RAF Fairford ACE operations bolster synergy, readiness

A KC-135 Stratotanker assigned to the 100th Air Refueling Wing flies overhead at RAF Fairford, England, Nov. 1, 2021. Airmen from the 100th ARW conducted operations out of RAFF as part of an Agile Combat Employment exercise. The operations taking place at Fairford provide a dynamic and partnership-focused training environment which ensures U.S. forces remain postured to deliver airpower across the European theater while strengthening interoperability with our NATO allies. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Eugene Oliver)

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RAF Fairford ACE operations bolster synergy, readiness

A KC-135 Stratotanker assigned to the 100th Air Refueling Wing approaches for landing at RAF Fairford, England, Nov. 1, 2021. Airmen from the 100th ARW conducted operations out of RAFF as part of an Agile Combat Employment exercise. ACE enables U.S. forces in Europe to operate from locations with varying levels of capacity and support. This further ensures Airmen and aircrews are postured to deliver lethal combat power across the full spectrum of military operations. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Eugene Oliver)

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RAF Fairford ACE operations bolster synergy, readiness

A KC-135 Stratotanker assigned to the 100th Air Refueling Wing, center, taxis on the runway at RAF Fairford, England, Nov. 1, 2021. Airmen from the 100th ARW conducted operations out of RAFF as part of an Agile Combat Employment exercise. The operations taking place at Fairford provide a dynamic and partnership-focused training environment which ensures U.S. forces remain postured to deliver airpower across the European theater while strengthening interoperability with our NATO allies. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Eugene Oliver)

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RAF Fairford ACE operations bolster synergy, readiness

A KC-135 Stratotanker assigned to the 100th Air Refueling Wing lands on the flightline at RAF Fairford, England, Nov. 1, 2021. Airmen from the 100th ARW conducted operations out of RAFF as part of an Agile Combat Employment exercise. Utilizing ACE concepts ensures that U.S. forces in Europe are better equipped to operate from locations with varying levels of capacity and support to accomplish the mission. This further ensures Airmen and aircrews are postured to deliver lethal combat power across the full spectrum of military operations. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Eugene Oliver)

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RAF Fairford ACE operations bolster synergy, readiness

Staff Sgt. Benjamin Kellum, 100th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron flying crew chief, plugs in a power cord into a KC-135 Stratotanker at RAF Fairford, England, Nov. 1, 2021. Airmen from the 100th Air Refueling Wing conducted operations out of RAFF as part of an Agile Combat Employment exercise. Utilizing ACE concepts ensures that U.S. forces in Europe are better equipped to operate from locations with varying levels of capacity and support to accomplish the mission. This further ensures Airmen and aircrews are postured to deliver lethal combat power across the full spectrum of military operations. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Eugene Oliver)

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RAF Fairford ACE operations bolster synergy, readiness

An Airman from the 100th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron walks on the wing of a KC-135 Stratotanker at RAF Fairford, England, Nov. 1, 2021. Airmen from the 100th Air Refueling Wing conducted operations out of RAFF as part of an Agile Combat Employment exercise. The operations taking place at Fairford provide a dynamic and partnership-focused training environment which ensures U.S. forces remain postured to deliver airpower across the European theater while strengthening interoperability with our NATO allies. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Eugene Oliver)

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RAF Fairford ACE operations bolster synergy, readiness

Staff Sgt. Alejandro Flores, 100th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron flying crew chief, inspects the landing gear of a KC-135 Stratotanker at RAF Fairford, England, Nov. 1, 2021. Airmen from the 100th Air Refueling Wing conducted operations out of RAFF as part of an Agile Combat Employment exercise. ACE enables U.S. forces in Europe to operate from locations with varying levels of capacity and support. This further ensures Airmen and aircrews are postured to deliver lethal combat power across the full spectrum of military operations. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Eugene Oliver)

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RAF Fairford ACE operations bolster synergy, readiness

Airmen from the 100th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron and 351st Air Refueling Squadron unload cargo from a KC-135 Stratotanker at RAF Fairford, England, Nov. 1, 2021. Airmen from the 100th Air Refueling Wing conducted operations out of RAFF as part of an Agile Combat Employment exercise. Utilizing ACE concepts ensures that U.S. forces in Europe are better equipped to operate from locations with varying levels of capacity and support to accomplish the mission. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Eugene Oliver)

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RAF Fairford ACE operations bolster synergy, readiness

Senior Airman Santonio Portis, 100th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron electrical and environmental journeyman, inspects a KC-135 Stratotanker at RAF Fairford, England, Nov. 1, 2021. Airmen from the 100th Air Refueling Wing conducted operations out of RAFF as part of an Agile Combat Employment exercise. Utilizing ACE concepts ensures that U.S. forces in Europe are better equipped to operate from locations with varying levels of capacity and support to accomplish the mission. This further ensures Airmen and aircrews are postured to deliver lethal combat power across the full spectrum of military operations. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Eugene Oliver)

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RAF Fairford ACE operations bolster synergy, readiness

Airmen from the 100th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron speak at RAF Fairford, England, Nov.1, 2021. Airmen from the 100th Air Refueling Wing conducted operations out of RAFF as part of an Agile Combat Employment exercise. ACE enables U.S. forces in Europe to operate from locations with varying levels of capacity and support. This further ensures Airmen and aircrews are postured to deliver lethal combat power across the full spectrum of military operations. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Eugene Oliver)

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RAF Fairford ACE operations bolster synergy, readiness

An Airman from the 100th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron walks on the wing of a KC-135 Stratotanker at RAF Fairford, England, Nov. 1, 2021. Airmen from the 100th Air Refueling Wing conducted operations out of RAFF as part of an Agile Combat Employment exercise. ACE enables U.S. forces in Europe to operate from locations with varying levels of capacity and support. This further ensures Airmen and aircrews are postured to deliver lethal combat power across the full spectrum of military operations. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Eugene Oliver)

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RAF Fairford ACE operations bolster synergy, readiness

Three KC-135s assigned to the 100th Air Refueling Wing, rest on the flightline at RAF Fairford, England, Nov. 1, 2021. Airmen from the 100th ARW conducted operations out of RAFF as part of an Agile Combat Employment exercise. Utilizing ACE concepts ensures that U.S. forces in Europe are better equipped to operate from locations with varying levels of capacity and support to accomplish the mission. This further ensures Airmen and aircrews are postured to deliver lethal combat power across the full spectrum of military operations. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Eugene Oliver)

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RAF Fairford ACE operations bolster synergy, readiness

Published Nov. 8, 2021
By Senior Airman Eugene Oliver
501st Combat Support Wing Public Affairs

RAF ALCONBURY, England --

Airmen from the 100th Air Refueling Wing conducted operations as part of an Agile Combat Employment exercise at RAF Fairford, England, Nov. 1, 2021. The operations taking place at Fairford provide a dynamic and partnership-focused training environment which ensures U.S. forces remain postured to deliver airpower across the European theater while strengthening interoperability with our NATO allies.