A Air Force boom operator of a KC-135 Stratotanker assigned to the 28th Expeditionary Air Refueling Squadron gives instructions and critiques during aerial refueling an aircraft Aug. 15, 2018. The boom operator is an aircrew member aboard a tanker aircraft that is responsible for safety and refueling military aircraft during flight. Air refueling is a vital component of flying operations, allowing aircraft to stay airborne longer and support and coalition forces in the air and on the ground.

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