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US, Hellenic air forces practice in-flight refueling

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  • By Staff Sgt. Austin Harvill
  • 31st Fighter Wing Public Affairs
SOUDA BAY, Greece --  A KC-135 Stratotanker, from the Arizona Air National Guard’s 161st Air Refueling Wing, joined F-16 Fighting Falcons from Aviano Air Base, Italy, and the Hellenic air force to perform in-flight refueling operations during a flying training deployment, Jan. 20 to Feb. 3, 2017, at Souda Bay, Greece. In-flight refueling lengthens an aircraft’s flight time to expand mission capabilities. As NATO allies, the joint training ensures a stronger Europe for all.