100th ARW enables SECDEF global reach

A U.S. Air Force KC-135 Stratotanker assigned to the 100th Air Refueling Wing prepares to take off Feb. 20, 2017, from RAF Mildnehall, England. The KC-135 is equipped with four engines, each capable of producing 21,634 pounds of thrust, enabling the aircraft to have a maximum take-off weight of 322,500 pounds. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Micaiah Anthony)

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100th ARW enables SECDEF global reach

U.S. Air Force Capt. Matthew Kellogg, left, 351st Air Refueling Squadron pilot, and Capt. Andrew Kim, 351st ARS co-pilot, fly a KC-135 Stratotanker Feb. 20, 2017, over the shores of France. The crew was tasked to support aerial refueling for the U.S. Secretary of Defense’s aircraft. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Micaiah Anthony)

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U.S. Air Force Capt. Andrew Kim, right, 351st Air Refueling Squadron co-pilot, adjusts the controls of a KC-135 Stratotanker Feb. 20, 2017, over France. The KC-135’s primary functions are aerial refueling and airlift. The aircraft is capable of holding up to 200,000 pounds of transferable fuel. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Micaiah Anthony)

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A U.S. Air Force KC-135 Stratotanker assigned to the 100th Air Refueling Wing prepares to refuel a U.S. Air Force E-4B transporting the U.S. Secretary of Defense Feb. 20, 2017. In case of national emergency or destruction of ground command and control centers, the E-4B provides a highly survivable command, control and communications center to direct U.S. forces, execute emergency war orders and coordinate actions by civil authorities. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Micaiah Anthony)

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A U.S. Air Force KC-135 Stratotanker assigned to the 100th Air Refueling Wing passes fuel to a U.S. Air Force E-4B transporting the U.S. Secretary of Defense Feb. 20, 2017. The main deck of the E-4B is divided into six functional areas: a command work area, conference room, briefing room, an operations team work area, communications area and rest area. An E-4B can provide seating for up to 112 people, including a joint-service operations team, Air Force flight crew, maintenance and security component, communications team and selected augmentees. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Micaiah Anthony)

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A U.S. Air Force KC-135 Stratotanker assigned to the 100th Air Refueling Wing passes fuel to a U.S. Air Force E-4B transporting the U.S. Secretary of Defense Feb. 20, 2017. The E-4B is protected against the effects of electromagnetic pulse and has an electrical system designed to support advanced electronics and a wide variety of communications equipment. An advanced satellite communications system provides worldwide communication for senior leaders through the airborne operations center. Other improvements include nuclear and thermal effects shielding, acoustic control, an improved technical control facility and an upgraded air-conditioning system for cooling electrical components. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Micaiah Anthony)

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100th ARW enables SECDEF global reach

Published Feb. 27, 2017
By Staff Sgt. Micaiah Anthony
100th Air Refueling Wing

RAF Mildenhall, England -- A U.S. Air Force KC-135 Stratotanker assigned to the 100th Air Refueling Wing prepares to take off Feb. 20, 2017, from RAF Mildnehall, England. The KC-135 is equipped with four engines, each capable of producing 21,634 pounds of thrust, enabling the aircraft to have a maximum take-off weight of 322,500 pounds. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Micaiah Anthony)