North Pole Mayor Larry Terch experiences air refueling operations with Master Sgt. Pete Gardella, 168th Wing boom operator, as his instructor on the air KC-135 air refueling simulator, March 5, 2025. Mayor Terch tours the 168th Wing at Eielson Air Force Base, gaining firsthand insight into the wing’s vital operations supporting national security and Alaska’s defense, including air refueling, missile warning, and space surveillance. During the visit, he engaged with personnel and explored various facilities to better understand the Alaska Air National Guard’s KC-135 air refueling mission the wing is responsible for at Eielson AFB. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Senior Master Sgt. Julie Avey)
Date Taken: | 03.05.2025 |
Date Posted: | 03.18.2025 18:12 |
Photo ID: | 8922835 |
VIRIN: | 250305-Z-UF872-1030 |
Resolution: | 4032x3024 |
Size: | 2.18 MB |
Location: | EIELSON AFB, ALASKA, US |
Web Views: | 45 |
Downloads: | 2 |
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