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221025-Z-NQ177-3012

A KC-135 aircraft takes off from the 171st Air Refueling Wing, an Air National Guard unit near Pittsburgh Pa., Oct. 25, 2022. The aircraft was supporting Operation Nobel Defender, a long-planned NORAD exercise that validates the command’s capability to defend Canada and the United States from every avenue of approach. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Senior Master Sgt. Shawn Monk)
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220514-Z-TC737-1069

KC-135 Stratotanker aircraft taxi down a runway as part of a Nuclear Operational Readiness Exercise at the 171st Air Refueling Wing in Coraopolis, Pennsylvania May 14, 2022. The routine exercise allows the unit to practice mobilizing aircraft, personnel and equipment at a moment’s notice. (U.S. Air National Guard Photo by Tech. Sgt. Kyle Brooks)
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220514-Z-TC737-1181

KC-135 Stratotanker aircraft taxi down a runway as part of a Nuclear Operational Readiness Exercise at the 171st Air Refueling Wing in Coraopolis, Pennsylvania May 14, 2022. The routine exercise allows the unit to practice mobilizing aircraft, personnel and equipment at a moment’s notice. (U.S. Air National Guard Photo by Tech. Sgt. Kyle Brooks)
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181019-Z-MY450-1060

The boom of a KC-135 from the 171st Air Refueling Wing, near Pittsburgh, transfers fuel to an F-16 aircraft from the 177th Fighter Wing of Atlantic City, over the Atlantic Ocean, Oct. 19, 2018. A KC-135 can transfer about 7,000 lbs. of fuel per minute. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Tech. Sgt. Allyson L. Manners)
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210924-Z-EY983-1001

A KC-135 "Stratotanker" aircraft is parked in a Pennsylvania Air National Guard hangar during an isochronical inspection at the 171st Air Refueling Wing near Pittsburgh, Sept. 24th, 2021. Aircraft mechanics inspect every square inch of the aircraft for damage or needed repairs during an isochronical inspection. (U.S. Air National Guard illustration by Tech. Sgt. Bryan Hoover) (This image was created using high dynamic range techniques.)
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Flight Simulator Ribbon Cutting at 171 ARW

A ribbon is cut to signify the opening of a KC-135 flight simulator at the 171st Air Refueling Wing near Pittsburgh Pa. May 5, 2017. Holding the ribbon from left to right is Maj. Jeremy Ketter, Commander of the 171 Civil Engineer Squadron, Brig. Gen. Tony Carrelli, Pennsylvania Adjutant General, Congressman Tim Murphy, representing the 18th district of Pennsylvania, Col. Gregg Perez, 171st Wing Commander, Tim Bush, KC-135 Aviation Training System Operations and Maintenance Program Manager for CAE, Cliff Sanchez, KC-135 Aviation Training System Manager at Air Mobility Command, Rep. Mark Mustio, 44th Legislative District, western Allegheny, and Lt. Colonel, Jim Swanik, Operations Support Commander. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Staff Sgt. Manners)
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