100th AMXS de-ices aircraft, works to keep flights on schedule

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Joshua Paladon, 100th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron electrical and environmental systems journeyman, sprays de-icing fluid on the tail wings of a KC-135 Stratotanker aircraft, Jan. 18, 2023, at Royal Air Force Mildenhall, England. De-icing is an important part of pre-flight procedures during cold weather to prevent aircraft accidents. To clarify though this aircraft has the Air Mobility Command painted on its tail it is now under the command of the 100th Air Refueling Wing. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Christopher Campbell)

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100th AMXS de-ices aircraft, works to keep flights on schedule

A U.S. Air Force KC-135 Stratotanker aircraft assigned to the 100th Air Refueling Wing undergoes pre-flight procedures on the flightline, Jan. 18, 2023, at Royal Air Force Mildenhall, England. Aircraft maintenance Airmen prepare the KC-135 for de-icing to ensure the control surfaces are not frozen before taking off for its mission. To clarify though this aircraft has the Air Mobility Command painted on its tail it is now under the command of the 100th Air Refueling Wing. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Christopher Campbell)

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100th AMXS de-ices aircraft, works to keep flights on schedule

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Marc McLawyer, 100th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron hydraulic technician craftsman, explains the next steps of preparing a KC-135 Stratotanker aircraft for takeoff on the flightline, Jan. 18, 2023, at Royal Air Force Mildenhall, England. Multiple 100th AMXS Airmen, regardless of specialty, are qualified to guide KC-135 aircraft which enhances the readiness of Team Mildenhall during mission critical periods. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Christopher Campbell)

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100th AMXS de-ices aircraft, works to keep flights on schedule

U.S. Air Force 100th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron hydraulic technicians, prepare to tow aerospace ground equipment on the flightline, Jan. 18, 2023, at Royal Air Force Mildenhall, England. It is essential that the flightline is cleared of obstructions to prevent damage to the KC-135 aircraft and its four engines. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Christopher Campbell)

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100th AMXS de-ices aircraft, works to keep flights on schedule

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Marc McLawyer, 100th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron hydraulic technician craftsman, prepares to guide a KC-135 Stratotanker aircraft on the flightline, Jan. 18, 2023, at Royal Air Force Mildenhall, England. McLawyer ensures all personnel still preparing the KC-135 aircraft as well as ground equipment are at a safe distance before guiding the aircraft onto the taxiway. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Christopher Campbell)

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100th AMXS de-ices aircraft, works to keep flights on schedule

Published Jan. 20, 2023
By Airman 1st Class Christopher Campbell
100th Air Refueling Wing Public Affairs

ROYAL AIR FORCE MILDENHALL, England -- U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Joshua Paladon, 100th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron electrical and environmental systems journeyman, sprays de-icing fluid on the tail wings of a KC-135 Stratotanker aircraft, Jan. 18, 2023, at Royal Air Force Mildenhall, England. De-icing is an important part of pre-flight procedures during cold weather to prevent aircraft accidents. To clarify though this aircraft has the Air Mobility Command painted on its tail it is now under the command of the 100th Air Refueling Wing. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Christopher Campbell)