RED FLAG-Rescue 23-1: Refueling Photos U.S. Air Force Logo May 18, 2023 RED FLAG-Rescue 23-1: Refueling A U.S. Air Force A-10 Thunderbolt II departs after receiving fuel from a KC-135 Stratotanker over Arizona, May 11, 2023. The A-10 is designed for close air support of ground forces. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Jasmyne Bridgers-Matos) Details Download RED FLAG-Rescue 23-1: Refueling A U.S. Air Force A-10 Thunderbolt II receives fuel from a KC-135 Stratotanker over Arizona, May 11, 2023. These aircraft participated in refueling operations as part of RED FLAG-Rescue 23-1, the Department of Defense’s premier combat search and rescue exercise. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Jasmyne Bridgers-Matos) Details Download RED FLAG-Rescue 23-1: Refueling A U.S. Air Force A-10 Thunderbolt II moves into position to receive fuel from a KC-135 Stratotanker over Arizona, May 11, 2023. The A-10 is designed for close air support of ground forces. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Jasmyne Bridgers-Matos) Details Download RED FLAG-Rescue 23-1: Refueling A U.S. Air Force A-10 Thunderbolt II approaches a KC-135 Stratotanker over Arizona, May 11, 2023. These aircraft participated in refueling operations as part of RED FLAG-Rescue 23-1, the Department of Defense’s premier combat search and rescue exercise. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Jasmyne Bridgers-Matos) Details Download RED FLAG-Rescue 23-1: Refueling A U.S. Air Force A-10 Thunderbolt II prepares to receive fuel from a KC-135 Stratotanker over Arizona, May 11, 2023. The Stratotanker can transfer up to 200,000 pounds of fuel. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Jasmyne Bridgers-Matos) Details Download RED FLAG-Rescue 23-1: Refueling A U.S. Air Force A-10 Thunderbolt II receives fuel from a KC-135 Stratotanker over Arizona, May 11, 2023. The Stratotanker can transfer up to 200,000 pounds of fuel. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Jasmyne Bridgers-Matos) Details Download RED FLAG-Rescue 23-1: Refueling U.S. Air Force Air National Guard Staff Sgt. Stefanie Khodeir, 161st Air Refueling Wing boom operator, observes an approaching aircraft over Arizona, May 11, 2023. Boom operators, also known as in-flight refueling specialists, are tasked with safely transferring fuel from their aircraft to another during flight. (U.S. Air Force photo by Jasmyne Bridgers-Matos) Details Download RED FLAG-Rescue 23-1: Refueling U.S. Air Force Air National Guard Staff Sgt. Stefanie Khodeir, 161st Air Refueling Wing boom operator, performs refueling checks over Arizona, May 11, 2023. Goldwater Air National Guard Base, Arizona, supported aircraft with refueling operations during RED FLAG-Rescue 23-1. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Jasmyne Bridgers-Matos) Details Download RED FLAG-Rescue 23-1: Refueling U.S. Air Force Air National Guard Staff Sgt. Stefanie Khodeir, 161st Air Refueling Wing boom operator, controls the boom of a KC-135 Stratotanker over Arizona, May 11, 2023. Boom operators, also known as in-flight refueling specialists, are tasked with safely transferring fuel from their aircraft to another during flight. (U.S. Air Force photo by Jasmyne Bridgers-Matos) Details Download RED FLAG-Rescue 23-1: Refueling U.S. Air Force Air National Guard Staff Sgt. Stefanie Khodeir, 161st Air Refueling Wing boom operator, maneuvers the boom of a KC-135 Stratotanker over Arizona, May 11, 2023. The 161st ARW out of Goldwater Air National Guard Base, Arizona, conducts regular air refueling missions with their regional partners. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Jasmyne Bridgers-Matos) Details Download RED FLAG-Rescue 23-1: Refueling U.S. Air Force Air National Guard Staff Sgt. Stefanie Khodeir, 161st Air Refueling Wing boom operator, lowers the boom of a KC-135 Stratotanker over Arizona, May 11, 2023. The boom is the Stratotanker’s primary fuel transfer method. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Jasmyne Bridgers-Matos) Details Download DAVIS-MONTHAN AIR FORCE BASE, Ariz. -- Members of the U.S. Air Force Air National Guard assigned to the 161st Air Refueling Wing refuel aircraft as part of RED FLAG-Rescue 23-1.