Pre-flight inspection
U.S. Air Force Chief Master Sgt. Anthony Krisher, 74th Expeditionary Air Refueling Squadron boom operator, inspects a KC-135 Stratotanker before a mission in the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility, Jan. 7, 2026. The squadron operates the KC-135 to deliver in-flight refueling, enabling extended range and endurance for aircraft involved in joint missions across the CENTCOM AOR. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Travis Knauss)
PHOTO BY:
Airman 1st Class Travis Knauss
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NIKON Z6_3
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NIKKOR Z 24-70mm f/2.8 S
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28/10
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1/100
ISO
2000
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