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U.S. Air Force 1st Lt. Stephanie Hand, 351st Air Refueling Squadron pilot, prepares for takeoff in a KC-135 Stratotanker during a mission at RAF Mildenhall, England, March 1, 2025. The KC-135 is a vital aircraft for the European theater, providing aerial refueling, aiding in training and supporting real-world missions. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Aidan Martínez)