U.S. Air Force Lt. Col. James Leenman, a 14th Expeditionary Airlift Squadron pilot, approaches a KC-135 Stratotanker assigned to the 100th Air Refueling Wing from a C-17 Globemaster III for refueling training over the U.S. European Command area of responsibility, May 12, 2026. Four pilots swapped seats throughout the duration of the air refueling training event. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Patrick O’Neill)
U.S. Air Force C-17 Globemaster III pilots from the 14th Expeditionary Airlift Squadron prepare to takeoff for air refueling training in the U.S. European Command area of responsibility, May 12, 2026. The C-17 can carry up to 170,900 pounds of cargo. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Patrick O’Neill)
The boom of a KC-135 Stratotanker assigned to the 100th Air Refueling Wing is extended toward a C-17 Globemaster III assigned to the 14th Expeditionary Airlift Squadron for refueling training over the U.S. European Command area of responsibility, May 12, 2026. A KC-135 can carry a maximum payload of about 200,000 pounds of transferrable fuel. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Patrick O’Neill)
U.S. Air Force Lt. Col. James Leenman, a 14th Expeditionary Airlift Squadron pilot, guides a C-17 Globemaster III toward a KC-135 Stratotanker assigned to the 100th Air Refueling Wing for refueling training over the U.S. European Command area of responsibility, May 12, 2026. The C-17 can carry up to 170,900 pounds of cargo. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Patrick O’Neill)
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