100th ARW refuels 48th FW

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A U.S. Air Force F-35A Lightning II assigned to the 48th Fighter Wing at RAF Lakenheath, approaches a KC-135 Stratotanker assigned to the 100th Air Refueling Wing at RAF Mildenhall, during an aerial refueling mission over the North Sea, Sept. 4, 2025. The F-35A is a fifth generation fighter that provides the joint warfighter unprecedented global precision attack capability against current and emerging threats, while complementing the Air Force’s air superiority fleet. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Aidan Martínez)

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U.S. Airmen assigned to the 100th Air Refueling Wing perform a pre-flight inspection outside of a KC-135 Stratotanker at RAF Mildenhall, England, Sept. 4, 2025. The 100th ARW provides the critical aerial refueling capability that expands the lethality of U.S., allied and partner-nation aircraft. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Aidan Martínez)

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A U.S. Air Force KC-135 Stratotanker from the 100th Air Refueling Wing sits ready on the flightline for a mission at RAF Mildenhall, England, Sept. 4, 2025. The KC-135 has provided the core aerial refueling capability to the U.S Air Force since 1957, and it continues to lead the charge with unrivaled air refueling across Europe and Africa. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Aidan Martínez)

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U.S. Air Force Capt. Sean McMahon, 351st Air Refueling Squadron pilot, operates the thrust lever inside of a KC-135 Stratotanker from the 100th Air Refueling Wing at RAF Mildenhall, England, Sept. 4, 2025. The 100th ARW provides the critical aerial refueling capability that expands the lethality of U.S., allied and partner-nation aircraft. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Aidan Martínez)

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U.S. Air Force Capt. Sean McMahon, 351st Air Refueling Squadron pilot, goes through pre-flight procedures inside a KC-135 Stratotanker aircraft from RAF Mildenhall, England, before a refueling mission over the North Sea, Sept. 4, 2025. The 100th Air Refueling Wing uses the KC-135 to continuously provide a critical air refueling bridge that allows the Expeditionary Air Force to deploy around the globe in a moment's notice. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Aidan Martínez)

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A U.S. Air Force F-35A Lightning II from the 48th Fighter Wing at RAF Lakenheath, approaches a KC-135 Stratotanker from the 100th Air Refueling Wing at RAF Mildenhall, England, Sept. 4, 2025. The 100th ARW provides the critical air refueling bridge that enables strategic assets to operate in forward locations, and postures NATO forces to extend global reach and amplify operational capability throughout Europe. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Aidan Martínez)

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U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Tyler Young, 351st Air Refueling Squadron boom operator, prepares to refuel a F-35A Lightning II from the 48th Fighter Wing at RAF Lakenheath, during a refueling mission over the North Sea, Sept. 4, 2025. The 100th Air Refueling Wing uses the KC-135 to continuously provide the critical air refueling bridge that allows the Expeditionary Air Force to deploy around the globe in a moments notice. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Aidan Martínez)

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Two U.S. Air Force F-35A Lightning II’s from the 48th Fighter Wing at RAF Lakenheath, fly alongside a KC-135 Stratotanker from the 100th Air Refueling Wing after receiving fuel over the North Sea, Sept. 4, 2025. The F-35A is a fifth generation fighter that provides the joint warfighter unprecedented global precision attack capability against current and emerging threats, while complementing the Air Force’s air superiority fleet. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Aidan Martínez)

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A U.S. Air Force F-15E Strike Eagle from the 48th Fighter Wing, RAF Lakenheath, receives fuel from a KC-135 Stratotanker aircraft from the 100th Air Refueling Wing at RAF Mildenhall, during a refueling mission over the North Sea, Sept. 4, 2025. The 100th ARW provides partners with the critical air refueling "bridge" throughout the European theatre, which allows the Expeditionary Air Force to deploy around the globe at a moment's notice. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Aidan Martínez)

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A U.S. Air Force F-15E Strike Eagle from the 48th Fighter Wing, RAF Lakenheath, receives fuel from a KC-135 Stratotanker aircraft from the 100th Air Refueling Wing at RAF Mildenhall, during a refueling mission over the North Sea, Sept. 4, 2025. The 100th ARW provides partners with the critical air refueling "bridge" throughout the European theatre, which allows the Expeditionary Air Force to deploy around the globe at a moment's notice. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Aidan Martínez)

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U.S. Air Force Capt. Sean McMahon, left, 351st Air Refueling Squadron pilot, and his co-pilot fly a KC-135 Stratotanker aircraft to RAF Mildenhall, England, after a refueling mission over Suffolk, England, Sept. 4, 2025. The 100th Air Refueling Wing uses the KC-135 to continuously provide the critical air refueling bridge that allows the Expeditionary Air Force to deploy around the globe in a moments notice. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Aidan Martínez)

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U.S. Air Force Capt. Sean McMahon, 351st Air Refueling Squadron pilot, prepares to land a KC-135 Stratotanker from the 100th Air Refueling Wing after a refueling mission over RAF Mildenhall, England, Sept. 4, 2025. The 100th Air Refueling Wing is strategically positioned to project rapid, persistent airpower in support of U.S., allied, and partner operations across Europe and beyond. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Aidan Martínez)

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U.S. Air Force Maj. Casey Felz, 351st Air Refueling Squadron pilot, smiles through the window of a KC-135 Stratotanker from the 100th Air Refueling Wing after a refueling mission at RAF Mildenhall, England, Sept. 4, 2025. The 100th Air Refueling Wing uses the KC-135 to continuously provide the critical air refueling bridge that allows the Expeditionary Air Force to deploy around the globe in a moments notice. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Aidan Martínez)

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A U.S. Air Force F-35A Lightning II from the 48th Fighter Wing at RAF Lakenheath, approaches a KC-135 Stratotanker from the 100th Air Refueling Wing at RAF Mildenhall, England, Sept. 4, 2025. The F-35A is a fifth generation fighter that provides the joint warfighter unprecedented global precision attack capability against current and emerging threats, while complementing the Air Force’s air superiority fleet. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Aidan Martínez)

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A U.S. Air Force F-35 Lightning II and an F-15E Strike Eagle from the 48th Fighter Wing receive fuel from a KC-135 Stratotanker from the 100th Air Refueling Wing over the North Sea, Sept. 4, 2025. The 100th ARW provides the critical aerial refueling capability that expands the lethality of U.S., allied and partner-nation aircraft.

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