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)

PHOTO BY: Senior Airman Jonah Bliss
VIRIN: 260901-F-UX118-1002.JPG
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NIKON Z 8

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NIKKOR Z 70-200mm f/2.8 VR S

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35/10

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1/1250

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100

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ALTUS AFB FLICKR ALBUMS

Click on the link below to see all the photos from Altus AFB's official ceremonies.

Altus AFB Flickr Albums