Air Force Staff Sgt. Jarik Lofthus, 6th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron flying crew chief, left, and Staff Sgt. Travis Nelson, 50th Air Refueling Squadron boom operator, conduct post flight service on a KC-135 Stratotanker at Royal Air Force Lakenheath, England, Aug. 11, 2021. Utilizing ACE concepts ensures that forces in Europe are better equipped to operate from locations of varying levels of capacity and support to accomplish the mission.

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