Confessions Of A USAF KC-135 ‘Flying Gas Station’ Boom Operator

Confessions Of A USAF KC-135 ‘Flying Gas Station’ Boom Operator

By: Tyler Rogoway

Confessions Of A USAF KC-135 'Flying Gas Station' Boom Operator

It is one of the coolest jobs in the entire U.S. military, “Booms” as they are affectionately called, are the folks who directly provide sustenance to America’s thirsty air power as the gas station’s of the sky. From flying over war zones to fueling top secret experimental aircraft, being a Boom is truly a dynamic career choice.

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