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U.S. Air Force KC-135 Stratotanker aircraft perform a flyover during the Boom Operator Memorial Ceremony at Altus Air Force Base, Oklahoma, Sept. 1, 2026. The memorial is held annually at Altus AFB, the premiere training installation for KC-135 and KC-46 Pegasus aircrew. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Jonah Bliss) Altus AFB celebrates 70 years of the KC-135
Members of the 97th Air Mobility Wing, Blue Knights Honor Guard, stand in formation before the Boom Operator Memorial Ceremony at Altus Air Force Base, Oklahoma, Sept. 1, 2026. The memorial is held annually at Altus AFB, the premiere training installation for KC-135 and KC-46 Pegasus aircrew. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Jonah Bliss) Altus AFB celebrates 70 years of the KC-135
Airmen stand in formation during the Boom Operator Memorial Ceremony at Altus Air Force Base, Oklahoma, Sept. 1, 2026. The boom operator memorial coincided with the 70th anniversary of the KC-135 Stratotanker aircraft. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Kari Degraffenreed) Altus AFB celebrates 70 years of the KC-135
U.S. Air Force Capt. Philip O’Neill, 97th Air Mobility Wing chaplain, salutes the colors during the Boom Operator Memorial Ceremony at Altus Air Force Base, Oklahoma, Sept. 1, 2026. The memorial honored boom operators who gave their lives in service to their country. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Kari Degraffenreed) Altus AFB celebrates 70 years of the KC-135
A U.S. Air Force KC-135 Stratotanker aircraft flies over aircraft static displays at Altus Air Force Base, Oklahoma, Aug. 31, 2026. Airmen, families, and community members had the opportunity to tour a KC-135, KC-46 Pegasus, and C-17 Globemaster III aircraft. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Emma Wright) Altus AFB celebrates 70 years of the KC-135
U.S. Air Force Maj. Barry James, 54th Air Refueling Squadron formal training unit instructor pilot, and his family walk in front of a U.S. Air Force KC-135 Stratotanker during the aircraft's 70th anniversary at Altus Air Force Base, Oklahoma, Aug. 31, 2026. In addition to exploring static displays, Airmen and their families also had the opportunity to operate a KC-135 Simulator and Boom Operator Weapon System Trainer. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Emma Wright) Altus AFB celebrates 70 years of the KC-135
U.S. Air Force Maj. Barry James, 54th Air Refueling Squadron formal training unit instructor pilot, and his family walk in front of a U.S. Air Force KC-135 Stratotanker during the aircraft's 70th anniversary at Altus Air Force Base, Oklahoma, Aug. 31, 2026. In addition to exploring static displays, Airmen and their families also had the opportunity to operate a KC-135 Simulator and Boom Operator Weapon System Trainer. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Emma Wright) Altus AFB celebrates 70 years of the KC-135
U.S. Air Force Lt. Gen. William Welser III, retired, speaks at a senior leader mentorship lunch at Altus Air Force Base, Oklahoma, Aug. 31, 2026. Airmen assigned to Altus AFB had the opportunity to listen to Welser discuss his experience in the Air Force, how to build a leader and the importance of taking care of one’s subordinates. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Emma Wright) Altus AFB celebrates 70 years of the KC-135
A child asks U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Christopher Moody, 54th Air Refueling Squadron formal training unit instructor boom operator, a question while exploring the boom pod of a U.S. Air Force KC-135 Stratotanker aircraft at Altus Air Force Base, Oklahoma, Aug. 31, 2026. For seven decades, the KC-135 has been the backbone of global reach. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Emma Wright) Altus AFB celebrates 70 years of the KC-135
A child explores the controls from the pilot’s seat of a U.S. Air Force C-17 Globemaster III aircraft at Altus Air Force Base, Oklahoma, Aug. 31, 2026. As a part of the 70th anniversary of the U.S. Air Force KC-135 Stratotanker aircraft, Altus AFB had the opportunity to welcome families, friends and community members with base access, to explore static displays of Altus’ three aircraft. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Emma Wright) Altus AFB celebrates 70 years of the KC-135
U.S. Air Force Gen. Carlton D. Everhart II, retired, speaks during an open discussion panel with 54th Air Refueling Squadron Airmen at Altus Air Force Base, Oklahoma, Aug. 31, 2026. The panel allowed current Airmen to hear leadership perspectives and lessons learned from Everhart’s career in air mobility. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Nathan Langston) Altus AFB celebrates 70 years of the KC-135
U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Zach Henderson, 54th Air Refueling Squadron instructor boom operator, teaches children how to operate the boom in a KC-135 Stratotanker simulator at Altus Air Force Base, Oklahoma, Aug. 31, 2026. The simulator experience gave families an opportunity to learn how boom operators help extend the range and endurance of U.S. and allied aircraft. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Nathan Langston) Altus AFB celebrates 70 years of the KC-135
U.S. Air Force Col. Richard Kind, 97th Air Mobility Wing commander, and Chief Master Sgt. Jonny Adams, 97th AMW command chief, welcome retired Air Force leaders during the KC-135 Stratotanker 70th anniversary celebration at Altus Air Force Base, Oklahoma, Aug. 31, 2026. The event honored the aircraft’s legacy and the generations of Airmen who have supported the KC-135 mission. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Nathan Langston) Altus AFB celebrates 70 years of the KC-135
A family boards a U.S. Air Force KC-46 Pegasus static display as a C-17 Globemaster III takes off during the KC-135 70th anniversary celebration at Altus Air Force Base, Oklahoma, Aug. 31, 2026. Families had the opportunity to tour the aircraft to learn more about the base's mission. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman Elijah Likowski) Altus AFB celebrates 70 years of the KC-135
