Off The Coast Of California – An HH-60W Jolly Green II helicopter receives fuel from an HC-130J Combat King II during an air to air refueling operation conducted as part of Exercise Steel Knight 25 on December 7, 2025.

The refueling takes place over the ocean, with the helicopter flying alongside the aircraft as fuel is transferred midair. The operation demonstrates the precision required for helicopter air to air refueling during joint military training.

According to the exercise description, the training is designed to strengthen coordination needed to safely move joint personnel and equipment in support of exercise objectives.

Steel Knight is described as a joint exercise aimed at improving interoperability, increasing readiness, and enhancing coordination across the battlespace.

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