Fairchild AFB demonstrates strategic deterrence during exercise Mobility Response 25
A U.S. Air National Guardsman assigned to the 116th Air Refueling Squadron communicates with aircrew as part of pre-flight checks during exercise Mobility Response 25 in support of U.S. Strategic Command exercise Global Thunder 25 at Fairchild Air Force Base, Washington, Oct. 22, 2024. Airmen performed pre-flight checks ensuring the electrical systems inside the aircraft are functioning correctly. The KC-135 Stratotanker played a crucial role in this exercise and GT25, providing essential air-to-air refueling capabilities, that are vital for sustaining long-range operations. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Samantha Thorn)
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Airman 1st Class Samantha Thorn
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