Andersen Air Force Base, Guam - March 04, 2025 Pacific Ocean - A jaw-dropping mid-air refueling operation stole the show on March 4, 2025, as a U.S. Air Force B-1B Lancer linked up with a KC-135 Stratotanker high above the Pacific. The bomber, from the 34th Expeditionary Bomb Squadron at Ellsworth Air Force Base, South Dakota, guzzled fuel mid-flight in support of Bomber Task Force 25-1. It’s the kind of heart-pounding maneuver that proves America’s air prowess. The KC-135, assigned to the 506th Expeditionary Air Refueling Squadron, played its part flawlessly, keeping the Lancer aloft over the vast ocean. This wasn’t just a pit stop—it was a bold statement. The United States is dead-set on a free and open Indo-Pacific, where rules matter and disputes get settled without strong-arm tactics. The refueling stunt, caught in stunning detail, shouts readiness loud and clear. Ellsworth’s finest showed off their skill, hooking up with the tanker thousands of feet up. It’s a high-stakes ballet of steel and fuel, all to keep the region stable. With the Pacific as their stage, the B-1B and KC-135 crew delivered a masterclass in aerial teamwork, backing up America’s pledge to peace with serious muscle.