A 44th Fighter Squadron F-15C Eagle flies below a 909th Air Refueling Squadron KC-135 Stratotanker in preparation for an aerial refueling over the Pacific Ocean, April 5, 2022. Aerial refueling is a vital asset for Kadena, allowing fighter jets to stay airborne longer and command the sky.

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