Lightning over Poland: 100th ARW refuels 48th FW during F2T2 NATO exercise

Lightning over Poland: 100th ARW refuels 48th FW during F2T2 NATO exercise

A U.S. Air Force F-35 Lighting II from the 48th Fighter Wing, Royal Air Force Lakenheath, England, receives fuel from a KC-135 Stratotanker from the 100th Air Refueling Wing, RAF Mildenhall, England, during a find, fix, track and target exercise over Poland, Aug. 13, 2024. The successful execution of this exercise demonstrates the close cooperation between U.S. and allied forces, builds on previous efforts to enhance NATO interoperability, and furthers shared commitment to global security and stability. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Christopher Campbell)

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Lightning over Poland: 100th ARW refuels 48th FW during F2T2 NATO exercise

U.S. Airmen assigned to the 100th Air Refueling Wing inspect a KC-135 Stratotanker before engine start procedures at Royal Air Force Mildenhall, England, Aug. 13, 2024. The takeoff required both the aircrew and maintainers to work together for a safe aircraft engine start and taxi. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Christopher Campbell)

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Lightning over Poland: 100th ARW refuels 48th FW during F2T2 NATO exercise

U.S. Air National Guard Staff Sgt. William Rushing, left, 186th Maintenance Group KC-135 Stratotanker aerospace propulsion craftsman, U.S. Air Force Reserve Senior Airman Marcos Arenas, center, 927th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron aerospace propulsion journeyman, and U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Ethan Coleman, 100th AMXS aerospace propulsion journeyman, assist with preflight procedures prior to a mission to support a find, fix, track and target exercise at Royal Air Force Mildenhall, England, Aug. 13, 2024. The takeoff required both the aircrew and maintainers to work together for a safe aircraft engine start and taxi. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Christopher Campbell)

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Lightning over Poland: 100th ARW refuels 48th FW during F2T2 NATO exercise

A U.S. Air Force KC-135 Stratotanker from the 100th Air Refueling Wing is prepped for takeoff on the flightline at Royal Air Force Mildenhall, England, Aug. 13, 2024. 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 Senior Airman Christopher Campbell)

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Lightning over Poland: 100th ARW refuels 48th FW during F2T2 NATO exercise

U.S. Air Force Capt. Travis Cole, 351st Air Refueling Squadron pilot, prepares for engine start procedures at Royal Air Force Mildenhall, England, Aug. 13, 2024. Preparing a KC-135 Stratotanker for takeoff requires both the aircrew and maintainers to work together to maintain safety. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Christopher Campbell)

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Lightning over Poland: 100th ARW refuels 48th FW during F2T2 NATO exercise

A U.S. Air Force F-35 Lightning II from the 48th Fighter Wing, Royal Air Force Lakenheath, England, flies alongside a KC-135 Stratotanker from the 100th Air Refueling Wing, RAF Mildenhall, England, during a find, fix, track and target exercise over Poland, Aug. 13, 2024. 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 Senior Airman Christopher Campbell)

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Lightning over Poland: 100th ARW refuels 48th FW during F2T2 NATO exercise

A U.S. Air Force F-35 Lightning II from the 48th Fighter Wing, Royal Air Force Lakenheath, England, flies alongside a KC-135 Stratotanker from the 100th Air Refueling Wing, RAF Mildenhall, England, during a find, fix, track and target exercise over Poland, Aug. 13, 2024. 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 Senior Airman Christopher Campbell)

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Lightning over Poland: 100th ARW refuels 48th FW during F2T2 NATO exercise

A U.S. Air Force F-35 Lighting II from the 48th Fighter Wing, Royal Air Force Lakenheath, England, approaches a KC-135 Stratotanker from the 100th Air Refueling Wing, RAF Mildenhall, England, during a find, fix, track and target exercise over Poland, Aug. 13, 2024. The successful execution of this exercise demonstrates the close cooperation between U.S. and allied forces, builds on previous efforts to enhance NATO interoperability, and furthers shared commitment to global security and stability. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Christopher Campbell)

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Lightning over Poland: 100th ARW refuels 48th FW during F2T2 NATO exercise

A U.S. Air Force F-35 Lighting II from the 48th Fighter Wing, Royal Air Force Lakenheath, England, receives fuel from a KC-135 Stratotanker from the 100th Air Refueling Wing, RAF Mildenhall, England, during a find, fix, track and target exercise over Poland, Aug. 13, 2024. The successful execution of this exercise demonstrates the close cooperation between U.S. and allied forces, builds on previous efforts to enhance NATO interoperability, and furthers shared commitment to global security and stability. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Christopher Campbell)

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Two U.S. Air Force F-35 Lighting II's from the 48th Fighter Wing, Royal Air Force Lakenheath, England, received fuel from a KC-135 Stratotanker from the 100th Air Refueling Wing, RAF Mildenhall, England, during a find, fix, track and target exercise over Poland, Aug. 13, 2024. The successful execution of this exercise demonstrates the close cooperation between U.S. and allied forces, builds on previous efforts to enhance NATO interoperability, and furthers shared commitment to global security and stability.