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U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Caleb Mills prepares to fuel aircraft over the Pacific Ocean.

(U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Erin Currie)

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Caleb Mills, 909th Air Refueling Squadron boom operator, prepares to fuel aircraft over the Pacific Ocean, Oct. 27, 2025. Air refueling serves as a force multiplier, enabling assets to extend their operational endurance beyond their normal ranges.

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