TSgt Paul Mathews a Boom operator from the 128th ARW, Wisconsin Air National Guard waits for fighter aircraft in need of fuel. This is one of TSgt Mathews last flights as a boom operator. He will soon enter pilot training. The 128th is participating in Cooperative Cope Thunder 06-03 held at Eielson AFB, Alaska. The multi-national exercise is being held from 20 July thru 5 August, 2006. USAF Photo By: SMSgt Jeff Rohloff