USAF F-22 Raptors Refueling Over Gulf of Alaska

U.S. Air Force F-22 Raptors, assigned to Alaska NORAD Region, refuel from a KC-135R Stratotanker, assigned to 168th Air Refueling Squadron over the USS Curtis Wilbur (DDG-54) during Operation NOBLE DEFENDER in the Gulf of Alaska on March 16, 2022. NOBLE DEFENDER is a North American Aerospace Defense Command air defense exercise in which U.S. forces integrate with security and defense partners to ensure integrated deterrence and defend against threats from all avenues of approach.

Film Credits: US Air Force video by Staff Sgt. Dylan Murakami, Alaskan NORAD Region - Alaskan Command - 11th Air Force