A Air Force F-22 Raptor assigned to the 43d Fighter Squadron is refueled by a KC-135 Stratotanker during an aerial refueling mission over the Gulf of Mexico, May 15, 2023. Aerial refueling allows pilots to remain airborne for longer periods of time, enabling them to stay in the fight to defend and dominate the airspace. ( Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Betty R. Chevalier)

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Keywords: -22, 43d, acc, aerial, fighter, raptor, refueling, squadron, training, tyndall