US Air Force MC 130J Commando II Refueled KC 135 Stratotanker

A KC-135 Stratotanker crew assigned to the 171st Air Refueling Wing preflight the jet prior to takeoff. A U.S. Air Force MC-130J aircraft assigned to the 193 Special Operations Wing, Pennsylvania Air National Guard, follows a KC-135 Stratotanker aircraft to perform a routine aerial refueling mission on March 26, 2025. The 171st Air Refueling Wing (171 ARW) is a unit of the Pennsylvania Air National Guard, located at Pittsburgh International Airport in Coraopolis, Pennsylvania. The 171st Air Refueling Wing is an aerial refueling organization which provides in-flight refueling of fighters, bombers and other aircraft using the KC-135T Stratotanker. The 193rd Special Operations Wing is a unit of the Pennsylvania Air National Guard, stationed at Harrisburg Air National Guard Base, Middletown, Pennsylvania. The wing is gained by the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania when in a "state" status, as well as by the United States Air Force and Air Force Special Operations Command in its Federal capacity as part of the Air National Guard. The MC-130J Commando II multimission combat transport/special operations tanker, assigned to the Air Force Special Operations Command (AFSOC), delivers increased combat performance to the warfighter with its more powerful engines and unique features. Portions of this video have been altered to secure the aircraft tail number. 📢 Subscribe for More! Stay updated with the latest breakthroughs in military technology by subscribing to our channel. Turn on notifications so you never miss an upload. From next-gen weapon systems to in-depth analyses of global defence programmes, we’ve got you covered! You can support the channel by becoming a member through YouTube @militaryleak-com #MilitaryLeak #Military #Defence #Defense #ArmedForces