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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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Exercise Global Thunder

Airmen conduct post-flight operations on a KC-135 Stratotanker 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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Exercise Global Thunder

KC-135 Stratotanker aircrew conduct pre-flight operations 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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Exercise Global Thunder

Alert vans carrying KC-135 aircrew conduct alert response procedures 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 illustration by Airman 1st Class Scott C. Warner)

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Exercise Global Thunder

KC-135 Stratotanker aircrew respond to an alert 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 illustration by Airman 1st Class Scott C. Warner)

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6th Maintenance Squadron 900-hour inspection

U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Danny Taylor, a crew chief assigned to the 6th Maintenance Squadron, inspects the exterior of a KC-135 Stratotanker aircraft at MacDill Air Force Base, Fla. Oct. 25, 2017. Once the aircraft accumulates 900 flying hours, it is scheduled for a mid-period inspection to assure mission readiness. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Scott C. Warner)

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6th Maintenance Squadron 900-hour inspection

U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Danny Taylor, a crew chief assigned to the 6th Maintenance Squadron, inspects the flaps of a KC-135 Stratotanker aircraft at MacDill Air Force Base, Fla. Oct. 25, 2017. A three-day inspection is required after the aircraft accumulates 900 flying hours. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Scott C. Warner)

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6th Maintenance Squadron 900-hour inspection

U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Adriel Merida, an electrical and environmental specialist assigned to the 6th Maintenance Squadron, unscrews an oil suction pump for an inspection at MacDill Air Force Base, Fla. Oct. 25, 2017. The oil suction pump is required for the cabin air conditioning system to work properly. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Scott C. Warner)

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One team, one goal; Jet engine mechanics maintain the mission

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. David Humphreys, a jet engine mechanic assigned to the 6th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron, inspects an engine mount bolt on a KC-135 Stratotanker aircraft at MacDill Air Force Base, Fla., Aug. 22, 2017. This type of inspection is a one-time verification across the fleet to ensure the aircraft is serviceable, as these bolts hold the engine onto the wing of the aircraft. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Ashley Perdue)

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One team, one goal; Jet engine mechanics maintain the mission

U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Christopher Sims and Staff Sgt. David Humphreys, jet engine mechanics assigned to the 6th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron, prepare to close an engine duct on a KC-135 Stratotanker aircraft at MacDill Air Force Base, Fla., Aug. 22, 2017. Humphreys and Sims performed an inspection on the engine mount bolts to ensure the aircraft remains serviceable and mission ready. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Ashley Perdue)

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One team, one goal; Jet engine mechanics maintain the mission

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. David Humphreys and Airman 1st Class Christopher Sims, jet engine mechanics assigned to the 6th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron, closes the engine and fan ducts on a KC-135 Stratotanker aircraft at MacDill Air Force Base, Fla., Aug. 22, 2017. Humphreys and Sims performed an inspection to verify the integrity of the aircraft’s engine mount bolts. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Ashley Perdue)

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One team, one goal; Jet engine mechanics maintain the mission

U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Nathan Hiesterman, Airman 1st Class Jun He, and Staff Sgt. Jose Grijalva, jet engine mechanics assigned to the 6th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron, cover up an engine after performing an inspection on a KC-135 Stratotanker aircraft at MacDill Air Force Base, Fla., Aug. 22, 2017. This inspection was to verify the integrity of the engine mount bolts to ensure the fleet remains serviceable for flight. (U.S. Air Force illustration by Airman 1st Class Ashley Perdue)

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One team, one goal; Jet engine mechanics maintain the mission

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. David Humphreys, a jet engine mechanic assigned to the 6th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron, tightens a bolt on a KC-135 Stratotanker aircraft at MacDill Air Force Base, Fla., Aug. 22, 2017. Humphreys and his team performed an inspection on the engine mount bolts to verify that there does not need to be any additional maintenance on the engines. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Ashley Perdue)

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Hangar Four

Hangar four undergoes remodeling at MacDill Air Force Base, Fla., Aug. 17, 2017. The hangars are being remodeled for the incoming KC-135 Stratotanker aircraft scheduled to arrive in the fall of 2017. (U.S. Air Force photo by Ashley Perdue)

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Out with analog and in with digital: KC-135s are being upgraded

U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Erica Northam, a communications, navigation, and mission systems instructor assigned to the 373rd Training Squadron, Detachment 2, instructs a Block 45 training course to Airmen at MacDill Air Force Base, Fla., August 8, 2017. This class offers avionics technicians a chance to get hands-on experience with the Block 45 program that is replacing old analog systems on the KC-135 Stratotanker aircraft. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Ashley Perdue)

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Out with analog and in with digital: KC-135s are being upgraded

A KC-135 Stratotanker aircraft sits on the flight line at MacDill Air Force Base, Fla., while Airmen in the Block 45 course prepare for training aboard the aircraft, August 9, 2017. This class offers avionics technicians a chance to get hands-on experience with the Block 45 program that is replacing old analog systems on the KC-135 Stratotankers. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Ashley Perdue)

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Out with analog and in with digital: KC-135s are being upgraded

U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Steven Parras, an integrative flight control systems technician assigned to the 6th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron, begins setting up for a Block 45 training on the KC-135 Stratotanker aircraft at MacDill Air Force Base, Fla., August 9, 2017. This course allows aircraft personnel to get hands-on experience with the new digital system that is replacing the current analog systems that have been on the aircraft for over 50 years. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Ashley Perdue)

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Out with analog and in with digital: KC-135s are being upgraded

U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Bradley Cheeseman, an integrative flight control systems technician assigned to the 6th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron, practices troubleshooting the auto pilot system on a KC-135 Stratotanker aricraft with the new Block 45 program at MacDill Air Force Base, Fla., August 9, 2017. Avionics technicians spend a week learning this new system and all of the additional enhanced capabilities from the previous analog system. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Ashley Perdue)

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Out with analog and in with digital: KC-135s are being upgraded

U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Bradley Cheeseman, an integrative flight control systems technician assigned to the 6th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron, checks a task on the technical orders laptop during a Block 45 course at MacDill Air Force Base, Fla., August 9. 2017. All tasks that maintainers perform on the KC-135 Stratotanker aircraft are located on these laptops. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Ashley Perdue)

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Out with analog and in with digital: KC-135s are being upgraded

U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Bradley Cheeseman (left), an integrative flight control systems technician assigned to the 6th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron, poses a question to Tech. Sgt. Erica Northam (center), a communications, navigation, and mission systems instructor assigned to the 373rd Training Squadron, Detachment 2, and Senior Airman Steven Parras (right), an IFCS technician with the 6th AMXS, during a Block 45 course at MacDill Air Force Base, Fla., August 9, 2017. During this course, avionics technicians are taught how to use this new modern system on the KC-135 Stratotanker aircraft. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Ashley Perdue)

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