100th ARW supports 31st FW F-16’s

A U.S. Air Force F-16 Fighting Falcon from the 31st Fighter Wing, Aviano Air Base, Italy, flies alongside a KC-135 Stratotanker from the 100th Air Refueling Wing, Royal Air Force Mildenhall, England, during air refueling operations over the Adriatic Sea, Jan. 5, 2024. The KC-135s are a force multiplier that extend the reach of fighter, bomber, reconnaissance and cargo aircraft. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Christopher Campbell)

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100th ARW supports 31st FW F-16’s

U.S. Air Force Airmen assigned to the 351st Air Refueling Squadron conduct a pre-flight brief before an air refueling operation at Royal Air Force Mildenhall, England, Jan. 5, 2024. Pre-flight briefs are an integral part of mission planning to ensure the aircrew is prepared for all in-flight tasks and that safety standards are upheld. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Christopher Campbell)

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100th ARW supports 31st FW F-16’s

U.S. Air Force 1st Lt. Griffin Pfaff, 351st Air Refueling Squadron KC-135 Stratotanker co-pilot, inputs flight plan information on a KC-135 at Royal Air Force Mildenhall, England, Jan. 5, 2024. A flight plan is used to ensure that pilots follow a pre-approved route to and from the designated refueling area. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Christopher Campbell)

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100th ARW supports 31st FW F-16’s

A U.S. Air Force KC-135 Stratotanker from the 100th Air Refueling Wing prepares for takeoff on the flightline at Royal Air Force Mildenhall, England, Jan. 5, 2023. The KC-135 has served as a core air refueling asset of the U.S. Air Force for over 60 years, providing global reach capabilities for NATO and allied aircraft. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Christopher Campbell)

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U.S. Air Force Capt. Joseph Knutson, 351st Air Refueling Squadron KC-135 Stratotanker pilot, reviews a maintenance log before takeoff at Royal Air Force Mildenhall, England, Jan. 5, 2024. Knutson read through the maintenance log to inform the aircrew about the condition of the aircraft and its systems before conducting aerial refueling operations. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Christopher Campbell)

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U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Stephen Markiewicz, 100th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron assistant dedicated crew chief, prepares a KC-135 Stratotanker for takeoff at Royal Air Force Mildenhall, England, Jan. 5, 2024. Preparing a KC-135 for takeoff requires both the aircrew and maintainers to work together for a safe aircraft engine start and taxi. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Christopher Campbell)

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100th ARW supports 31st FW F-16’s

A U.S. Air Force Airman assigned to the 100th Air Refueling Wing guides a KC-135 Stratotanker on the flightline at Royal Air Force Mildenhall, England, Jan. 5, 2023. The aircraft was en route to refuel multiple F-16 Fighting Falcons from the 31st Fighter Wing, Aviano Air Base, Italy, over the Adriatic Sea. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Christopher Campbell)

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100th ARW supports 31st FW F-16’s

A U.S. Air Force F-16 Fighting Falcon from the 31st Fighter Wing, Aviano Air Base, Italy, receives fuel from a KC-135 Stratotanker from the 100th Air Refueling Wing, Royal Air Force Mildenhall, England, over the Adriatic Sea, Jan. 5, 2024. The KC-135s are a force multiplier that extend the reach of fighter, bomber, reconnaissance and cargo aircraft. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Christopher Campbell)

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U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Madison Sibinski, 351st Air Refueling Squadron boom operator, signals to an F-16 Fighting Falcon pilot from the 31st Fighter Wing, Aviano Air Base, Italy, during aerial refueling operations over the Adriatic Sea, Jan. 5, 2024. Boom operators are an integral part of aircrew. They are capable of assisting pilots with numerous procedures throughout the flight and provide fuel to receiving aircraft. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Christopher Campbell)

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100th ARW supports 31st FW F-16’s

A U.S. Air Force F-16 Fighting Falcon from the 31st Fighter Wing, Aviano Air Base, Italy, receives fuel from a KC-135 Stratotanker from the 100th Air Refueling Wing, Royal Air Force Mildenhall, England, over the Adriatic Sea, Jan. 5, 2024. The KC-135s are a force multiplier that extend the reach of fighter, bomber, reconnaissance and cargo aircraft. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Christopher Campbell)

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100th ARW supports 31st FW F-16’s

U.S. Air Force Capt. Joseph Knutson, left, and Capt. Bridgette Schneider, right, 351st Air Refueling Squadron KC-135 Stratotanker pilots, fly during air refueling operations over the Adriatic Sea, Jan. 5, 2024. Knutson and Schneider flew during the refueling of multiple F-16 Fighting Falcons from the 31st Fighter Wing, Aviano Air Base, Italy. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Christopher Campbell)

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100th ARW supports 31st FW F-16’s

Published Jan. 11, 2024
By Airman 1st Class Christopher Campbell
100th Air Refueling Wing Public Affairs

ROYAL AIR FORCE MILDENHALL, England -- A U.S. Air Force F-16 Fighting Falcon from the 31st Fighter Wing, Aviano Air Base, Italy, flies alongside a KC-135 Stratotanker from the 100th Air Refueling Wing, Royal Air Force Mildenhall, England, during air refueling operations over the Adriatic Sea, Jan. 5, 2024. The KC-135s are a force multiplier that extend the reach of fighter, bomber, reconnaissance and cargo aircraft.