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A U.S. Air Force F-35A Lightning II assigned to the 6th Weapons Squadron prepares to receive fuel from a KC-135 Stratotanker assigned to the 91st Air Refueling Squadron during exercise Combat Archer, Sept. 12, 2025, over the Gulf of America. The 6th Air Refueling Wing extends the endurance of F-22 Raptors and F-35 Lightning IIs during Exercise Combat Archer, allowing fighters to complete live-fire training without interruption. This mission showcases AMC’s role as a global force multiplier, delivering the speed, range, and flexibility that underpin U.S. airpower in contested environments. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Alexander Cook)
PHOTO BY:
Tech. Sgt. Alexander Cook
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NIKON Z6_3
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NIKKOR Z 24-70mm f/4 S
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4
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1/4000
ISO
100
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