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U.S. Air Force Capt. Dave Matherly, left, and 1st Lt. Stephanie Hand, 351st Air Refueling Squadron pilots, fly a KC-135 Stratotanker from the 100th Air Refueling Wing after an aerial refueling mission over Romania, March 1, 2025. The KC-135 is a vital aircraft for the European theater, providing aerial refueling, aiding in training and real-world missions. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Aidan Martínez)