. Air Force Cadet Lt. Col. Matthew Entner, a student of Detachment 643 at Cedarville University in Ohio, experiences what it feels like to be in the boom operator pod during a KC-135 Stratotanker aircraft refueling flight June 14, 2018 over the Eastern United States. The ROTC cadets witnessed a KC-135 refuel another KC-135 during a four-hour refueling flight. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Scott Warner)
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U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Blane McElhaney, an aerospace maintenance apprentice assigned to the 6th Maintenance Squadron, inspects a KC-135 Stratotanker aircraft at MacDill Air Force Base, Fla., May 29, 2018. Every one to two years, each KC-135 undergoes an 11-day inspection where every part of the aircraft is inspected and repaired. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Scott Warner)
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KC-135 Refueling

A U.S. Air Force B-52H Stratofortress aircraft from the 2nd Bomb Wing at Barksdale Air Force Base (AFB), La., departs after refueling from a KC-135 Stratotanker aircraft assigned to the 6th Air Mobility Wing at MacDill AFB, Fla., May 7, 2018. MacDill’s mission is to provide unmatched air refueling and executive airlift to support joint and coalition forces across the globe. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Ashley Perdue)
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KC-135 Refueling

A U.S. Air Force B-52H Stratofortress aircraft from the 2nd Bomb Wing at Barksdale Air Force Base La., prepares to receive fuel from a KC-135 Stratotanker aircraft assigned to the 6th Air Mobility Wing at MacDill Air Force Base, Fla., May 7, 2018. MacDill’s mission is to provide unmatched air refueling and executive airlift to support joint and coalition forces across the globe. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Ashley Perdue)
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KC-135 Refueling

U.S. Air Force Airman Samantha Martinez, an administration apprentice assigned to the 310th Airlift Squadron, MacDill Air Force Base, Fla., takes a photo during an incentive flight on a KC-135 Stratotanker aircraft May 7, 2018. The purpose of incentive flights is to demonstrate MacDill’s mission of unmatched air refueling and executive airlift. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Ashley Perdue)
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Training exercise bolsters MacDill’s wartime proficiency

U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Victoria Velasquez, a crew chief assigned to the 6th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron, attaches a tow bar onto a KC-135 Stratotanker aircraft during a training exercise at MacDill Air Force Base, Fla., Feb. 14, 2018. A tow bar is used to move, park and recover an aircraft on the flight line. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Scott Warner)
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Training exercise bolsters MacDill’s wartime proficiency

U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Victoria Velasquez, a crew chief assigned to the 6th Maintenance Squadron, marshals a KC-135 Stratotanker aircraft during a training exercise at MacDill Air Force Base, Fla., Feb. 14, 2018. Marshaling is a form of communication between the ground crew and the pilot. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Scott Warner)
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