Airman 1st Class Kyle Jackson, 344th Air Refueling Squadron boom operator apprentice, goes over a preflight checklist Jan. 15, 2014, at McConnell Air Force Base, Kan. He is evaluated on his performance by an instructor boom operator. Each passed evaluation brings Jackson closer to becoming a boom operator journeyman. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class John Linzmeier)
<dl><dd>Unit: 22nd Air Refueling Wing Public Affairs</dd>
<dd>DVIDS Tags: kc-135 stratotanker; preflight; boom operator</dd></dl>
Airman 1st Class John Linzmeier
Taken on 15 January 2014
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