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Tankers enable long-range bomber capability during Polar Roar

A KC-135 Stratotanker refuels a B-52 Stratofortress above Minnesota July 31, 2016. Four KC-135s from McConnell Air Force Base, Kan., assisted in refueling two B-52s to reach Polar Roar. Polar Roar is a mission in the Arctic Circle that demonstrates the ability to provide a flexible and vigilant long-range, global-strike capability. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Christopher Thornbury)

PHOTO BY: Airman 1st Class Christopher Thornbury
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