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93rd EARS refuels Belgian counterparts above North Sea

A Belgian Air Force F-16 approaches a U.S. Air Force KC-135 Stratotanker for an aerial refueling over the North Sea July 25, 2023. Aerial refueling is the process of transferring aviation fuel from one aircraft to another while both aircraft are in flight. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Allison Payne)

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93rd EARS refuels Belgian counterparts above North Sea

A Belgian Air Force F-16 gets refueled over the North Sea July 25, 2023. Aerial refueling has brought global capabilities to military forces, allowing increased range, flexibility and lethality for combat aircraft. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Allison Payne)

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93rd EARS refuels Belgian counterparts above North Sea

U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Shane Silver, left, and Airman 1st Class David Trulson, 93rd Expeditionary Air Refueling Squadron boom operators, watch an aerial refueling over the North Sea July 25, 2023. Boom operators are responsible for in-flight refueling, supervising cargo, ensuring availability of fleet service equipment and performing jumpmaster duties when necessary. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Allison Payne)

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93rd EARS refuels Belgian counterparts above North Sea

A Belgian Air Force F-16 is seen preparing for an aerial refuel in a reflection above the North Sea July 25, 2023. The 93rd Expeditionary Air Refueling Squadron refueled the Belgian aircraft as part of routine operations with our NATO counterparts. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Allison Payne)

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93rd EARS refuels Belgian counterparts above North Sea

A Belgian Air Force F-16 flies above the North Sea July 25, 2023. The 93rd Expeditionary Air Refueling Squadron provided Belgian aircraft air refueling during a routine mission. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Allison Payne)

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93rd EARS refuels Belgian counterparts above North Sea

A Belgian Air Force F-16 is seen preparing for an aerial refuel in a reflection above the North Sea July 25, 2023. Aerial refueling allows the receiving aircraft to remain airborne longer, extending its range time. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Allison Payne)

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93rd EARS refuels Belgian counterparts above North Sea

Published Aug. 4, 2023
By Staff Sgt. Allison Payne
52nd Fighter Wing Public Affairs

SPANGDAHLEM AIR BASE, Germany -- A Belgian Air Force F-16 approaches a U.S. Air Force KC-135 Stratotanker for an aerial refueling over the North Sea July 25, 2023. Aerial refueling is the process of transferring aviation fuel from one aircraft to another while both aircraft are in flight. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Allison Payne)