Keywords: US Navy 030314-N-3235P-501 An S-3B pilot assigned to the Checkmates of Sea Control Squadron Two Two (VS-22) receives fuel during an aerial refueling operation.jpg en The Mediterranean Sea Mar 14 2003 -- Lieutenant Junior Grade Chad C Vinette an S-3B pilot assigned to the Checkmates of Sea Control Squadron Two Two VS-22 receives fuel during an aerial refueling operation with an U S Air Force Stratotanker KC-135 Aerial tankers enable aircraft to remain airborne and on station for extended periods of time completing additional refueling operations as required Truman and Carrier Air Wing Three CVW-3 are currently on deployment conducting missions in support of Operation Enduring Freedom U S Navy photo by Photographer's Mate 1st Class Michael W Pendergrass RELEASED 2003-03-14 030314-N-3235P-501 Navy http //www navy mil/view_image asp id 5297 U S Navy photo PD-USGov-Military-Navy Images from US Navy location Mediterranean Sea Cockpits of S-3 Vikings Aerial refueling as seen from the receiver Photographs by Michael W Pendergrass |