Maj. Johnathan Zito pulls in behind a KC-135 Stratotanker to receive fuel off Florida's east coast on July 12, 2012. Zito is a C-17 Globmaster III pilot with the 15th Airlift Squadron at Joint Base Charleston, The range of the KC-135 is 1,500 miles with 150,000 pounds of transfer fuel and can perform a ferry mission up to 11,015 miles. This unique asset enhances the Air Force's capability to accomplish its primary mission of global reach.

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