Airmen from MacDill Air Force Base, Fla., Kadena Air Base, Japan, and Eielson Air Force Base, Ala., prepare and refuel 909th Air Refueling Squadron KC-135 Stratotankers, Kadena Air Base, Japan, before a mission during RED FLAG-Alaska 19-3 at Eielson Air Force Base, Alaska, Aug. 16, 2019. RF-A is a Pacific Air Forces-directed field training exercise for and partner forces flown under simulated air combat conditions. This exercise re-enforces the United States’ continued commitment to the region as a Pacific nation, leader and power. ( Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Matthew B. Frede

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Airmen from MacDill Air Force Base, Fla., Kadena Air Base, Japan, and Eielson Air Force Base, Ala., prepare and refuel 909th Air Refueling Squadron KC-135 Stratotankers, Kadena Air Base, Japan, before a mission during RED FLAG-Alaska 19-3 at Eielson Air Force Base, Alaska, Aug. 16, 2019. RF-A is a Pacific Air Forces-directed field training exercise for and partner forces flown under simulated air combat conditions. This exercise re-enforces the United States’ continued commitment to the region as a Pacific nation, leader and power. ( Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Matthew B. Fredericks)

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