On a plane SSgt Alex Diego speaks into the small microphone with headphones.

A Day in the Life

By STAFF WRITER

SSgt Alex Diego, a Boom Operator assigned to the 91st Air Refueling Squadron, MacDill Air Force Base, FL, prepares the boom for aerial refueling over the southeastern United States, Sept. 13, 2024. Boom operators are highly trained individuals who play a crucial role in expanding the global reach of the United States Air Force.