RC-135V takes intelligence operations ‘down under’

U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Christopher Koon, 18th Communications Squadron expeditionary communications technician, sets up radio communications during exercise RECCE-Edge 25 at Royal Australian Air Force Base Darwin, Australia.

ROYAL AUSTRALIAN AIR FORCE BASE DARWIN, Australia — U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Christopher Koon, 18th Communications Squadron expeditionary communications technician, sets up radio communications during exercise RECCE-Edge 25 at Royal Australian Air Force Base Darwin, Australia, May 20, 2025. RECCE-Edge 25 focused on agile combat employment, intelligence gathering, and strengthening interoperability with Australian partners.