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251029-F-IA158-2181

U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Raymond Quichocho, 6th Operations Support Squadron air traffic controller, tracks aircraft departures at MacDill Air Force Base, Florida, Oct. 29, 2025. ATC personnel utilize slips to track the aircraft’s call sign, projected arrival and departure times and other critical flight information. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Zachary Foster)
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251029-F-IA158-2168

U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Daniel Sullivan, 6th Operations Support Squadron air traffic controller, tests light-gun capabilities at MacDill Air Force Base, Florida, Oct. 29, 2025. A light-gun is a contingency response device used during a radio outage. Proficiency on the specialized equipment enables ATC personnel to continue flying operations under degraded conditions. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Zachary Foster)
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251029-F-IA158-2119

A KC-135 Stratotanker assigned to the 6th Air Refueling Wing departs MacDill Air Force Base, Florida, Oct. 29, 2025. A KC-135 equipped with a drogue system enables 6th ARW aircrew to refuel a full spectrum of joint and allied aircraft. The added capability extends the nation’s joint force lethality anywhere in the world, under any conditions. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Zachary Foster)
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251029-F-IA158-1161

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Madeline Johnson, 6th Logistics Readiness Squadron petroleum, oils and lubricants (POL) specialist utilizes a hand-held radio at MacDill Air Force Base, Florida, Oct. 29, 2025. POL personnel work in lockstep with aircraft maintenance specialists and flight planners to ensure the wing is ready to meet the nation’s air refueling requirements at a moment’s notice. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Zachary Foster)
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251029-F-IA158-1096

U.S. Air Force hydraulic technicians assigned to the 6th Maintenance Squadron repannel a KC-135 Stratotanker following an inspection at MacDill Air Force Base, Florida, Oct. 29, 2025. Periodic inspections provide personnel with an in-depth understanding of the aircraft allowing for more accurate and effective maintenance. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Zachary Foster)
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251029-F-IA158-1074

U.S. Air Force crew chiefs assigned to the 6th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron repannel a KC-135 Stratotanker following an inspection at MacDill Air Force Base, Florida, Oct. 29, 2025. Periodic inspections provide personnel with an in-depth understanding of the aircraft allowing for more accurate and effective maintenance. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Zachary Foster)
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251029-F-IA158-1029

A KC-135 Stratotanker assigned to the 6th Air Refueling Wing departs MacDill Air Force Base, Florida, Oct. 29, 2025. The KC-135 is a key force enabler in executing Air Mobility Command’s mission to deliver rapid global mobility at speed and scale across the competition continuum. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Zachary Foster)
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251029-F-IA158-1023

A KC-135 Stratotanker assigned to the 6th Air Refueling Wing departs MacDill Air Force Base, Florida, Oct. 29, 2025. The KC-135 is a key force enabler in executing Air Mobility Command’s mission to deliver rapid global mobility at speed and scale across the competition continuum. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Zachary Foster)
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251029-F-IA158-1017

A KC-135 Stratotanker assigned to the 6th Air Refueling Wing departs MacDill Air Force Base, Florida, Oct. 29, 2025. The KC-135 is a key force enabler in executing Air Mobility Command’s mission to deliver rapid global mobility at speed and scale across the competition continuum. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Zachary Foster)
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250605-F-XY101-1020

From left, U.S. Air Force Master Sgt. Joshua Stewart, Master Sgt. Jordan Zander and Staff Sgt. Geovanny Arias, Airmen assigned to the 6th Maintenance Group, pose for a photo in front of a KC-135 Stratotanker at MacDill Air Force Base, Florida, June 5, 2025. Arias and Zander were recently named 2024 18th Air Force Maintenance Training Managers of the Year for the noncommissioned and senior noncommissioned officer (SNCO) categories, and Stewart received the 2024 Air Mobility Command Maintenance Manager of the Year award for the SNCO category. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Derrick Bole)
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250128-F-IA158-1257

