154th AMXS Crew Chiefs Refuel a KC-135

A fuel gauge spins, reflecting the increasing fuel levels on a U.S. Air Force KC-135 Stratotanker assigned to the 154th Wing, at Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam, Hawaii, Aug. 2, 2025. This aircraft has the capacity to hold a maximum of 200,000lbs of fuel which is equal to about 30,000 gallons. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Tarelle Walker)

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154th AMXS Crew Chiefs Refuel a KC-135

U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Jacob Lealamanua, 154th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron crew chief, monitors fuel levels during the refueling of a KC-135 Stratotanker at Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam, Hawaii, Aug. 2, 2025. This aircraft has the capacity to hold a maximum of 200,000lbs of fuel which is equal to about 30,000 gallons. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Tarelle Walker)

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154th AMXS Crew Chiefs Refuel a KC-135

U.S. Air Force crew chiefs assigned to the 154th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron prepare equipment to fuel a KC-135 Stratotanker at Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam, Hawaii, Aug. 2, 2025. This aircraft extends the range and endurance of other aircraft through aerial refueling, and also has cargo transport and aeromedical evacuation capabilities. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Tarelle Walker)

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154th AMXS Crew Chiefs Refuel a KC-135

U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Christopher Danielson and Staff Sgt. Kaysen Kalani,154th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron crew chiefs, connect a fuel hose to a KC-135 Stratotanker at Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam, Hawaii, Aug. 2, 2025. During the fueling process, they communicated with other maintenance personnel around the aircraft to ensure fueling was completed properly. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Tarelle Walker)

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154th AMXS Crew Chiefs Refuel a KC-135

U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Jason Vincent Bush, 154th Mission Support Group fuels distribution noncommissioned officer in-charge, prepares equipment to fuel a KC-135 Stratotanker at Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam, Hawaii, Aug. 2, 2025. During the fueling session, Bush monitored gauges and communicated with other maintenance personnel to ensure fueling was completed properly. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Tarelle Walker)

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154th AMXS Crew Chiefs Refuel a KC-135

U.S. Air Force personnel assigned to the 154th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron prepare equipment to fuel a KC-135 Stratotanker at Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam, Hawaii, Aug. 2, 2025. This aircraft extends the range and endurance of other aircraft through aerial refueling, and also has cargo transport and aeromedical evacuation capabilities. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Tarelle Walker)

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154th AMXS Crew Chiefs Refuel a KC-135

U.S. Air Force personnel assigned to the 154th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron unwind a hose from the back of a fuel truck to fuel a KC-135 Stratotanker at Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam, Hawaii, Aug. 2, 2025. This aircraft has the capacity to hold a maximum of 200,000lbs of fuel which is equal to about 30,000 gallons. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Tarelle Walker)

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154th AMXS Crew Chiefs Refuel a KC-135

Published Aug. 7, 2025
By Tech Sgt. Tarelle Walker
15th Wing Public Affairs

JOINT BASE PEARL HARBOR HICKAM, Hawaii --