Air Force Capt. Michael Mattson, 909th Air Refueling Squadron KC-135 Stratotanker pilot, front, connects hydraulics on a KC-135 during pre-flight checks at Kadena Air Base, Japan, Feb. 2, 2023. Kadena serves as a hub for airpower in the Pacific, ensuring we are ready to project force capabilities and provide support to regional allies and partners when called upon.

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