307th Bomb Wing Public Affairs / Published September 18, 2018
A U.S. Air Force B-52 Stratofortress receives fuel from a U.S. Air Force KC-135 Stratotanker during an air-refueling mission off the coast of Norway, Sept. 15, 2018. The purpose of the flight was to conduct theater familiarization for aircrew members and to demonstrate U.S. commitment to allies and partners through the global employment of our military forces. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Luke Milano)
U.S. Air Force Capt. Ryan Nelson, left, and Maj. Matthew Boatman, 351st Air Refueling Squadron pilots, conduct pre-flight checks of a KC-135 Stratotanker prior to performing an air-refueling mission, at RAF Mildenhall, England, Sept. 15, 2018. The mission included the refueling of a B-52 Stratofortress from the 307th Bomb Wing at Barksdale, Louisiana, that is deployed to RAF Fairford, England. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Luke Milano)