509th WPS integrates KC-135 and KC-46 syllabus for the first time
A KC-135 Stratotanker assigned to the 92nd Air Refueling Wing prepares to refuel a KC-46 Pegasus assigned to the 87th Air Base Wing over the Pacific Northwest region of the United States during a 509th Weapons Squadron integrated syllabus flight at Fairchild Air Force Base, Washington, Oct. 30, 2024. The 509th WPS integrated the KC-135 and KC-46 Weapons Instructor Course syllabuses for the first time, further solidifying the importance of effective aerial refueling capabilities and the continued need for Rapid Global Mobility. The 509th WPS is a team of expert instructors who provide advanced training in weapons and tactics employment to the next generation of KC-135 and KC-46 pilots. (U.S. Air Force Photo by Airman 1st Class Matthew Arachikavitz)
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Airman 1st Class Matthew Arachikavitz
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