F-22 Raptors conduct Hot Pit refuel at Spangdahlem
Airmen assigned to the 90th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron and Airmen assigned to the 52nd Logistics Readiness Squadron, conduct a hot-pit refuel of an F-22 Raptor at Spangdahlem Air Base, Germany, Sept. 27, 2022. The aircraft, assigned to the 90th Expeditionary Fighter Squadron, Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Alaska, is currently deployed to the 32nd Tactical Air Base, Łask, Poland. The Air Force’s unique capability to accomplish its global reach links the U.S. to Allies and partners and the ability to base strategic assets in forward locations, postures NATO forces to extend global reach and amplify operational capability throughout Europe. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Anthony Plyler)