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Hot-pit Refueling

A KC-135R Stratotanker assigned to the 155th Air Refueling Wing is relaunched after conducting Hot-pit refueling, Nov. 4, 2023 at the National Guard air base in Lincoln, Nebraska. Hot-pit refueling happens when an aircraft is fueled immediately after landing, while the aircraft keeps the engine running. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Senior Airman Alexander D. Schriner)

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Hot-pit Refueling

A KC-135R Stratotanker assigned to the 155th Air Refueling Wing is relaunched after conducting Hot-pit refueling, Nov. 4, 2023 at the National Guard air base in Lincoln, Nebraska. Hot-pit refueling happens when an aircraft is fueled immediately after landing, while the aircraft keeps the engine running. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Senior Airman Alexander D. Schriner)

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KC-135 Tour

Col. John Loken, 155th Maintenance Group commander, explains the KC-135 impact on global operations to Nebraska congressional delegates, Oct. 17, 2023, during a tour at the National Guard air base in Lincoln, Nebraska. The CODEL staff had a Nebraska National Guard 101 briefing with the Adjutant General, followed by the tours of the Army Aviation Support Facility and the 155th Air Refueling Wing. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Senior Airman Alexander D. Schriner)

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Learning to Fly

A Nebraska congressional delegate smiles in the cockpit, Oct. 17, 2023, during a tour at the National Guard air base in Lincoln, Nebraska. The CODEL staff had a Nebraska National Guard 101 briefing with the Adjutant General, followed by the tours of the Army Aviation Support Facility and the 155th Air Refueling Wing. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Senior Airman Alexander D. Schriner)

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Awards Time

Brig. Gen. Robert Hargens, the Assistant Adjutant General, presents the Air Force Outstanding Unit and Meritorious Unit Awards to Col. John Williams, the 155th Air Refueling Wing Commander during the change of command ceremony, Oct. 15, 2023, at the National Guard air base in Lincoln, Nebraska. The 155th ARW received these awards for their effective response to the COVID-19 pandemic and civil unrest while continuing to safeguard the homeland and executing global operations. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Airman 1st Class Jeremiah Johnson)

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Change of Command

Col. Christopher Hesse, the 155th Air Refueling Wing Commander, exchanges the guidon flag with Brig. Gen. Robert Hargens, the Assistant Adjutant General, during the 155th ARW change of command ceremony, Oct. 14, 2023, at the National Guard air base in Lincoln, Nebraska. Hesse assumed command of the 155th ARW, succeeding Col. John Williams. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Airman 1st Class Jeremiah Johnson)

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New Equipment

Airmen with the 155th Force Support Squadron, fill the skillet with water, Sept. 19, 2023, during Expandable Single Pallet Expeditionary Kitchen training at the National Guard air base in Lincoln, Nebraska. The training familiarized the Airmen on E-SPEK capabilities, maintenance and setup. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Senior Airman Alexander D. Schriner)

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Teamwork

Airmen with the 155th Force Support Squadron, unlatch doors, Sept. 19, 2023, during Expandable Single Pallet Expeditionary Kitchen training at the National Guard air base in Lincoln, Nebraska. The training familiarized the Airmen on E-SPEK capabilities, maintenance and setup. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Senior Airman Alexander D. Schriner)

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The Well

Airmen from the 155th Air Refueling Wing pose for The Well dedication ceremony, Sept. 16, 2023, at the National Guard air base in Lincoln, Nebraska. The Well is dedicated to fostering physical, mental, and emotional wellness. It is intended to be used by individuals and small groups for activities like meetings, trainings, socializing, yoga, worship, or even lunch. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Senior Airman Alexander D. Schriner)

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Classroom Time

Aircrew from the 155th Air Refueling Wing, Nebraska Air National Guard, speak with students in the American Center at the Ostrava Public Library,as part of a community outreach, Sep. 15, 2023, Ostrava, Czech Republic in support of the State Partnership Program. These school visits, in addition to support in the Ample Strike Exercise hosted by Czech Republic, and having their KC-135R Stratotanker aircraft as a static display during NATO Days, serve as bridges to increase the cultural ties and enrich the partnership between the U.S. and Czech Republic, as well as our Allies and Partners in Europe. (Courtesy photo by Matthew Kalkus)

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Visiting Schools Abroad

Aircrew from the 155th Air Refueling Wing, Nebraska Air National Guard, visit students at Heyrovsky’s Industrial and Chemistry High School, as part of a community outreach, Sep. 15, 2023, Ostrava, Czech Republic in support of the State Partnership Program. These school visits, in addition to support in the Ample Strike Exercise hosted by Czech Republic, and having their KC-135R Stratotanker aircraft as a static display during NATO Days, serve as bridges to increase the cultural ties and enrich the partnership between the U.S. and Czech Republic, as well as our Allies and Partners in Europe. (Courtesy photo by Matthew Kalkus)

