A Rare Look Inside an Air Refueling Mission | PV Talks

About this episode

Steve Bracety interviews Larry Jacobs about his experiences with air refueling missions in the military.

In this episode of PV Talks, host Steve Bracety sits down with Larry Jacobs, retired Air National Guard veteran, former Phoenix Police Department command officer, and Arizona representative for Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve (ESGR). Steve shares his firsthand experience flying aboard a KC-135 refueling tanker with the 161st Air National Guard, witnessing an in-air refueling of F-35 fighter jets—an unforgettable look behind the scenes of military precision and teamwork. Larry offer...

People in this episode

Host: Steve Bracety

Guest: Larry Jacobs

Topics covered

• Air Refueling
• Military
• National Guard
• Fighter Jets

Keywords

• KC-135
• F-35
• ESGR
• military precision
• teamwork

Mentioned in this episode

Products: KC-135, F-35

Places: Arizona

More episodes of Prescott Valley Talks

• What’s Happening at Findlay Toyota Center This Season | PV Talks · April 17, 2026 · 15 min
• Behind the Scenes of Prescott Valley’s Growth | PV Talks · April 3, 2026 · 21 min
• Creating Positive Media in a Negative News World | PV Talks · March 20, 2026 · 18 min
• How Chamber Ambassadors Help Local Businesses Thrive | PV Talks · March 6, 2026 · 9 min
• Big Ideas, Bold Leadership, and What’s Ahead at the Prescott Valley Chamber | PV Talks · February 6, 2026 · 10 min
• Behind the Dumpster: Business, Laughter, and Local Pride | PV Talks · January 23, 2026 · 20 min