Maintainers keep 351st EARS-Poland aircraft flying

U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Alex Fletcher, 351st Expeditionary Air Refueling Squadron-Poland aerospace propulsion journeyman from Bradenton, Fla., inspects a KC-135 Stratotanker before a Baltic Operations Exercise flight June 11, 2014, on Powidz Air Base, Poland. Fletcher is one of 10 maintainers assigned to the 351st EARS-Poland ensuring the KC-135 is safe and mission ready. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Kyla Gifford/Released)

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Maintainers keep 351st EARS-Poland aircraft flying

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Erica Northam, 351st Expeditionary Air Refueling Squadron-Poland communication and navigation craftsman from Juneau, Alaska, inspects a KC-135 Stratotanker before a Baltic Operations Exercise flight June 11, 2014, on Powidz Air Base, Poland. Celebrating its 42nd year, the BALTOPS Exercise aims to improve security in the Baltic Sea through cooperation among regional allies. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Kyla Gifford/Released)

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Maintainers keep 351st EARS-Poland aircraft flying

U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Alex Fletcher, 351st Expeditionary Air Refueling Squadron-Poland aerospace propulsion journeyman from Bradenton, Fla., awaits engine start-up after performing routine maintenance on a KC-135 Stratotanker participating in the Baltic Operations Exercise June 11, 2014, on Powidz Air Base, Poland. The BALTOPS Exercise demonstrates the U.S. Air Force’s commitment to its NATO allies and partners to promote peace and stability in the region. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Kyla Gifford/Released)

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Maintainers keep 351st EARS-Poland aircraft flying

U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Joshua Higgs, 351st Expeditionary Air Refueling Squadron-Poland crew chief from St. Louis, completes tasks from the pre-flight checklist June 11, 2014, prior to a Baltic Operations Exercise mission out of Powidz Air Base, Poland. Before every flight, the crew chief and aircrew work together to ensure the aircraft is ready for take off. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Kyla Gifford/Released)

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U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Michael Mackey, 351st Expeditionary Air Refueling Squadron-Poland instrument and flight control systems craftsman from Indianapolis, guides a KC-135 Stratotanker as it taxis toward the runway June 11, 2014, for a Baltic Operations Exercise mission out of Powidz Air Base, Poland. The BALTOPS Exercise provides the opportunity for personnel of participating nations to engage in realistic training to build experience, teamwork and strengthen interoperability while working toward mutual goals. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Kyla Gifford/Released)

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Maintainers keep 351st EARS-Poland aircraft flying

U.S. Air Force 351st Expeditionary Air Refueling Squadron-Poland maintainers watch a KC-135 Stratotanker land June 11, 2014, on Powidz Air Base, Poland, after the aircraft completed a Baltic Operations Exercise mission. Ten maintainers are working in Poland to support BALTOPS and make sure the aircraft is safe and ready for every mission. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Kyla Gifford/Released)

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Maintainers keep 351st EARS-Poland aircraft flying

U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Alex Fletcher, left, 351st Expeditionary Air Refueling Squadron-Poland aerospace propulsion journeyman from Bradenton, Fla., guides a KC-135 Stratotanker as it taxis in from landing June 11, 2014, following a Baltic Operations Exercise mission out of Powidz Air Base, Poland. The BALTOPS Exercise demonstrates the U.S. Air Force’s commitment to its NATO allies and partners to promote peace and stability in the region. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Kyla Gifford/Released)

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U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Robert Kayser, 351st Expeditionary Air Refueling Squadron-Poland hydraulics craftsman from Meridian, Miss., performs routine maintenance on a KC-135 Stratotanker June 11, 2014, following a Baltic Operations Exercise mission out of Powidz Air Base, Poland. The BALTOPS Exercise provides the opportunity for personnel of participating nations to engage in realistic training to build experience, teamwork and strengthen interoperability while working toward mutual goals. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Kyla Gifford/Released)

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U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Joshua Higgs, 351st Expeditionary Air Refueling Squadron-Poland crew chief from St. Louis, checks the thickness of a KC-135 Stratotanker tire June 11, 2014, following a Baltic Operations Exercise mission out of Powidz Air Base, Poland. In order to ensure the tires are in the proper condition for flying, Higgs checks every tire to ensure the thickness is the correct measurement. (U.S Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Kyla Gifford/Released)

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Maintainers keep 351st EARS-Poland aircraft flying

Published June 12, 2014