A C17 Globemaster III matches speed with a KC-135 Stratotanker to perform refueling operations over eastern Washington Oct. 19, 2016. Hose connections are brief due to turbulence, so a KC-135 will connect multiple times to ensure a full refueling. (U.S. Air Force photo/ Airman 1st Class Ryan Lackey)
<dl><dd>Unit: 92d Air Refueling Wing</dd>
<dd>DVIDS Tags: C-17; FAIRCHILD AFB; KC-145</dd></dl>
Airman 1st Class Ryan Lackey
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