A Air Force KC-135 Stratotanker boom operator assigned to the 28th Expeditionary Air Refueling Squadron adjusts the boom of the aircraft over Afghanistan, Sept. 27, 2018. Air refueling is a vital component of flying operations, allowing aircraft to stay airborne longer and support and coalition forces in the air and on the ground.

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