KC-135 refuels B-52 during Mobility Guardian

Credit: Tech. Sgt. Alexander Cook | Date Taken: 07/16/2023
A U.S. Air Force KC-135 Stratotanker aircrew flying in a loose 4-ship formation with three other KC-135s assigned to the 6 Air Refueling Wing refuel a B-52 Stratofortress assigned to the 5th Bomb Wing during Exercise Mobility Guardian 23, July 16, 2023. A multilateral endeavor, MG23 features seven participating countries - Australia, Canada, France, Japan, New Zealand, United Kingdom, and the United States - Operating approximately 70 mobility aircraft across multiple locations spanning a 3,000 miles exercise are from July 5 through July 21. Our Allies and partners are one of our greatest strengths and a key strategic advantage. MG23 is an opportunity to deepen our connections with regional Allies and partners using bold initiatives. (U.S. Air Force video by Tech. Sgt. Alexander Cook)