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U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Tylir Meyer

U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Tylir Meyer ()

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Connor Wilkins, 909th Air Refueling Squadron boom operator, controls the boom of a KC-135 Stratotanker during refueling over the Pacific Ocean, Nov. 30, 2022. With assistance from the KC-135, aircraft are able to stay in the air for longer durations, maximizing the capability to ensure regional security.

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