A KC-135 Stratotanker refuels a KC-46 Pegasus over central Wash., Jan. 30, 2019. Aerial refueling allows planes to take off with more weight, stay airborne longer and travel farther than ground-refueled aircraft. ( Air Force photo by A1C Sara Hoerichs)

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