Airmen from the 909th Aircraft Maintenance Unit perform pre-flight checks behind a drogue, in preparation for a joint refueling training mission at Kadena Air Base, Feb. 16, 2022. The drogue-and-probe method of aerial refueling utilizes a trailing hose with a basket on the end, which pilots connect with and receive fuel from via a probe on their aircraft. ( Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Anna Nolte)

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