U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Dillon Tucker, a boom operator assigned to the 91st Air Refueling Squadron, prepares to refuel an aircraft over New Mexico, Feb. 22, 2022. The KC-135 Stratotanker is capable of transferring more fuel through its boom in eight minutes than a gas station pump could pump in 24 hours. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Hiram Martinez)
U.S. Air Force Demonstration Squadron “Thunderbirds” fly alongside a KC-135 Stratotanker assigned to MacDill Air Force Base, Florida, over New Mexico, Feb. 22, 2022. The F-16 Fighting Falcon is a compact, multi-role fighter aircraft whose maneuverability and combat radius exceed that of all potential threat fighter aircraft. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Hiram Martinez)
U.S. Air Force Maj. Kyle "Gumbo" Oliver, U.S. Air Force Air Demonstration Squadron "Thunderbirds" opposing solo pilot, receives fuel from a KC-135 Stratotanker assigned to MacDill Air Force Base (AFB), Florida, over New Mexico, Feb. 22, 2022. The Thunderbirds flew from Daytona, Florida, back to Nellis AFB, Nevada, after performing a flyover at the Daytona 500. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Hiram Martinez)
