KC-135 refuels Raptors during Northern Edge 23-1 [Image 8 of 12]

ANCHORAGE, ALASKA, UNITED STATES

05.18.2023

Photo by Petty Officer 1st Class Jennifer Martinez 

Commander, U.S. 3rd Fleet           

U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Joseph Saldana, a boom operator assigned to 50th Air Refueling Squadron, observes a group of F-22 Raptors assigned to the 3rd Wing in a KC-135 Stratotanker during Northern Edge 23-1 at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Alaska, May 18, 2023. NE 23-1 is one in a series of U.S. Indo-Pacific Command exercises designed to sharpen the joint forces’ skills; to practice tactics, techniques, and procedures; to improve command, control and communication relationships; and to develop cooperative plans and programs. (U.S. Navy Photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Jen S. Martinez)

• Date Taken: 05.18.2023
• Date Posted: 05.23.2023 10:26
• Photo ID: 7812186
• VIRIN: 230518-N-KY377-1073
• Resolution: 3088x2316
• Size: 3.47 MB
• Location: ANCHORAGE, ALASKA, US