100th ARW refuels 31st FW Vipers U.S. Air Force Logo March 24, 2025 100th ARW refuels 31st FW Vipers U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Sebastian Miskimmin, left, 100th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron crew chief, and Capt. David Matherly, 351st Air Refueling Squadron pilot, inspect a KC-135 Stratotanker before engine start procedures at RAF Mildenhall, England, March 19, 2025. The takeoff required both aircrew and maintainers to work together for a safe aircraft engine start and taxi. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Christopher Campbell) Details Download 100th ARW refuels 31st FW Vipers 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, RAF Mildenhall, England, during air refueling operations over the Adriatic Sea, March 19, 2025. The F-16 is a compact, highly maneuverable multi-role fighter aircraft with robust air-to-air combat and air-to-surface attack capabilities. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Christopher Campbell) Details Download 100th ARW refuels 31st FW Vipers A U.S. Air Force F-16 Fighting Falcon from the 31st Fighter Wing, Aviano Air Base, Italy, approaches a KC-135 Stratotanker from the 100th Air Refueling Wing, RAF Mildenhall, England, for aerial refueling over the Adriatic Sea, March 19, 2025. 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) Details Download 100th ARW refuels 31st FW Vipers A U.S. Air Force F-16 Fighting Falcon from the 31st Fighter Wing, Aviano Air Base, Italy, descends after receiving fuel from a KC-135 Stratotanker from the 100th Air Refueling Wing, RAF Mildenhall, England, over the Adriatic Sea, March 19, 2025. The F-16 is a compact, highly maneuverable multi-role fighter aircraft with robust air-to-air combat and air-to-surface attack capabilities. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Christopher Campbell) Details Download 100th ARW refuels 31st FW Vipers 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, RAF Mildenhall, England, over the Adriatic Sea, March 19, 2025. The KC-135s are a force multiplier that extend the reach of fighter, bomber, reconnaissance and cargo aircraft. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Christopher Campbell) Details Download 100th ARW refuels 31st FW Vipers A U.S. Air Force F-16 Fighting Falcon from the 31st Fighter Wing, Aviano Air Base, Italy, approaches a KC-135 Stratotanker from the 100th Air Refueling Wing, RAF Mildenhall, England, for aerial refueling over the Adriatic Sea, March 19, 2025. The KC-135 is a unique asset that enhances the Air Force's capability to accomplish its primary mission of global reach through aerial refueling. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Christopher Campbell) Details Download 100th ARW refuels 31st FW Vipers U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Reece Carman, 351st Air Refueling Squadron boom operator, attempts to establish visual contact with receiving aircraft over the Adriatic Sea, March 19, 2025. Boom operators are responsible for guiding and clearing receiving aircraft to the flying boom for aerial refueling. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Christopher Campbell) Details Download 100th ARW refuels 31st FW Vipers A U.S. Air Force KC-135 Stratotanker from the 100th Air Refueling Wing, RAF Mildenhall, England, flies over the Swiss Alps, March 19, 2025. 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) Details Download 100th ARW refuels 31st FW Vipers U.S. Air Force Capt. Brendan Kearney, 351st Air Refueling Squadron pilot, reads through a pre-flight KC-135 Stratotanker checklist in preparation for takeoff at RAF Mildenhall, England, March 19, 2025. Checklists are used to assist pilots with following procedures in a clear and correct manner, ensuring the safety of aircrew. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Christopher Campbell) Details Download 100th ARW refuels 31st FW Vipers U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Reece Carman, 351st Air Refueling Squadron boom operator reads through a pre-flight checklist at RAF Mildenhall, England, March 19, 2025. Carman checked the cargo compartment and boom pod, ensuring the aircraft was prepared for flight and aerial refueling operations. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Christopher Campbell) Details Download 100th ARW refuels 31st FW Vipers U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Sebastian Miskimmin, 100th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron crew chief, prepares for engine start procedures at RAF Mildenhall, England, March 19, 2025. Preparing a KC-135 Stratotanker for takeoff requires both aircrew and maintainers to work together to maintain safety. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Christopher Campbell) Details Download 100th ARW refuels 31st FW Vipers A U.S. Air Force KC-135 Stratotanker from the 100th Air Refueling Wing prepares for takeoff on the flightline at RAF Mildenhall, England, March 19, 2025. 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) Details Download 100th ARW refuels 31st FW Vipers U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Sebastian Miskimmin, left, 100th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron crew chief, and Capt. David Matherly, 351st Air Refueling Squadron pilot, inspect a KC-135 Stratotanker before engine start procedures at RAF Mildenhall, England, March 19, 2025. 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) Details Download U.S. Air Force F-16 Fighting Falcons from the 31st Fighter Wing, Aviano Air Base, Italy, received fuel from a KC-135 Stratotanker from the 100th Air Refueling Wing, RAF Mildenhall, England, over the Adriatic Sea, March 19, 2025.