An official website of the United States government
A .mil website belongs to an official U.S. Department of Defense organization in the United States.
A lock (lock ) or https:// means you’ve safely connected to the .mil website. Share sensitive information only on official, secure websites.

260731-F-JC229-1239

U.S. Air Force Master Sgt. Javier Garcia, 2nd Air Refueling Squadron KC-46A Pegasus aircraft boom operator instructor, follows a checklist while waiting for an aircraft to come into view during a routine training flight over the Atlantic Ocean, July 31, 2026. Boom operators use checklists to prepare for and safely conduct aerial refueling operations. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Francine D. Martin)

PHOTO BY: Airman 1st Class Francine D. Martin
VIRIN: 260731-F-JC229-1239.JPG
FULL SIZE: 4.48 MB
Additional Details

CAMERA

NIKON Z 6_2

LENS

NIKKOR Z 24-70mm f/2.8 S

APERTURE

28/10

SHUTTERSPEED

1/200

ISO

1000

IMAGE IS PUBLIC DOMAIN

Read More

This photograph is considered public domain and has been cleared for release. If you would like to republish please give the photographer appropriate credit. Further, any commercial or non-commercial use of this photograph or any other DoD image must be made in compliance with guidance found at https://www.dma.mil/Services/Visual-Information/References/Limitations/, which pertains to intellectual property restrictions (e.g., copyright and trademark, including the use of official emblems, insignia, names and slogans), warnings regarding use of images of identifiable personnel, appearance of endorsement, and related matters.

Go to Gallery