Ready to refuel Navy aircraft

U.S. Air Force crew chiefs assigned to the 507th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron, Tinker Air Force Base, Okla., prepare a KC-135 Stratotanker for an air refueling mission during exercise Rim of the Pacific (RIMPAC) at Joint Base Pearl Harbor Hickam, Hawaii, July 9, 2010. RIMPAC 2010 is the 22nd in a series of significant international combined/joint military exercises scheduled biennially by U.S. Pacific Fleet and takes place in the Hawaiian operating area. RIMPAC training operations include participation by more than 14 nations, 34 ships, five submarines, more than 100 aircraft, and more than 20,000 Soldiers, Sailors, Marines and Airmen. Multilateral exercises such as RIMPAC enhance cooperation between partnering nations and provide a unique opportunity to practice the ability to plan, communicate, and execute operations. Shown in this photo is a 507th A?ir Refueling Wing KC-135R Stratotanker fitted with a drogue basket. The Drogue adapter is used when refueling Navy aircraft. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Jacob N. Bailey/Released)

Readying their aircraft to refuel Navy aircraft

Published July 13, 2010

Hickam AFB, Hawaii -- U.S. Air Force crew chiefs assigned to the 507th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron, Tinker Air Force Base, Okla., prepare a KC-135 Stratotanker for an air refueling mission during exercise Rim of the Pacific (RIMPAC) at Joint Base Pearl Harbor Hickam, Hawaii, July 9, 2010. RIMPAC 2010 is the 22nd in a series of significant international combined/joint military exercises scheduled biennially by U.S. Pacific Fleet and takes place in the Hawaiian operating area. RIMPAC training operations include participation by more than 14 nations, 34 ships, five submarines, more than 100 aircraft, and more than 20,000 Soldiers, Sailors, Marines and Airmen. Multilateral exercises such as RIMPAC enhance cooperation between partnering nations and provide a unique opportunity to practice the ability to plan, communicate, and execute operations. Shown in this photo is a 507th A‏ir Refueling Wing KC-135R Stratotanker fitted with a drogue basket. The drogue adapter is used when refueling Navy aircraft. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Jacob N. Bailey/Released)