De-Icing off the top
Snow is blown off the tail of a KC-135 Stratotanker, part of the de-icing process Dec. 12 on the Eielson Air Force Base, Alaska, flightline. Due to the arctic conditions and the continuous snow fall during Alaska's extended winters, Eielson AFB maintainers are on constant standby to assure all aircraft are ready for take-off at moment's notice. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Christopher Griffin)