Air Force Staff Sgt. Benjamin Fedrick, 50th Expeditionary Air Refueling Squadron KC-135 Stratotanker aerial refueling specialist, hangs an American flag before flight at Al Udeid Air base, Qatar, June 22, 2022. In-flight Refueling Specialists operate a specialized boom from the back of a KC-135, which pumps thousands of gallons of jet fuel to support and partner nation forces, enabling war-winning airpower, deterrence, and stability to the region.

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