Two pilots from 909th Air Refueling Squadron, Capt Matt Valenzuela and Capt Mark Richardson, perform pre-flight checks on a KC-135 Stratotanker at Kadena Air Base, Japan, Nov 6, 2021. The 909 ARS are the Pacific Air Force's lead force for air refueling and allied aircraft during all contingencies. ( Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Soo C. Kim)

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