Navy Sailors assigned to the Electronic Attack Squadron (VAQ) 134 begin hot-pit refueling a EA-18G Growler electronic attack aircraft, Aug. 10, 2022, on Spangdahlem Air Base, Germany. This technique is used to increase reliability and eliminate downtime by leaving the engines of the aircraft running while it is being refueled. ( Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Marcus Hardy-Bannerman)

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