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91st ARS brings the Thunderbirds home

U.S. Air Force Capt. Justin McCroskey, a pilot assigned to the 91st Air Refueling Squadron, completes pre-flight checks inside the cockpit of a KC-135 Stratotanker at MacDill Air Force Base, Florida, Feb. 22, 2022 before escorting the U.S. Air Force Demonstration Squadron “Thunderbirds” back to Nellis AFB, Nevada. The KC-135 is capable of pumping thousands of gallons of jet fuel into aircraft midair, enabling aircraft to fly over tactical locations that are long distances away from supporting airfields. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Lauren Cobin)

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91st ARS brings the Thunderbirds home

U.S. Air Force Demonstration Squadron “Thunderbirds” fly alongside a KC-135 Stratotanker assigned to MacDill Air Force Base, Florida, over the Southwestern U.S., Feb. 22, 2022. The F-16 Fighting Falcon is a compact, multi-role fighter aircraft whose maneuverability and combat radius exceed that of all potential threat fighter aircraft. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Lauren Cobin)

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91st ARS brings the Thunderbirds home

U.S. Air Force Senior Master Sgt. Myron Somero, a boom operator assigned to the 91st Air Refueling Squadron, smiles in the boom pod over the Southwestern U.S., Feb. 22, 2022. The KC-135 Stratotanker is capable of transferring more fuel through its boom in eight minutes than a gas station pump could pump in 24 hours. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Lauren Cobin)

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91st ARS brings the Thunderbirds home

An F-16 Fighting Falcon, part of the U.S. Air Force Demonstration Squadron “Thunderbirds” approaches a KC-135 Stratotanker assigned to MacDill Air Force Base, Florida, for refueling over the Southwestern U.S., Feb. 22, 2022. The KC-135 is capable of transferring more fuel through its boom in eight minutes than a gas station pump could pump in 24 hours. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Lauren Cobin)

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91st ARS Change of Command

U.S. Air Force Col. Lisa Nemeth, the commander of the 6th Operations Group, passes over the 91st Air Refueling Squadron’s guidon to Lt. Col. Jesse Caldwell, the incoming commander of the 91st ARS, at MacDill Air Force Base, Fla., Sept. 21, 2018. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Scott Warner)

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91st ARS Change of Command

U.S. Air Force Col. Lisa Nemeth, the 6th Operations Group commander, pins on the name tape for Lt. Col. Jesse Caldwell, the new commander of the 91st Air Refueling Wing, at MacDill Air Force Base, Fla., Sept. 21, 2018. Caldwell took over command from Lt. Col. Craig Lauderdale, who received a Meritorious Service Medal for his performance while at MacDill from Nov. 18, 2016 to Sept. 21, 2018. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Scott Warner)

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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

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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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 hosts ROTC cadets for RC-135 refueling

A group of Florida State University ROTC cadets and U.S. Air Force 1st Lt. Tim Reed, a pilot assigned to the 91st Air Refueling Squadron, pose for a photo near a KC-135 Stratotanker assigned to MacDill Air Force Base, Florida, at Naval Air Station Pensacola, Florida, March 12, 2022. The students flew in the MacDill aircraft as part of an orientation flight to strengthen relations and bolster community support. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Lauren Cobin)

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91st ARS hosts ROTC cadets for RC-135 refueling

A RC-135 Rivet Joint, assigned to Offutt Air Force Base, Nebraska, is refueled by a KC-135 Stratotanker assigned to MacDill Air Force Base, Florida, over the Southeastern United States, March 12, 2022. The RC-135 is capable of collecting real-time on-scene intelligence information around the world. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Lauren Cobin)

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91st ARS hosts ROTC cadets for RC-135 refueling

U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Cassandra Wesley, a boom operator assigned to the 91st Air Refueling Squadron, reviews a checklist with Evelynn Kite, a Florida State University ROTC cadet, prior to a refueling mission over the Southeastern United States, March 12, 2022. Boom operators have the ability to pump thousands of pounds of fuel to any capable aircraft, thousands of feet above the ground, enabling rapid global mobility. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Lauren Cobin)

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91st ARS keeps Fighting Falcons flying

U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Cassandra Wesley, a boom operator assigned to the 91st Air Refueling Squadron, looks out the window of a KC-135 Stratotanker over the Southeastern United States, March 10, 2022. Wesley is responsible for a variety of tasks as a boom operator, including supervising cargo, passenger-loading and off-loading, in addition to in-flight refueling duties. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Lauren Cobin)

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91st ARS keeps Fighting Falcons flying

An F-16 Fighting Falcon assigned to the Alabama Air National Guard’s 187th Fighter Wing approaches a KC-135 Stratotanker assigned to MacDill Air Force Base, Florida, for refueling over Alabama, March 10, 2022. The KC-135 is capable of transferring more fuel through its boom in eight minutes than a gas station pump could pump in 24 hours. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Lauren Cobin)

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91st ARS keeps Fighting Falcons flying

U.S. Air Force Capt. Kat Ybarra, a pilot assigned to the 91st Air Refueling Squadron, briefs her crew at MacDill Air Force Base, Florida, March 10, 2022. According to Air Force Personnel Center data from October 2020, women make up just over 6 percent of the active-duty pilot corps. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Lauren Cobin)

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91st ARS refuel USAF Thunderbirds

An F-16 Fighting Falcon, part of the U.S. Air Force Demonstration Squadron “Thunderbirds” is refueled by a KC-135 Stratotanker assigned to MacDill Air Force Base, Florida, over New Mexico, Feb. 22, 2022. The KC-135 is capable of transferring more fuel through its boom in eight minutes than a gas station pump could pump in 24 hours. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Hiram Martinez)

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91st ARS refuel USAF Thunderbirds

An F-16 Fighting Falcon, part of the U.S. Air Force Demonstration Squadron “Thunderbirds,” descends after being refueled by a KC-135 Stratotanker assigned to MacDill Air Force Base, Florida, over New Mexico, Feb. 22, 2022. The Thunderbirds flew from Daytona, Florida, back to Nellis AFB, Nevada, after performing a fly-over at the Daytona 500. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Hiram Martinez)

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91st ARS refuel USAF Thunderbirds

U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Dillon Tucker, a boom operator assigned to the 91st Air Refueling Squadron, prepares to refuel an aircraft over New Mexico, Feb. 22, 2022. The KC-135 Stratotanker is capable of transferring more fuel through its boom in eight minutes than a gas station pump could pump in 24 hours. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Hiram Martinez)

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