Air Force Staff Sgt. Madison Sibinski, 351st Air Refueling Squadron boom operator, signals to an F-16 Fighting Falcon pilot from the 31st Fighter Wing, Aviano Air Base, Italy, during aerial refueling operations over the Adriatic Sea, Jan. 5, 2024. Boom operators are an integral part of aircrew. They are capable of assisting pilots with numerous procedures throughout the flight and provide fuel to receiving aircraft.

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