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KC-135 refuels KC-10

A KC-10 Extender aircraft assigned to the 60th Air Mobility Wing, Travis AFB Calif., lines up to make contact with the refueling boom of a KC-135 Stratotanker, assigned to the 6th Air Mobility Wing, MacDill AFB Fla., March 29, 2019. Once contact is made, the KC-135 can off-load up to 200,000 pounds of fuel. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Bradley Tipton)
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KC-135 refuels KC-10

A U.S. Air Force aircrew visually inspects the exterior of a KC-135 Stratotanker aircraft assigned to the 6th Air Mobility Wing, MacDill AFB, Fla. prior to conducting an air refueling mission. Aircrew and aerospace maintenance technicians check each portion of the aircraft for abnormalities to ensure safety during flight. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Bradley Tipton)
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KC-135 refuels KC-10

A U.S. Air Force aircrew visually inspects the exterior of a KC-135 Stratotanker aircraft assigned to the 6th Air Mobility Wing, MacDill AFB, Fla. prior to conducting an air refueling mission. Aircrew and aerospace maintenance technicians check each portion of the aircraft for abnormalities to ensure safety during flight. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Bradley Tipton)
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KC-135 refuels KC-10

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Angel De Thomas, a 6th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron aerospace maintenance technician pauses for a photo on the flight line at MacDill Air Force Base, Fla., March 28, 2019. Aircraft maintenance technicians thoroughly inspect aircraft prior to each departure to ensure the safety and success of aircrew. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Bradley Tipton)
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KC-135 refuels KC-10

A KC-10 Extender aircraft from Travis Air Force Base Calif., flies before receiving fuel from a KC-135 Stratotanker from MacDill AFB Fla., March 28, 2019. The KC-10 was first flown in 1980, and along with the KC-135, makes up the majority of the U.S. Air Force’s refueling fleet. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Bradley Tipton)
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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 Airmen assigned to the 6th Maintenance Squadron inspect a KC-135 Stratotanker aircraft at MacDill Air Force Base, Fla., Oct. 15, 2018. Each KC-135 undergoes a rigorous inspection every 1,800 flight hours to ensure safety. (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 Airmen assigned to the 6th Maintenance Squadron (MXS) inspect a KC-135 Stratotanker aircraft at MacDill Air Force Base, Fla., Oct. 15, 2018. Each KC-135 undergoes an inspection after 1,800 flight hours, or roughly every two years, to ensure every part of the 60-year old aircraft are operational. (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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You only get one first assignment

An F-22A Raptor assigned to Tyndall Air Force Base, Fla., prepares to be refueled by a KC-135 Stratotanker aircraft assigned to MacDill Air Force Base, Fla, June 18, 2018. MacDill is home to 24 KC-135s and provides rapid global mobility. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Ryan C. Grossklag)
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You only get one first assignment

An F-22A Raptor assigned to Tyndall Air Force Base, Fla., receives fuel from a KC-135 Stratotanker aircraft assigned to MacDill Air Force Base, Fla, June 18, 2018. The KC-135 has a fuel capacity of more than 200,000 pounds to support it’s air refueling mission. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Ryan C. Grossklag)
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You only get one first assignment

Two F-22A Raptors assigned to Tyndall Air Force Base, Fla., fly alongside a KC-135 Stratotanker aircraft assigned to MacDill Air Force Base, Fla, June 18, 2018. The jets were awaiting refueling from the KC-135, which hosted an incentive flight for a group of Airmen graduating the First-Term Airman Course. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Ryan C. Grossklag)
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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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Memphis Belle crew celebrating

Memphis Belle crew and ground crew celebrating the completion of the tour.
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Exercise Global Thunder

KC-135 Stratotanker aircraft taxi on the flightline during Exercise Global Thunder 2018 at MacDill Air Force Base, Fla., Nov. 2, 2017. Global Thunder is an annual U.S. Strategic Command (USSTRATCOM) exercise designed to provide training opportunities to test and validate command, control and operational procedures. The training is based on a notional scenario developed to drive execution of USSTRATCOM and component forces’ ability to support the geographic combatant commands, deter adversaries and, if necessary, employ forces as directed by the President of the United States. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Ashley Perdue)
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