100th ARW hosts, refuels Hill AFB F-35's

A U.S. Air Force F-35A Lightning II aircraft assigned to the 388th Fighter Wing, Hill Air Force Base, Utah, receives aerial refueling via a KC-135 Stratotanker aircraft from the 100th Air Refueling Wing, Royal Air Force Mildenhall, England, during a coronet line over the mediterranean, July 25, 2023. The F-35 is the latest fifth-generation fighter and has increased stealth capabilities, reducing vulnerability for the United States and allied nations.

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100th ARW hosts, refuels Hill AFB F-35's

A U.S. Air Force F-35A Lightning II aircraft assigned to the 388th Fighter Wing, Hill Air Force Base, Utah, is parked on the flightline at Royal Air Force Mildenhall, England, July 24, 2023. RAF Mildenhall serves as a strategic forward location and is home to the only permanent U.S. Air Force Refueling Wing in the European theater. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Christopher Campbell)

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100th ARW hosts, refuels Hill AFB F-35's

U.S. Air Force F-35A Lightning II aircraft, assigned to the 388th Fighter Wing, Hill Air Force Base, Utah, sit on the flightline at Royal Air Force Mildenhall, England, July 24, 2023. The F-35A is an agile, versatile, high-performance, 9G-capable multi-role fighter that combines stealth, sensor fusion and unprecedented situational awareness. The 100th Air Refueling Wing is the only permanent U.S. air refueling wing in the European theater and provides a critical air refueling “bridge,” allowing the Expeditionary Air Force to deploy around the globe at a moment’s notice. (U.S. Air Force photo by Karen Abeyasekere)

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100th ARW hosts, refuels Hill AFB F-35's

U.S. Air Force F-35A Lightning II aircraft assigned to the 388th Fighter Wing, Hill Air Force Base, Utah, taxi on the flightline prior to a coronet line at Royal Air Force Mildenhall, England, July 26, 2023. Aerial refueling was conducted by 100th Air Refueling Wing KC-135 Stratotanker aircraft before the F-35’s returned to their home station. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Christopher Campbell)

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100th ARW hosts, refuels Hill AFB F-35's

U.S. Air Force F-35A Lightning II aircraft assigned to the 388th Fighter Wing, Hill Air Force Base, Utah, taxi on the flightline for take off at Royal Air Force Mildenhall, England, July 26, 2023. The F-35 is the nation’s most advanced fifth-generation multi-role fighter that combines stealth, sensor fusion and situational awareness. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Christopher Campbell)

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100th ARW hosts, refuels Hill AFB F-35's

A U.S. Air Force F-35A Lightning II aircraft assigned to Hill Air Force Base, Utah, prepares to be refueled by a KC-135 Stratotanker aircraft from the 100th Air Refueling Wing, Royal Air Force Mildenhall, England, July 25, 2023. During a coronet line, aerial refueling is conducted before the fighter aircraft returns to its home station. Approximately 46,700 lbs of fuel were offloaded from the KC-135 to four F-35s. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Viviam Chiu)

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100th ARW hosts, refuels Hill AFB F-35's

A U.S. Air Force F-35A Lightning II aircraft assigned to the 388th Fighter Wing, Hill Air Force Base, Utah, prepares to be refueled by a KC-135 Stratotanker aircraft from the 100th Air Refueling Wing, Royal Air Force Mildenhall, England, July 27, 2023. During a coronet line, aerial refueling is conducted before the fighter aircraft returns to its home station. Approximately 46,700 lbs of fuel were offloaded from the KC-135 to four F-35s. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Viviam Chiu)

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100th ARW hosts, refuels Hill AFB F-35's

U.S. Air Force Capt. Jared Griffith, and 1st Lt. Jared Ecklund, 351st Air Refueling Squadron KC-135 Stratotanker aircraft pilots, fly during a coronet line over the mediterranean, July 25, 2023. The 100th ARW is the only permanent refueling wing stationed in the European theater, providing unmatched strategic reach to the U.S., NATO, and allied nations. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Viviam Chiu)

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100th ARW hosts, refuels Hill AFB F-35's

U.S. Air Force F-35A Lightning II aircraft assigned to 388th Fighter Wing, Hill Air Force Base, Utah, are parked on the flightline at Royal Air Force Mildenhall, England, July 24, 2023. The 388th FW is the first active duty combat-capable F-35 unit which flies and maintains the jet in a Total Force partnership with the Reserve 419th Fighter Wing, capitalizing on the strength of both components. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Christopher Campbell)

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100th ARW hosts, refuels Hill AFB F-35's

Squadron emblems from the 388th Fighter Wing, Hill Air Force Base, Utah, are permanently displayed on the side of visiting F-35A Lightning II aircraft at Royal Air Force Mildenhall, England, July 24, 2023. The F-35A is an agile, versatile, high-performance, 9G-capable multi-role fighter that combines stealth, sensor fusion and unprecedented situational awareness. As a strategic forward base, RAF Mildenhall hosts and provides support to a wide variety of military aircraft including U.S. and NATO allies. (U.S. Air Force photo by Karen Abeyasekere)

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100th ARW hosts, refuels Hill AFB F-35's

Squadron emblems from the 388th Fighter Wing, Hill Air Force Base, Utah, are permanently displayed on the side of visiting F-35A Lightning II aircraft at Royal Air Force Mildenhall, England, July 24, 2023. The F-35A is an agile, versatile, high-performance, 9G-capable multi-role fighter that combines stealth, sensor fusion and unprecedented situational awareness. As a strategic forward base, RAF Mildenhall hosts and provides support to a wide variety of military aircraft including U.S. and NATO allies. (U.S. Air Force photo by Karen Abeyasekere)

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100th ARW hosts, refuels Hill AFB F-35's

Squadron emblems from the 388th Fighter Wing, Hill Air Force Base, Utah, are permanently displayed on the side of visiting F-35A Lightning II aircraft at Royal Air Force Mildenhall, England, July 24, 2023. The F-35A is an agile, versatile, high-performance, 9G-capable multi-role fighter that combines stealth, sensor fusion and unprecedented situational awareness. As a strategic forward base, RAF Mildenhall hosts and provides support to a wide variety of military aircraft including U.S. and NATO allies. (U.S. Air Force photo by Karen Abeyasekere)

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100th ARW hosts, refuels Hill AFB F-35's

Published July 31, 2023
By Airman 1st Class Christopher Campbell
100th Air Refueling Wing Public Affairs

Royal Air Force Mildenhall, England -- A U.S. Air Force F-35A Lightning II aircraft assigned to the 388th Fighter Wing, Hill Air Force Base, Utah, receives aerial refueling via a KC-135 Stratotanker aircraft from the 100th Air Refueling Wing, Royal Air Force Mildenhall, England, during a coronet line over the mediterranean, July 25, 2023. The F-35 is the latest fifth-generation fighter and has increased stealth capabilities, reducing vulnerability for the United States and allied nations.