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.