An official website of the United States government

Here's how you know

Official websites use .mil

A .mil website belongs to an official U.S. Department of Defense organization in the United States.

Secure .mil websites use HTTPS

A lock () or https:// means you’ve safely connected to the .mil website. Share sensitive information only on official, secure websites.

155th Air Refueling Wing

Photos

Sort By

Category

Show Advanced Options

Clear Filters |

No Time to Wait

155th Air Refueling Wing aircrew members run to KC-135 Stratotanker aircraft during a Nuclear Operational Readiness Inspection, May 20, 2023, in Lincoln, Nebraska. NORI measures employment of global operations in coordination with other combatant commands, services, appropriate U.S. government agencies, and allies to deter, detect and, if necessary, defeat strategic attacks against the United States and its allies. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Master Sgt. R. Denise Mommens)

Details Download

Handover the Bag

Airmen with the 155th Air Refueling Wing process cargo at the pre-deployment function line May 19, 2023, during a Nuclear Operational Readiness Inspection conducted in Lincoln, Neb. The 155th ARW provides mission-ready Airmen to safeguard the homeland, serve our communities, and to execute global operations. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Senior Airman Alexander D. Schriner)

Details Download

Follow the line

Airmen with the 155th Air Refueling Wing process through a pre-deployment function line May 19, 2023, during a Nuclear Operational Readiness Inspection conducted in Lincoln, Neb. The 155th ARW provides mission-ready Airmen to safeguard the homeland, serve our communities, and to execute global operations. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Senior Airman Alexander D. Schriner)

Details Download

Night Shift

Senior Airman Jason Eberly, with the 155th Logistics Readiness Squadron, drives a forklift with pallets as part of the cargo deployment function May 19, 2023, during a Nuclear Operational Readiness Inspection conducted in Lincoln, Neb. The 155th ARW provides mission-ready Airmen to safeguard the homeland, serve our communities, and to execute global operations. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Senior Airman Alexander D. Schriner)

Details Download

Full of emotions

World War II veteran James K. Kunkle is proudly wearing his new flight suit after being welcomed as an honorary member of the 173rd Air Refueling Squadron, on the flight line of Central Coast Jet Center, Cali., prior to boarding the KC-135 Stratotanker, April 25, 2023. Kunkle served as a U.S. Army Air Corps pilot during World War II and flew P-38 and P-57 aircraft. Kunkle received the Distinguished Service Cross for engaging 20 German aircraft and downing two of them.

Details Download

Best seat in the jet

World War II veteran James K. Kunkle lays in the back of a KC-135 boom pod and watches the boom operator refuel an F15-C Eagle from the 114th Fighter Wing, Fresno, Cali., on April 25, 2023. Kunkle served as a U.S. Army Air Corps pilot during World War II and flew P-38 and P-57 aircraft. Kunkle received the Distinguished Service Cross for engaging 20 German aircraft and downing two of them.

Details Download

Soaring through History

Tech. Sgt. Chad Johnson, Senior Master Sgt. Matt Ellison, Lt. Col. Randy Douglas, Col. Andrew Malousek, Senior Airman Dayton Bailey, Tech. Sgt. Steve Nelson and Staff Sgt. Eric Kobza, pose with WWII Veteran James K. Kunkle on the flight line of Central Coast Jet Center in Santa Maria, Calif., prior to the aircrew welcoming Kunkle aboard a Nebraska Air National Guard KC-135 Stratotanker for an orientation flight on April 25, 2023. Kunkle served as a U.S. Army Air Corps pilot during World War II and flew P-38 and P-57 aircraft. Kunkle received the Distinguished Service Cross for engaging 20 German aircraft and downing two of them.

Details Download

View from the boom

World War II veteran James K. Kunkle lays in the back of a KC-135 boom pod and watches the boom operator refuel an F15-C Eagle from the 114th Fighter Wing, Fresno, Cali., April 25, 2023. Kunkle served as a U.S. Army Air Corps pilot during World War II and flew P-38 and P-57 aircraft. Kunkle received the Distinguished Service Cross for engaging 20 German aircraft and downing two of them.

