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Capt. Andrew McLay, a pilot with the 340th Expeditionary Air Refueling Squadron at an air base in Southwest Asia, prepares to load his gear into a KC-135 Stratotanker before a refueling mission. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Joshua Garcia)


Refuelers keep mission soaring

Capt. Andrew McLay, a pilot with the 340th Expeditionary Air Refueling Squadron at an air base in Southwest Asia, prepares to load his gear into a KC-135 Stratotanker before a refueling mission. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Joshua Garcia)

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Airmen conduct a high altitude, low opening jump from a MC-130J Commando II April 24, 2017, above Okinawa, Japan. Kadena Air Base land and water drop zones are suited for multi-pass jump operations which maximize proficiency and limited resources. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman John Linzmeier)
Senior Airman Joseph Gago, an 18th Operations Support Squadron aircrew flight equipment technician assigned to the 44th Fighter Squadron, inspects night vision goggles April 18, 2017, at Kadena Air Base, Japan. Aircrew flight equipment Airmen work day and night to inspect, repair and modify helmets, night vision goggles, life rafts and chemical gear to keep aircrews safe and able to complete the mission at hand. (U.S. Air Force photo/ Senior Airman John Linzmeier)
Fully armed Aircraft from the 18th Wing conduct an elephant walk during a no-notice exercise April 12, 2017, at Kadena Air Base, Japan. The 18th Wing operates combat ready fleets of HH-60 Pave Hawks, F-15 Eagles, E-3 Sentries and KC-135 Stratotankers, making it the largest combat-ready wing in the U.S. Air Force. Kadena AB provides leading-edge counter air, command and control, air refueling and combat search and rescue operations, enabling theater commanders of joint and allied partners to project and enhance lethal, persistent and flexible combat power in response to adversaries. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman John Linzmeier)
A U.S. Air Force 33rd Rescue Squadron HH-60 Pave Hawk lands on the flightline during no-notice exercise April 12, 2017, at Kadena Air Base, Japan. No-notice exercises keep members of Team Kadena ready for any situation and capable of deploying combat ready assets at a moment’s notice in the defense of Okinawa and allies throughout Pacific Theater. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman John Linzmeier)
Fully armed Aircraft from the 18th Wing conduct an elephant walk during a no-notice exercise April 12, 2017, at Kadena Air Base, Japan. The 18th Wing operates combat ready fleets of HH-60 Pave Hawks, F-15 Eagles, E-3 Sentries and KC-135 Stratotankers, making it the largest combat-ready wing in the U.S. Air Force.(U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman John Linzmeier)
Tech. Sgt. Terrance Williams, the 22nd Security Forces Squadron resources NCO in charge, poses for a photo March 28, 2017, at McConnell Air Force Base, Kan. Since he began his recovery from depression, anxiety, alcoholism, post-traumatic stress disorder and a suicide attempt, Williams wants to help other people who are facing similar obstacles. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Erin McClellan)
Tech. Sgt. Terrance Williams, center, currently the 22nd Security Forces Squadron resources NCO in charge, poses for a photo in July 2011, in Balad, Iraq. Williams deployed nine times during his career, six of which were to combat locations. (Courtesy photo)
Tech. Sgt. Terrance Williams, the 22nd Security Forces Squadron resources NCO in charge, and his teammates pose for a photo during the Air Force Wounded Warrior Trials in February 2017, at Nellis Air Force Base, Nev. After competing in wheelchair basketball, sitting volleyball, cycling and track, Williams was chosen to advance to the Defense Department Warrior Games, which will be held June 30 to July 9, 2017. (Courtesy photo)
Tech. Sgt. Terrance Williams, the 22nd Security Forces Squadron resources NCO in charge, and his wife, Tech. Sgt. Nichol Williams, now a retired master sergeant, attend the Air Force Gala in February 2012, at McConnell Air Force Base, Kan. After his battle with depression, anxiety, alcoholism, post-traumatic stress disorder and a suicide attempt, Terrance said his wife’s support was one of the most important aspects to his recovery. (Courtesy photo)
U.S. Air Force F-16 Fighting Falcons, assigned to the 18th Aggressor Squadron, fly in formation next to a 909th Air Refueling Squadron KC-135 Stratotanker March 1, 2017, off the coast of Guam. Twenty-two flying units from U.S. Pacific Command, Japan Air Self-Defense Force and the Royal Australian Air Force are in Andersen Air Force Base, Guam, to participate in annual exercise, Cope North. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman John Linzmeier)
Capt. Chris Dubois, a 67th Fighter Squadron F-15 Eagle pilot, prepares for flight during exercise Cope North Feb. 20, 2017, at Andersen Air Force Base, Guam. The equipment is maintained and inspected by Airmen from the 18th Operations Support Squadron, who ensure life-saving gear will work properly in the event of an emergency. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman John Linzmeier)
A B-1B Lancer assigned to the 9th Expeditionary Bomb Squadron receives fuel from a 909th Air Refueling Squadron KC-135 Stratotanker during exercise Cope North, Feb. 21, 2017. The 909th ARS’s motto, ‘always there,’ symbolizes the squadron’s constant presence and devotion to support allies and partners throughout the Indo-Asia Pacific region. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman John Linzmeier)