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U.S. Air Force Airmen assigned to the 100th Air Refueling Wing, Royal Air Force Mildenhall, England, perform pre-flight procedures on the KC-135 Stratotanker during exercise High Life on RAF Fairford, England, Sept. 14, 2021. Exercising elements of agility combat employment enables U.S. forces in Europe to operate from locations with varying levels of capacity and support, ensuring Airmen and aircrews are postured to deliver lethal combat power across the spectrum of military operations. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman Alvaro Villagomez)

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U.S. Air Force Airmen assigned to the 100th Air Refueling Air Wing, Royal Air Force Mildenhall, England, perform a preflight walk-around of a KC-135 Stratotanker aircraft during exercise High Life at RAF Fairford, England. Agility, deterrence, and resiliency are essential to defense and operational capability in a contested environment. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman Alvaro Villagomez)

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A U.S. Air Force F-15C Eagle aircraft assigned to the 48th Fighter Wing, Royal Air Force Lakenheath, England, prepares to receive fuel from a KC-135 Stratotanker aircraft assigned to the 100th Air Refueling Wing, RAF Mildenhall, England, during exercise High Life over the North Sea, Sept. 13, 2021. Airmen practiced agile combat employment concepts to ensure U.S. Air Forces in Europe and Africa are ready to deliver lethal combat power across the spectrum of military operations. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman Alvaro Villagomez)

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U.S. Air Force Airmen assigned to the 100th Air Refueling Wing, Royal Air Force Mildenhall, England, prepare to launch a KC-135 Stratotanker aircraft during exercise High Life at RAF Fairford, England, Sept. 14, 2021. The 100th ARW exercised elements of agile combat employment, which enable U.S. Forces in Europe and Africa to operate from locations with varying levels of capacity and support. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman Alvaro Villagomez)

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U.S. Air Force Airmen assigned to the 100th Air Refueling Wing, guide a KC-135 Stratotanker assigned to Royal Air Force Mildenhall, England, during exercise High Life at RAF Fairford, England, Sept. 14, 2021. Exercising elements of agile combat employment enables U.S. forces in Europe to operate from locations with varying levels of capacity and support, ensuring Airmen and aircrews are postured to deliver lethal combat power across the spectrum of military operations. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman Alvaro Villagomez)

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A U.S. Air Force KC-135 Stratotanker assigned to the 100th Air Refueling Wing at Royal Air Force Mildenhall lands at RAF Fairford, Sept. 14, 2021. The 100th ARW exercised elements of agile combat employment, which enabled U.S. Forces in Europe and Africa to operate from locations with varying levels of capacity and support. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman Alvaro Villagomez)

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U.S. Air Force pilots conduct pre-flight operations in a KC-135 Stratotanker assigned to 100th Air Refueling Wing at Royal Air Force Mildenhall prior to taking flight on RAF Fairford, England, Sept. 15, 2021. The 100th ARW continuously exercises ways to improve our defense capabilities to ensure our advantage in resiliency and to protect our assets, personnel and support our allies. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman Alvaro Villagomez)

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U.S. Air Force Capt. Ryan Nall, 100th Operations Support Squadron pilot, conducts preflight operations in a KC-135 Stratotanker assigned to the 100th Air Refueling Wing at Royal Air Force Mildenhall during the High Life exercise on RAF Fairford, England, Sept. 15, 2021. The 100th ARW continuously exercises ways to improve our defense capabilities to ensure our advantage in resiliency and to protect our assets, personnel and support our allies. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman Alvaro Villagomez)

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U.S. Air Force Capt. Ryan Nall, 100th Operations Support Squadron pilot, conducts a pre-flight briefing during the High Life Exercise on Royal Air Force Fairford, Mildenhall, Sept. 15, 2021. Exercising elements of agility combat employment enables U.S. forces in Europe to operate from locations with varying levels of capacity and support, ensuring Airmen and aircrews are postured to deliver lethal combat power across the spectrum of military operations. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman Alvaro Villagomez)

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U.S. Air Force Maj. Joe Schmitt, 351st Air Refueling Wing Pilot, conducts preflight operations in a KC-135 assigned to the 100th Air Refueling Wing at Royal Air Force Mildenhall prior to take off on RAF Fairford, England, Sept. 15, 2021. Exercising elements of agility combat employment enables U.S. forces in Europe to operate from locations with varying levels of capacity and support, ensuring Airmen and aircrews are postured to deliver lethal combat power across the spectrum of military operations. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman Alvaro Villagomez)

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U.S. Air Force Maj. Robert Strain, Detachment Commander, discusses chalk times with the aircrew for future flights during the High Life exercise on Royal Air Force Fairford, England, Sept. 15, 2021. Exercising elements of agility combat employment enables U.S. forces in Europe to operate from locations with varying levels of capacity and support, ensuring Airmen and aircrews are postured to deliver lethal combat power across the spectrum of military operations. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman Alvaro Villagomez)

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A U.S. Air Force RC-135 sits on the flight line as it prepares for flight during the High Life exercise on RAF Fairford, England, Sept. 15, 2021. Exercising elements of agility combat employment enables U.S. forces in Europe to operate from locations with varying levels of capacity and support, ensuring Airmen and aircrews are postured to deliver lethal combat power across the spectrum of military operations. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman Alvaro Villagomez)

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100th ARW practices ACE during exercise High Life

Published Sept. 21, 2021
By Airman Alvaro Villagomez
100 ARW

RAF FAIRFORD, England --

The 100th Air Refueling Wing provided critical mission support during the agile combat employment exercise High Life at Royal Air Force Fairford, Sept. 13-16.

Airmen from the tri-base area demonstrated their ability to provide air refueling capabilities from an alternate location. Exercise High Life and other deployments that utilize agile combat employment concepts ensure forces in Europe are ready to protect and defend partners, allies and U.S. interests at a moment’s notice, and ensuring Airmen and aircrews are postured to deliver lethal combat power.

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