Florida Congresswoman Kathy Castor, 14th District Congressional Representative, delivers remarks during the KC-46 Pegasus groundbreaking ceremony at MacDill Air Force Base, Florida, Jan. 28, 2025. The ceremony marked the start of MacDill’s journey to adapt its hangars, flightline and runways to welcome the KC-46 and phase out the KC-135 Stratotanker. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Zachary Foster)
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Small parts, big impact

U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Davin Cepeda, 6th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron crew chief, inspects a KC-135 Stratotanker at MacDill Air Force Base, Florida, Jan. 14, 2025. Annually, crew chiefs conduct a major inspection of the 60-year-old airframe to proactively identify and address mechanical concerns. These inspections ensure the refuelers longevity and keep the tanker fleet in operation for longer. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Zachary Foster)
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Small parts, big impact

Crew chiefs assigned to the 6th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron perform an inspection on a KC-135 Stratotanker at MacDill Air Force Base, Florida, Jan. 15, 2025. Annually, crew chiefs conduct a major inspection of the 60-year-old airframe to proactively identify and address mechanical concerns. These inspections ensure the refuelers longevity and keep the tanker fleet in operation for longer. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Zachary Foster)
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Small parts, big impact

Crew chiefs assigned to the 6th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron perform an inspection on a KC-135 Stratotanker at MacDill Air Force Base, Florida, Jan. 15, 2025. Annually, crew chiefs conduct a major inspection of the 60-year-old airframe to proactively identify and address mechanical concerns. These inspections ensure the refuelers longevity and keep the tanker fleet in operation for longer. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Zachary Foster)
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Small parts, big impact

A U.S. Air Force C-17 Globemaster III assigned to the 105th Airlift Squadron, Stewart Air National Guard Base, Newburgh, New York, rests on the flight line at MacDill Air Force Base, Florida, Jan. 14, 2025. Transient aircraft utilize MacDill’s runway for critical support functions while en-route to their final destination. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Zachary Foster)
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Members of Council on Foreign Relations tour MacDill AFB

U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Anthony Hayes, 6th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron crew chief, right, leads a tour for members of the Council on Foreign Relations, at MacDill Air Force Base, Florida, Jan. 7, 2024. Hayes shared his role in extending U.S. global reach and the care required to keep the 60-year-old aircraft an effective force enabler. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Zachary Foster)
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Members of Council on Foreign Relations tour MacDill AFB

Members of the Council on Foreign Relations, participate in a tour of MacDill Air Force Base, Florida, Jan. 7, 2024. The U.S. Special Operations Command (USSOCOM)-led tour focused on the strategic impact of U.S. operations across the globe, focusing on the mutually beneficial partnership between USSOCOM and Air Mobility Command. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Zachary Foster)
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Members of Council on Foreign Relations tour MacDill AFB

Members of the Council on Foreign Relations, pose for a photo in front of a 6th Air Refueling Wing KC-135 Stratotanker at MacDill Air Force Base, Florida, Jan. 7, 2024. The U.S. Special Operations Command-led tour served as an opportunity for key industry partners to see the strategic impact of MacDill AFB on the local and global scale. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Zachary Foster)
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AIM lands in Puerto Rico

Members from MacDill Air Force Base’s Aviation Inspiration Mentorship (AIM) team traveled to Puerto Rico to meet with local schools in the community to enhance their understanding of aviation careers within the Air Force, Feb, 12, 2024. AIM is an Air Force outreach program that supports community engagement with a mission to inform, influence and inspire the next generation of Air Force aviators. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Jessica Do)
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AIM lands in Puerto Rico

U.S. Air Force Capt. Vicky Gil, 91st Air Refueling Squadron pilot, speaks with students at Antilles High School in Guanynabo, Puerto Rico, Feb. 12, 2024. Members from MacDill Air Force Base’s Aviation Inspiration Mentorship (AIM) team traveled to Puerto Rico to meet with local schools in the community to enhance their understanding of aviation careers within the Air Force. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Jessica Do)
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