Air Force Staff Sgt. Josiah Hudock, 495th Aircraft Maintenance Unit weapons team chief, marshals an F-35A Lightning II during a hot pit refueling at Royal Air Force Lakenheath, England, Jan. 31, 2023. Hot pit refueling enables the aircraft to rapidly and efficiently refuel after landing, maintaining readiness and ensuring mission success. ( Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Seleena Muhammad-Ali)

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