Aircrew from the 384th Air Refueling Squadron discuss preflight checklists, inspection details and procedures, Oct. 23, 2013, at McConnell Air Force Base, Kan., prior to a refueling mission. Communication between aircrew and maintainers is essential for A

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Aircrew from the 384th Air Refueling Squadron discuss preflight checklists, inspection details and procedures, Oct. 23, 2013, at McConnell Air Force Base, Kan., prior to a refueling mission. Communication between aircrew and maintainers is essential for Airmen who place emphasis on by-the-book maintenance, helping keep the KC-135 Stratotanker in the air.

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