100th ARW refuels P-8 Poseidon

100th ARW refuels P-8 Poseidon

A U.S. Navy P-8 Poseidon approaches a KC-135 Stratotanker from the 100th Air Refueling Wing, RAF Mildenhall, England, for aerial refueling over the North Sea, July 18, 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)

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100th ARW refuels P-8 Poseidon

U.S. Air Force Capt. Patrick Gilbert, 351st Air Refueling Squadron pilot, performs a pre-flight inspection on a KC-135 Stratotanker at RAF Mildenhall, England, July 18, 2025. Gilbert performed the pre-flight inspection to verify that the aircraft was in safe operating condition before the aircraft becomes airborne. During the inspection, pilots looked for any signs of mechanical issues, such as leaks, damaged components, or equipment malfunctions, which could pose safety risks during flight. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Christopher Campbell)

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100th ARW refuels P-8 Poseidon

U.S. Airmen assigned to the 100th Air Refueling Wing perform a pre-flight inspection on a KC-135 Stratotanker at RAF Mildenhall, England, July 18, 2025. The pre-flight cabin check helped ensure that all safety equipment, such as oxygen masks, emergency exits, fire extinguishers, and survival kits were in good working condition and accessible. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Christopher Campbell)

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100th ARW refuels P-8 Poseidon

U.S. Airmen assigned to the 100th Air Refueling Wing perform a pre-flight inspection on a KC-135 Stratotanker at RAF Mildenhall, England, July 18, 2025. The Airmen performed the pre-flight inspection to verify that the aircraft was in safe operating condition before the aircraft becomes airborne. During the inspection, Airmen looked for any signs of mechanical issues, such as leaks, damaged components, or equipment malfunctions, which could pose safety risks during flight. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Christopher Campbell)

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100th ARW refuels P-8 Poseidon

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Jesse Santiago, 351st Air Refueling Squadron boom operator, prepares the flying boom for aerial refueling operations over the North Sea, July 18, 2025. Aerial refueling allows other aircraft, such as fighters, bombers, and reconnaissance aircraft, to stay airborne longer without needing to land for fuel. This capability extends the operational range of the U.S. Air Force’s assets, enabling global reach and sustained operations far from home bases. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Christopher Campbell)

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100th ARW refuels P-8 Poseidon

A U.S. Navy P-8 Poseidon receives fuel from a KC-135 Stratotanker from the 100th Air Refueling Wing, RAF Mildenhall, England, over the North Sea, July 18, 2025. The U.S. Navy and Air Force enhance regional stability, deter aggression, and strengthen alliances with European partners through their combined efforts in U.S. European Command. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Christopher Campbell)

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100th ARW refuels P-8 Poseidon

A U.S. Navy P-8 Poseidon approaches a KC-135 Stratotanker from the 100th Air Refueling Wing, RAF Mildenhall, England, for aerial refueling over the North Sea, July 18, 2025. The P-8 Poseidon is a multi-mission maritime patrol and intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance aircraft capable of conducting long-range anti-submarine warfare and anti-surface ship warfare. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Christopher Campbell)

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U.S. Airmen assigned to the 100th Air Refueling Wing, RAF Mildenhall, England, fly a KC-135 Stratotanker and conduct air refueling operations with a U.S. Navy P-8 Poseidon over the North Sea, July 18, 2025. The P-8 Poseidon is a multi-mission maritime patrol and intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance aircraft capable of conducting long-range anti-submarine warfare and anti-surface ship warfare.