BB26-1: Forward refueling keeps combat airpower in the fight​

A U.S. Air Force F-22 Raptor assigned to the 27th Expeditionary Fighter Squadron, taxis after completing a forward arming and refueling point operation as a U.S. Air Force MC-130J assigned to Kadena Air Base receives fuel from Airmen assigned to the 18th Logistics Readiness Squadron during readiness exercise Beverly Beach 26-1 at Kadena AB, Japan, Aug. 4, 2026. FARP operations reduce aircraft ground time, enabling Airmen to rapidly regenerate combat airpower and sustain mission readiness in contested environments. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Nathaniel Jackson)

PHOTO BY: Airman 1st Class Nathaniel Jackson
VIRIN: 260804-F-LF796-1045.JPG
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CAMERA

NIKON Z 6_2

LENS

NIKKOR Z 70-200mm f/2.8 VR S

APERTURE

11

SHUTTERSPEED

1/200

ISO

100

IMAGE IS PUBLIC DOMAIN

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