Refueling mission
Capt. Michael Considine, an F-16 Fighting Falcon pilot assigned to the 114th Fighter Wing, prepares to receive fuel from a KC-135 Stratotanker assigned to the 185th Air Refueling Wing, Iowa Air National Guard, during a mission over the Midwest, May 1, 2026. Aerial refueling extends the range and endurance of aircraft, enabling global mobility operations. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Staff Sgt. John Johnson)
PHOTO BY:
Staff Sgt. John Johnson
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NIKON Z 6_2
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VR 28-300mm f/3.5-5.6G
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53/10
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1/2500
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250
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