KC-135 refuels Raptors during Northern Edge 23-1 [Image 10 of 12]

ANCHORAGE, ALASKA, UNITED STATES

05.18.2023

Photo by Petty Officer 1st Class Jennifer Martinez 

Commander, U.S. 3rd Fleet           

A U.S. Air Force F-22 Raptor pilot assigned to the 3rd Wing observes as his jet receives fuel from a KC-135 Stratotanker assigned to 50th Air Refueling Squadron 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 10:22
• Photo ID: 7812188
• VIRIN: 230518-N-KY377-1034
• Resolution: 6720x4480
• Size: 27.61 MB
• Location: ANCHORAGE, ALASKA, US