Raptors recieve McConnell fuel

An F-22 Raptor assigned to the 49th Fighter Wing, at Holloman Air Force Base, N.M., backs away from a KC-135 Stratotanker from McConnell Air Force Base, Kan., Oct. 23, 2013. Four Raptors were refueled over central New Mexico during this training mission. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class John Linzmeier)

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Raptors recieve McConnell fuel

Tech. Sgt. Doug Boren, 384th Air Refueling Squadron instructor boom operator, listens to a pre-flight briefing Oct. 23, 2013, at McConnell Air Force Base, Kan prior to a refueling mission. Weather conditions, formation details, and other flight plans are discussed before takeoff. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class John Linzmeier)

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Raptors recieve McConnell fuel

Aircrew from the 384th Air Refueling Squadron discuss preflight checklists, inspection details and procedures, Oct. 23, 2013, at McConnell Air Force Base, Kan., prior to a refueling mission. Communication between aircrew and maintainers is essential for Airmen who place emphasis on by-the-book maintenance, helping keep the KC-135 Stratotanker in the air. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class John Linzmeier)

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Raptors recieve McConnell fuel

Lt Col. Corbett Peterson, 384th Air Refueling Squadron pilot and deputy officer, taxis a KC-135 Stratotanker along the runway, Oct. 23, 2013, at McConnell Air Force Base Kan. A four ship of tankers refueled four F-22 Raptors assigned to the 49th Fighter Wing, Holloman Air Force Base, N.M. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class John Linzmeier)

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Raptors recieve McConnell fuel

Lt Col. Corbett Peterson, 384th Air Refueling Squadron pilot and deputy officer, taxis a KC-135 Stratotanker along the runway, Oct. 23, 2013, at McConnell Air Force Base Kan. A four ship of tankers refueled four F-22 Raptors assigned to the 49th Fighter Wing, Holloman Air Force Base, N.M. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class John Linzmeier)

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Raptors recieve McConnell fuel

An F-22 Raptor assigned to the 49th Fighter Wing, at Holloman Air Force Base, N.M., banks right after receiving fuel from a KC-135 Stratotanker from McConnell Air Force Base, Kan., Oct. 23, 2013. F-22s are a critical component of the Global Strike Task Force and are designed to project air dominance at great distances. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class John Linzmeier)

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Raptors recieve McConnell fuel

An F-22 Raptor assigned to the 49th Fighter Wing, at Holloman Air Force Base, N.M., flies next to a KC-135 Stratotanker from McConnell Air Force Base, Kan., Oct. 23, 2013, during a refueling mission. McConnell’s refueling capability drastically increases the effectiveness and reach of the F-22. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class John Linzmeier)

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Raptors recieve McConnell fuel

An F-22 Raptor assigned to the 49th Fighter Wing, at Holloman Air Force Base, N.M., receives fuel from a KC-135 Stratotanker from McConnell Air Force Base, Kan., Oct. 23, 2013. McConnell’s refueling capability drastically increases the effectiveness and reach of the F-22s. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class John Linzmeier)

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Raptors recieve McConnell fuel

A fighter pilot from the 49th Fighter Wing, at Holloman Air Force Base, N.M., prepares to refuel an F-22 Raptor from behind a KC-135 Stratotanker from McConnell Air Force Base, Kan., Oct. 23, 2013. The F-22 is a highly advanced fifth-generation fighter plane. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class John Linzmeier)

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An F-22 Raptor assigned to the 49th Fighter Wing, Holloman Air Force Base, N.M., flies next to a KC-135 Stratotanker from McConnell Air Force Base, Kan., Oct. 23, 2013. Training missions are executed regularly to enhance the global reach of flying units for real-world missions. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class John Linzmeier)

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Three KC-135 Stratotankers from McConnell Air Force Base, Kan., and two F-22 Raptors assigned to the 49th Fighter Wing, at Holloman Air Force Base, fly in a formation during a refueling mission Oct. 23, 2013, over central N.M. Formation flying is used to reduce fuel use by minimizing drag. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class John Linzmeier)

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Raptors recieve McConnell fuel

Pilots from the 384th Air Refueling Squadron are marshaled into position onto a ramp Oct. 23, 2013, at McConnell Air Force Base Kan., following a training mission. Training missions are executed regularly to enhance the global reach of flying units for real-world missions. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class John Linzmeier)

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Raptors recieve McConnell fuel

Published Oct. 24, 2013