100th ARW KC-135s refuel 2 B-52s

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A U.S. Air Force B-52 Stratofortress from the 501st Combat Support Wing, RAF Fairford, England, approaches a KC-135 Stratotanker from the 100th Air Refueling Wing, RAF Mildenhall, England, over the Mediterranean Sea, Feb. 17, 2025. By operating in Europe, bomber task force missions demonstrate U.S. commitment to NATO's collective defense while deterring potential aggression. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Jesenia Landaverde)

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“Boss Lady” nose art adorns a U.S. Air Force KC-135 Stratotanker aircraft from the 100th Air Refueling Wing at RAF Mildenhall, England, Feb. 17, 2025. The 100th ARW supported a bomber task force mission providing fuel to a B-52 Stratofortress. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Aidan Martinez)

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U.S. Airmen assigned to the 100th Air Refueling Wing perform a preflight brief at RAF Mildenhall, England, Feb. 17, 2025. Preflight briefs and inspections involve verifying the aircraft's fuel, oil levels, tires, control surfaces, and structural integrity. Inspectors used both checklists and visual assessments to detect potential issues like leaks, worn components, or foreign object damage. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Jesenia Landaverde)

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U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Ronald Torres, left, 100th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron aerospace propulsion journeyman, and Col. Ryan Garlow, 100th Air Refueling Wing commander, perform a preflight checklist at RAF Mildenhall, England, Feb. 17, 2025. Preflight inspections involve verifying the aircraft's fuel, oil levels, tires, control surfaces, and structural integrity. Inspectors use both checklists and visual assessments to detect potential issues like leaks, worn components, or foreign object damage. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Jesenia Landaverde)

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U.S. Air Force Col. Ryan Garlow, 100th Air Refueling Wing commander, performs a preflight brief at RAF Mildenhall, England, Feb. 17, 2025. Preflight briefs and inspections involve verifying the aircraft's fuel, oil levels, tires, control surfaces, and structural integrity. Inspectors used both checklists and visual assessments to detect potential issues like leaks, worn components, or foreign object damage. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Jesenia Landaverde)

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U.S. Airmen inspect the area under the wing of a KC-135 Stratotanker during a preflight check at RAF Mildenhall, England, Feb. 17, 2025. Performing preflight checks guarantees the aircraft will be prepared for the mission, ensuring safety and readiness, promoting mission success. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Aidan Martinez)

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A U.S. Airman shines a light under the nose of a KC-135 Stratotanker during a preflight check at RAF Mildenhall, England, Feb. 17, 2025. Performing preflight checks guarantees the aircraft will be prepared for the mission, ensuring safety and readiness, promoting mission success. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Aidan Martinez)

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U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Marissa Tooze, 351st Air Refueling Squadron boom operator, uses an oxygen mask during a preflight check at RAF Mildenhall, England, Feb. 17, 2025. The preflight checks were done to ensure the aircraft equipment and structure are within standards and ready to complete the mission. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Aidan Martinez)

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A U.S. Air Force B-52 Stratofortress from the 501st Combat Support Wing, RAF Fairford, England, approaches a KC-135 Stratotanker from the 100th Air Refueling Wing, RAF Mildenhall, England, over the Mediterranean Sea, Feb. 17, 2025. By operating in Europe, bomber task force missions demonstrate U.S. commitment to NATO's collective defense while deterring potential aggression. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Jesenia Landaverde)

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A U.S. Air Force KC-135 Stratotanker from the 100th Air Refueling Wing refuels a B-52 Stratofortress from the 501st Combat Support Wing, RAF Fairford, England, during a bomber task force mission over the Mediterranean Sea, Feb. 17, 2025. BTF 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 1st Class Aidan Martinez)

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A U.S. Air Force KC-135 Stratotanker from the 100th Air Refueling Wing refuels a B-52 Stratofortress from the 501st Combat Support Wing, RAF Fairford, England, during a bomber task force mission over the Mediterranean Sea, Feb. 17, 2025. 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 1st Class Aidan Martinez)

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U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Marissa Tooze, 351st Air Refueling Squadron boom operator, refuels a B-52 Stratofortress from the 501st Combat Support Wing, RAF Fairford, England, during a bomber task force mission over the Mediterranean Sea, Feb. 17, 2025. The aircrew participated in a bomber task force mission, which showed the ability to rapidly project combat power, demonstrating U.S. lethality and readiness in a dynamic security environment. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Aidan Martinez)

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A U.S. Air Force B-52 Stratofortress from the 501st Combat Support Wing, RAF Fairford, England, receives fuel from a KC-135 Stratotanker from the 100th Air Refueling Wing, RAF Mildenhall, England, over the Mediterranean Sea, Feb. 17, 2025. Bomber task force missions emphasize interoperability, strategic predictability, and operational unpredictability to strengthen alliances, deter aggression, and ensure regional security in Europe. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Jesenia Landaverde)

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A U.S. Air Force B-52 Stratofortress from the 501st Combat Support Wing, RAF Fairford, England, departs from a KC-135 Stratotanker assigned to the 100th Air Refueling Wing after receiving fuel as part of a bomber task force mission over the Mediterranean Sea, Feb. 17, 2025. 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 1st Class Aidan Martinez)

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A U.S. Air Force B-52 Stratofortress from the 501st Combat Support Wing, RAF Fairford, England, receives fuel from a KC-135 Stratotanker from the 100th Air Refueling Wing, RAF Mildenhall, England, over the Mediterranean Sea, Feb. 17, 2025. Bomber task force missions emphasize interoperability, strategic predictability, and operational unpredictability to strengthen alliances, deter aggression, and ensure regional security in Europe. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Jesenia Landaverde)

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A U.S. Air Force B-52 Stratofortress from the 501st Combat Support Wing, RAF Fairford, England, flies after receiving fuel from a KC-135 Stratotanker as part of a bomber task force mission over the Mediterranean Sea, Feb. 17, 2025. BTF 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 1st Class Aidan Martinez)

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U.S. Airmen assigned to the 100th Air Refueling Wing stand next to a KC-135 Stratotanker after an aerial refueling mission at RAF Mildenhall, England, Feb. 17, 2025. The aircrew completed individual tasks throughout the flight to accomplish the mission. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Aidan Martinez)

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A U.S. Air Force B-52 Stratofortress from the 501st Combat Support Wing, RAF Fairford, England, receives fuel from a KC-135 Stratotanker from the 100th Air Refueling Wing, RAF Mildenhall, England, over the Mediterranean Sea, Feb. 17, 2025. Bomber task force missions emphasize interoperability, strategic predictability, and operational unpredictability to strengthen alliances, deter aggression, and ensure regional security in Europe.

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