U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Andre Jimenez-Guzman, 909th Air Refueling Squadron boom operator, refuels a U.S. Navy F/A-18 Super Hornet assigned to Strike Fighter Squadron 27 (VFA-27), during a joint training exercise over the Pacific Ocean, Aug. 7, 2025. Aerial refueling capabilities extend airborne training time and combat radius, ensuring joint and Allied aircraft are postured to maintain regional peace and stability within the Indo-Pacific area of responsibility.

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