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Looking down on a world record

A KC-135R Stratotanker assigned to the 155th Air Refueling Wing along with an F-16 from the 114th Fighter Wing flyover over Memorial Stadium, Lincoln, Nebraska, Aug. 30, 2023, for a University of Nebraska volleyball game. The flyover celebrated Volleyball Day in Nebraska, an historic event where an attendance of 92,003 fans became the largest crowd in the world to witness a women’s sporting event. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Airman 1st Class Jeremiah Johnson)

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Volleyball Day in Nebraska

A KC-135R Stratotanker assigned to the 155th Air Refueling Wing flies over Memorial Stadium with F-16 Fighting Falcons’ assigned to the 114th Fighter Wing during the national anthem for the University of Nebraska Lincoln volleyball game, Aug. 30, 2023, in Lincoln, Nebraska. The flyover occurred on Volleyball Day in Nebraska where the event broke the world record for women’s sporting event attendance with 92,003 fans. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Senior Airman Alexander D. Schriner)

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Perfect day for an airshow

An U.S. Air Force F-16CM Fighting Falcon “Viper” aircraft sits on display, Aug. 27, 2023, during the 2023 Guardians of Freedom Airshow at the Lincoln Airport, Nebraska. Hosted by the Nebraska National Guard, Offutt Air Force Base, Lincoln Airport and the Lincoln Chamber of Commerce, the event provides the community with an opportunity to view the robust capabilities of U.S. military air power. The Viper is a single-seat, multi-role fighter with the ability to switch between an air-to-ground and an air-to-air role at the touch of a button. With its lightweight frame and powerful General Electric engine generating 31,000 pounds of thrust, the F-16 can fly at speeds in excess of Mach 2. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Senior Airman Alexander D. Schriner)

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Record Crowds

Crowds cheer on multiple acts as they perform, Aug. 26, 2023, during the Guardians of Freedom Airshow at the Lincoln Airport, Nebraska. Hosted by the Nebraska National Guard, Offutt Air Force Base, Lincoln Airport and the Lincoln Chamber of Commerce, the event provides the community with an opportunity to view the robust capabilities of U.S. military air power. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Senior Airman Alexander D. Schriner)

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30 Years of Partnership

A competitive parachute demonstration team member from the Czech Armed Forces jumps with a Czech Republic national flag from a Nebraska Army National Guard CH-47 Chinook helicopter, Aug. 25, 2023, during a practice performance prior to the Guardians of Freedom Airshow at the Lincoln Airport, Nebraska. The Czech Armed Forces participated in the airshow this year in celebration of 30 years of partnership with Nebraska through the Department of Defense’s State Partnership Program. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Senior Airman Alexander D. Schriner)

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Stand back and watch

Crowds cheer on multiple acts as they rehearse, Aug. 25, 2023, prior to the Guardians of Freedom Airshow at the Lincoln Airport, Nebraska. Hosted by the Nebraska National Guard, Offutt Air Force Base, Lincoln Airport and the Lincoln Chamber of Commerce, the event provides the community with an opportunity to view the robust capabilities of U.S. military air power. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Senior Airman Alexander D. Schriner)

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Air show prep

Senior Airman Richard Evans with the 155th Civil Engineer Squadron, operates a drill to extract portions of the pavement for tent construction on Nebraska National Guard air base, Lincoln, Neb., August 10, 2023. The Airmen were tasked to drill over 70 holes for tents in preparation for the Guardians of Freedom Air Show August 26-27, 2023. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Airman 1st Class Jeremiah Johnson)

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Behind the Scenes

Senior Airman Justin Vanderslice with the 155th Civil Engineer Squadron, operates a drill to extract portions of the pavement for tent construction on Nebraska National Guard air base, Lincoln, Neb., August 10, 2023. The Airmen were tasked to drill over 70 holes for tents in preparation for the Guardians of Freedom Air Show August 26-27, 2023. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Airman 1st Class Jeremiah Johnson)

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100th Anniversary of Air Refueling

An F-16 from the 114th Fighter Wing with the South Dakota Air National Guard, approaches a KC-135R Stratotanker with the 155th Air Refueling Wing over Chimney Rock near Bayard, Neb., June 27, 2023, during Operation Centennial Contact. With 100 years of experience, the United States Air Force’s air refueling capabilities deliver unrivaled rapid global and meaningful maneuver for the Joint Forces and our Allies and partners. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Airman 1st Class Jeremiah Johnson)

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