351st ARS hosts BTF media flight

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U.S. Air Force Capt. Joseph Knutson, 351st Air Refueling Squadron KC-135 Stratotanker pilot, prepares to land after participating in a bomber task force mission over the North Sea, June 20, 2024. The KC-135 Stratotanker provides the core aerial refueling capability for the U.S. Air Force across U.S. Air Forces in Europe and Air Forces Africa. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman Aidan Martinez)

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A B-52 Stratofortress from the 5th Bomb Wing, Minot Air Force Base, North Dakota, approaches a KC-135 Stratotanker from the 100th Air Refueling Wing, Royal Air Force Mildenhall, England, over the North Sea, June 20, 2024. Bomber task force missions demonstrate the credibility and flexibility of U.S. forces to address today’s complex, dynamic and volatile global security environment. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman Aidan Martinez)

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A B-52 Stratofortress from the 5th Bomb Wing, Minot Air Force Base, North Dakota, receives fuel from a KC-135 Stratotanker from the 100th Air Refueling Wing, Royal Air Force Mildenhall, England, over the North Sea, June 20, 2024. Bomber task force missions demonstrate the credibility and flexibility of U.S. forces to address today’s complex, dynamic and volatile global security environment. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman Aidan Martinez)

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U.S. Air Force Capt. Hee Chae, 351st Air Refueling Squadron KC-135 Stratotanker pilot, prepares to land after participating in a bomber task force mission over the North Sea, June 20, 2024. The KC-135 provides a core aerial refueling capability for the U.S. Air Force across U.S. Air Forces in Europe and Air Forces Africa. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman Aidan Martinez)

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Marco de Groot, Aviation Media Group news journalist photographer, looks out the window of a KC-135 Stratotanker assigned to the 351st Aerial Refueling Squadron as it participates in a bomber task force mission over the North Sea, June 20, 2024. The BTF highlighted the 100th Air Refueling Wing’s unique mission and role in the European theater. Media members joined the flight to capture imagery that showcases the mission. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman Aidan Martinez)

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U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Tyler Loeslein, center, 351st Aerial Refueling Squadron KC-135 Stratotanker boom operator, performs aerial refueling while media personnel capture imagery during a bomber task force mission over the North Sea, June 20, 2024. The BTF highlighted the 100th Air Refueling Wing’s unique mission and role in the European theater. Media members joined the flight to capture imagery that showcases our mission. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman Aidan Martinez)

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U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Tyler Loeslein, 351st Air Refueling Squadron boom operator, prepares to refuel a B-52 Stratofortress during a bomber task force mission over the North Sea, June 20, 2024. The KC-135 Stratotanker provides a core aerial refueling capability for the U.S. Air Force across U.S. Air Forces in Europe and Air Forces Africa. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman Aidan Martinez)

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U.S. Airmen assigned to the 351st Air Refueling Squadron participate in a bomber task force mission over the North Sea, June 20, 2024. Bomber task force missions demonstrate the credibility and flexibility of U.S. forces to address today’s complex, dynamic and volatile global security environment. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman Aidan Martinez)

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U.S. Air Force Capt. Joseph Knutson, left, and Capt. Hee Chae, 351st Air Refueling Squadron KC-135 Stratotanker pilots, participate in a bomber task force mission over the North Sea, June 20, 2024. Bomber task force missions demonstrate the credibility and flexibility of U.S. forces to address today’s complex, dynamic and volatile global security environment. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman Aidan Martinez)

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U.S. Air Force Capt. Hee Chae, 351st Air Refueling Squadron KC-135 Stratotanker pilot, performs pre-flight checks on the KC-135 for a bomber task force mission at Royal Air Force Mildenhall, England, June 20, 2024. The KC-135 provides a core aerial refueling capability for the U.S. Air Force across U.S. Air Forces in Europe and Air Forces Africa. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman Aidan Martinez)

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A KC-135 Stratotanker assigned to the 100th Air Refueling Wing sits on the flight line during a pre-flight check for a bomber task force mission at Royal Air Force Mildenhall, England, June 20, 2024. The KC-135 provides a core aerial refueling capability for the U.S. Air Force across U.S. Air Forces in Europe and Air Forces Africa. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman Aidan Martinez)

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A B-52 Stratofortress from the 5th Bomb Wing, Minot Air Force Base, North Dakota, receives fuel from a KC-135 Stratotanker from the 100th Air Refueling Wing, Royal Air Force Mildenhall, England, during a bomber task force mission over the North Sea, June 20, 2024. Bomber task force missions demonstrate the credibility and flexibility of U.S. forces to address today’s complex, dynamic and volatile global security environment.

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