U.S. Air Force Maj. Gen. Margaret H. Woodward, retired, and U.S. Air Force Brig. Gen. Daniel P. Woodward, retired, speak at a mentorship meeting at Altus Air Force Base, Oklahoma, Aug. 31, 2026. Airmen who attended had the opportunity to ask questions about the generals’ unique careers and personal challenges. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman Elijah Likowski) Altus AFB celebrates 70 years of the KC-135
U.S. Air Force Lt. Col. Aaron Brown, 54th Air Refueling Squadron commander, engages with attendees of Airshow London 2026, London, Ontario Aug. 23, 2026. The Altus Air Force Base combined demonstration team had the opportunity to interact with spectators and discuss the capabilities of each airframe. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Emma Wright) London called, Altus answered: Demo team showcases global mobility at Airshow London 2026 in Canada
The Altus Air Force Base KC-135 Stratotanker demonstration team smiles in front of the U.S. Air Force KC-135 Stratotanker aircraft in London, Ontario, Aug. 24, 2026. U.S. Air Force Lt. Col. Aaron Brown, 54th Air Refueling Squadron commander, joined the KC-135 demonstration team at the airshow. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Emma Wright) London called, Altus answered: Demo team showcases global mobility at Airshow London 2026 in Canada
A spectator of Airshow London 2026 views performing aircraft through binoculars at London, Ontario, Aug. 22, 2026. The airshow has been voted Best Air Show in North America for the past four years in a row. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Emma Wright) London called, Altus answered: Demo team showcases global mobility at Airshow London 2026 in Canada
A U.S. Air Force KC-46 Pegasus aircraft banks left while performing at Airshow London 2026, London, Ontario, Aug. 22, 2026. Also performing at the airshow was a B-52 Stratofortress aircraft and multiple F-22 Raptor aircraft. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Emma Wright) London called, Altus answered: Demo team showcases global mobility at Airshow London 2026 in Canada
A U.S. Air Force KC-46 Pegasus aircraft flies over attendees while performing at Airshow London 2026, London, Ontario, Aug. 22, 2026. Twenty-two provinces in Canada were recorded to be represented by the airshow’s attendees. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Emma Wright) London called, Altus answered: Demo team showcases global mobility at Airshow London 2026 in Canada
Spectators of Airshow London 2026 take photos and wave to the Altus C-17 demonstration team aboard the U.S. Air Force C-17 Globemaster III, London, Ontario, Aug. 22, 2026. The C-17 can transport more than 170,000 pounds of cargo and operate from relatively short runways. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Emma Wright) London called, Altus answered: Demo team showcases global mobility at Airshow London 2026 in Canada
Spectators view and take photos of the U.S. Air Force KC-46 Pegasus aircraft performing in Airshow London 2026, London, Ontario, Aug. 21, 2026. Tickets to the airshow sold out, after selling out many previous years in a row. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Emma Wright) London called, Altus answered: Demo team showcases global mobility at Airshow London 2026 in Canada
U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Aleea Barreras, 58th Airlift Squadron C-17 formal training unit instructor evaluator loadmaster, speaks to Dillon Feazel, 97th Maintenance Group C-17 maintainer, London, Ontario, Aug. 21, 2026. Loadmasters, pilots, and 97th MXG crew worked as a team throughout the airshow. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Emma Wright) London called, Altus answered: Demo team showcases global mobility at Airshow London 2026 in Canada
A U.S. Air Force KC-135 Stratotanker aircraft lands at London International Airport, Ontario, Aug. 21, 2026. During Airshow London 2026, the demo team showcased the KC-135’s capabilities and the precision required to operate it. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Emma Wright) London called, Altus answered: Demo team showcases global mobility at Airshow London 2026 in Canada
Julianne Martinez, 97th Maintenance Group KC-135 crew chief, completes pre-flight checks prior to the Altus KC-135 demonstration team performing in Airshow London 2026, London, Ontario, Aug. 21. 2026. One aspect of Martinez's job at the airshow is overseeing the jet receiving fuel. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Emma Wright) London called, Altus answered: Demo team showcases global mobility at Airshow London 2026 in Canada
The Altus Air Force Base C-17 Globemaster III demonstration team smiles in front of the U.S. Air Force C-17 Globemaster III aircraft in London, Ontario, Aug. 20, 2026. The C-17 demonstration team consisted of three instructor pilots and two evaluator loadmasters. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Emma Wright) London called, Altus answered: Demo team showcases global mobility at Airshow London 2026 in Canada
The Altus Air Force Base KC-46 Pegasus demonstration team smiles in front of the U.S. Air Force KC-46 Pegasus aircraft in London, Ontario, Aug. 20, 2026. The KC-46 is a modern aerial tanker that refuels military aircraft while in flight. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Emma Wright) London called, Altus answered: Demo team showcases global mobility at Airshow London 2026 in Canada
U.S. Air Force Master Sgt. Alex Esquibel, 54th Air Refueling Squadron KC-135 formal training unit evaluator boom operator, shakes an Airshow London 2026 volunteer’s hand in London, Ontario, Aug. 20, 2026. While the combined Altus Air Force Base demonstration team was not performing, they had the opportunity to engage with attendees. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Emma Wright) London called, Altus answered: Demo team showcases global mobility at Airshow London 2026 in Canada