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U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Jessi Roth

U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Jessi Roth ()

Airman 1st Class Ethan Parker, 909th Air Refueling Squadron boom operator, oversees the refueling of a U.S. Navy F/A-18 Super Hornet during a joint training exercise over the Pacific Ocean, Oct. 24, 2022. Joint training strengthens partnerships and enhances capabilities, allowing the U.S. to maintain air supremacy and ensure a free and open Indo-Pacific.

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