Refuel on the run
U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Craig Oliver, left, 6th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron flying crew chief, and Staff Sgt. Jacob Ebberts, 52nd Logistics Readiness Squadron petroleum, oils, and lubricants technician, hot pit refuel a KC-135 Stratotanker during Exercise Bamboo Eagle 24-3 in Victorville, Calif., Aug. 7, 2024. Hot pit refueling involves supplying an aircraft with fuel while its engines are running to expedite the turnaround time needed to relaunch the aircraft. Bamboo Eagle focuses on mission readiness by delivering cross-functional and lethal combat capabilities with speed and agility. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Alexander Cook)
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Tech. Sgt. Alexander Cook
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