Details Download

Wave just like this

Brittany Karpisek marshals in her husband on his final flight, otherwise known as a fini flight, on April 1, 2023, at the 155th Air Refueling Wing, Lincoln, Neb. Karpisek had over 2,000 flying hours during his military career. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Senior Airman Alexander D. Schriner)

Details Download

Biggest Supporter

Col. Wade Mueller, 155th Inspector General director complaints resolution, gifts his wife Shelley flowers April 1, 2023, during a promotion ceremony in Lincoln, Neb. Mueller has resolved 74 cases during his tenure as director of complaints, some which have been coordinated up to the Secretary of the Air Force Inspector General. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Senior Airman Alexander D. Schriner)

Details Download

Bring out the red, white, and blue

Maj Aaron Karpisek holds out an American flag from the cockpit of a KC-135 Stratotanker on his last flight on April 1, 2023, at the Nebraska National Guard air base, Lincoln, Neb. Karpisek had over 2,000 flying hours during his military career. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Senior Airman Alexander D. Schriner)

Details Download

Air Power

KC-135R Stratotanker’s with the 155th Air Refueling Wing perform a minimum interval takeoff, March 5, 2023, during a Nuclear Operational Readiness Exercise conducted in Lincoln, Neb. NORE employs global operations in coordination with other combatant commands, services, appropriate U.S. government agencies, and allies to deter, detect and, if necessary, defeat strategic attacks against the United States and its allies. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Senior Airman Alexander D. Schriner)

Details Download

Line Up

Airmen with the 155th Air Refueling Wing process through a pre-deployment function line March 4, 2023, during a Nuclear Operational Readiness Exercise conducted in Lincoln, Neb. NORE employs global operations in coordination with other combatant commands, services, appropriate U.S. government agencies, and allies to deter, detect and, if necessary, defeat strategic attacks against the United States and its allies. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Senior Airman Alexander D. Schriner)

Details Download

Area Secured

Tech. Sgt. Kenny Morrison, with the 155th Security Forces Squadron, secures the perimeter, March 4, 2023, during a Nuclear Operational Readiness Exercise conducted in Lincoln, Neb. NORE employs global operations in coordination with other combatant commands, services, appropriate U.S. government agencies, and allies to deter, detect and, if necessary, defeat strategic attacks against the United States and its allies. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Senior Airman Alexander D. Schriner)

Details Download

Cargo Check

Airmen with the 155th Air Refueling Wing check loading pallets March 4, 2023, during a Nuclear Operational Readiness Exercise conducted in Lincoln, Neb. NORE employs global operations in coordination with other combatant commands, services, appropriate U.S. government agencies, and allies to deter, detect and, if necessary, defeat strategic attacks against the United States and its allies. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Senior Airman Alexander D. Schriner)

Details Download

Fast Reponse

155th Air Refueling Wing aircrew members run to KC-135 Stratotanker aircraft during a Nuclear Operational Readiness Exercise, March 3, 2023, in Lincoln, Nebraska. NORE employs global operations in coordination with other combatant commands, services, appropriate U.S. government agencies, and allies to deter, detect and, if necessary, defeat strategic attacks against the United States and its allies. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Master Sgt. R. Denise Mommens)

Details Download

Inspection

Airmen from the 155th Air Refueling Wing perform depaneling on a KC-135R Stratotanker’s with the 126th Air Refueling Wing on Dec. 1, 2022, during a isochronal inspection at Scott Air Force Base, Ill. An ISO is an in-depth inspection of every component of the airframe accomplished by maintenance every 30 months, 1800 flight hours, or 1000 landings to meet mission requirements. (U.S. Air National Guard courtesy photo by Chief Master Sgt. Greg Malina)

Details Download

Strike a pose

Tech Sgt. Anthony Ray, with the 155th Security Forces Squadron, stands in the upset ridge hand block position on Dec. 8, 2022 in Lincoln, Neb. Ray has trained in martial arts for over 42 years and is the owner of Nebraska Academy of Martial Arts located in Omaha, Neb. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Senior Airman Alexander D. Schriner)

Details Download

Security Forces ready

Tech Sgt. Anthony Ray, with the 155th Security Forces Squadron, poses in his security forces gear on Dec. 8, 2022 in Lincoln, Neb. Ray has trained in martial arts for over 42 years and is the owner of Nebraska Academy of Martial Arts located in Omaha, Neb. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Senior Airman Alexander D. Schriner)

Details Download

Lead the way

Lt. Col. Randal Douglas, 155th Air Refueling Wing pilot, follows the flight pattern of two KC-135R Stratotankers in front, Dec 1, 2022, during a minimum interval takeoff near Lincoln, Neb. The aircraft perform an elephant walk to the runway and then takeoff. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Senior Airman Alexander D. Schriner)

Details Download