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North Pole Mayor Larry Terch experiences air refueling operations with Master Sgt. Pete Gardella, 168th Wing boom operator, as his instructor on the air KC-135 air refueling simulator, March 5, 2025. Mayor Terch tours the 168th Wing at Eielson Air Force Base, gaining firsthand insight into the wing’s vital operations supporting national security and Alaska’s defense, including air refueling, missile warning, and space surveillance. During the visit, he engaged with personnel and explored various facilities to better understand the Alaska Air National Guard’s KC-135 air refueling mission the wing is responsible for at Eielson AFB. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Senior Master Sgt. Julie Avey)

PHOTO BY: Senior Master Sgt. Julie Avey
VIRIN: 250305-Z-UF872-1030.JPG
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CAMERA

iPhone 16 Pro Max

LENS

iPhone 16 Pro Max back triple camera 6.765mm f/1.78

APERTURE

1244236/699009

SHUTTERSPEED

1/5

ISO

4000

IMAGE IS PUBLIC DOMAIN

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