A KC-135 Stratotanker from McConnell Air Force Base, Kan., refuels several F-16 Fighting Falcons from The U.S. Air Force Air Demonstration Squadron "Thunderbirds" over the midwest August 21, 2019. The Thunderbirds were returning home after an air show in Rochester, NY. Since 1953, the Thunderbirds team has served as America’s premier air demonstration squadron, entrusted with the vital mission to recruit, retain and inspire past, present and future Airmen. (U.S. Air Force Photo/SSgt Cory W. Bush)
A KC-135 Stratotanker from McConnell Air Force Base, Kan., refuels several F-16 Fighting Falcons from The U.S. Air Force Air Demonstration Squadron "Thunderbirds" over the midwest August 21, 2019. The Thunderbirds were returning home after an air show in Rochester, NY. Since 1953, the Thunderbirds team has served as America’s premier air demonstration squadron, entrusted with the vital mission to recruit, retain and inspire past, present and future Airmen. (U.S. Air Force photo/SSgt Cory W. Bush)
