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Honoring Operation Chowhound

A Royal Netherlands Air Force F-35 Lightning II receives fuel from a U.S. Air Force KC-135 Stratotanker from the 100th Air Refueling Wing, RAF Mildenhall, England, during a commemoration flight for Operation Chowhound over the Netherlands, April 28, 2025. Operation Chowhound was a humanitarian airdrop mission during WWII, where U.S. bombers dropped food rations for Dutch civilians. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Christopher Campbell)

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Honoring Operation Chowhound

A U.S. Air Force KC-135 Stratotanker from the 100th Air Refueling Wing prepares for takeoff before a commemoration flight for Operation Chowhound at RAF Mildenhall, England, April 28, 2025. The KC-135 has served as a core air refueling asset of the U.S. Air Force for over 60 years, providing global reach capabilities for NATO and allied aircraft. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Christopher Campbell)

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Honoring Operation Chowhound

U.S. Air Force Capt. Alexander Pacheco, right, 351st Air Refueling Squadron pilot, performs a preflight check before a commemoration flight for Operation Chowhound at RAF Mildenhall, England, April 28, 2025. The preflight checks reduced the risk of in-flight issues by ensuring aircraft, equipment, and crew readiness was verified. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Christopher Campbell)

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Honoring Operation Chowhound

U.S. Air Force Capt. Alexander Pacheco, left, 351st Air Refueling Squadron pilot, Airman 1st Class Connor Colbert, center, and Airman 1st Class David Luna, 100th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron hydraulics systems technicians, inspect a KC-135 Stratotanker before a commemoration flight for Operation Chowhound at RAF Mildenhall, England, April 28, 2025. The KC-135 has served as a core air refueling asset of the U.S. Air Force for over 60 years, providing global reach capabilities for NATO and allied aircraft. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Christopher Campbell)

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Honoring Operation Chowhound

U.S. Airmen assigned to the 100th Air Refueling Wing conduct a preflight brief before a commemoration flight for Operation Chowhound at RAF Mildenhall, England, April 28, 2025. The takeoff required aircrew and maintainers to work together for a safe aircraft engine start and taxi. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Christopher Campbell)

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Honoring Operation Chowhound

Three Royal Netherlands Air Force F-35 Lightning IIs fly in formation behind a KC-135 Stratotanker from the 100th Air Refueling Wing, RAF Mildenhall, England, during a commemoration flight for Operation Chowhound over the North Sea, April 28, 2025. The aerial refueling between U.S. and Dutch forces symbolized the partnership shown in Operation Chowhound during WWII. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Christopher Campbell)

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Honoring Operation Chowhound

Two Royal Netherlands Air Force F-35 Lightning IIs fly alongside a KC-135 Stratotanker from the 100th Air Refueling Wing, RAF Mildenhall, England, during a commemoration flight for Operation Chowhound over the North Sea, April 28, 2025. Operation Chowhound was a humanitarian airdrop mission during WWII, where U.S. bombers dropped food rations for Dutch civilians. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Christopher Campbell)

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Honoring Operation Chowhound

A Royal Netherlands Air Force F-35 Lightning II receives fuel from a U.S. Air Force KC-135 Stratotanker from the 100th Air Refueling Wing, RAF Mildenhall, England, during a commemoration flight for Operation Chowhound over the Netherlands, April 28, 2025. The aerial refueling between U.S. and Dutch forces symbolized the partnership shown in Operation Chowhound during WWII. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Christopher Campbell)

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Honoring Operation Chowhound

A Royal Netherlands Air Force F-35 Lightning II approaches a U.S. Air Force KC-135 Stratotanker from the 100th Air Refueling Wing, RAF Mildenhall, England, for fuel during a commemoration flight for Operation Chowhound over the North Sea, April 28, 2025. The aerial refueling between U.S. and Dutch forces symbolized the partnership shown in Operation Chowhound during WWII. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Christopher Campbell)

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Honoring Operation Chowhound

U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Madison Sibinski, 351st Air Refueling Squadron boom operator, prepares for aerial refueling operations during a commemoration flight for Operation Chowhound over the North Sea, April 28, 2025. Operation Chowhound was a humanitarian airdrop mission during WWII, where U.S. bombers dropped food rations for Dutch civilians. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Christopher Campbell)

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Nancy Tarling-Parker, center, retired Ministry of Defence civil servant, poses with friends and co-workers during her Imperial Service Medal ceremony at RAF Mildenhall, England, April 29, 2025. Tarling-Parker was awarded the prestigious award for her meritorious service with the MoD. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Cody J. A. Mott)

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Sqn Ldr Andrew Bell, right, RAF Mildenhall commander, presents Nancy Tarling-Parker, retired Ministry of Defence civil servant, with the Imperial Service Medal at RAF Mildenhall, England, April 29, 2025. Tarling-Parker's meritorious service to the MoD earned her the very rare achievement authorized by King Charles III. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Cody J. A. Mott)

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Nancy Tarling-Parker, left, retired Ministry of Defence civil servant, receives the official certificate acknowledging meritorious achievements from Sqn Ldr Andy Bell, RAF Mildenhall commander, during her Imperial Service Medal ceremony at RAF Mildenhall, England, April 29, 2025. King Charles III authorized the prestigious award for Tarling-Parker’s lasting service to the Crown. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Cody J. A. Mott)

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250416-F-DI187-1542

U.S. Air Force leadership from U.S. Air Forces in Europe - 3rd Air Force and the 100th Air Refueling Wing recite the Air Force song during the Distinguished Flying Cross ceremony at RAF Mildenhall, England, April 16, 2025. The ceremony was held to celebrate Capt. Andrew Setrin, 351st Air Refueling Squadron KC-135 pilot, and his accomplishment during a high-risk aerial mission. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Sarah Spadie)

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250416-F-DI187-1442

U.S. Air Force Gen. James Hecker, left, U.S. Air Forces in Europe - Air Forces Africa commander, awards Capt. Andrew Setrin, 351st Air Refueling Squadron KC-135 pilot, a Distinguished Flying Cross certificate at RAF Mildenhall, England, April 16, 2025. Setrin was recognized for his actions during a high-risk aerial mission where he played a critical role in supporting a large coalition air defense effort by refueling combat aircraft under fire, helping to stop a major Iranian attack and protect allied forces. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Sarah Spadie)

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250416-F-DI187-1433

U.S. Air Force Capt. Andrew Setrin, 351st Air Refueling Squadron KC-135 pilot, poses for a photo after being awarded a Distinguished Flying Cross at RAF Mildenhall, England, April 16, 2025. Setrin was recognized for his actions during a high-risk aerial mission where he played a critical role in supporting a large coalition air defense effort by refueling combat aircraft under fire, helping to stop a major Iranian attack and protect allied forces. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Sarah Spadie)

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250416-F-DI187-1387

U.S. Air Force Gen. James Hecker, left, U.S. Air Forces in Europe - Air Forces Africa commander, pins the Distinguished Flying Cross ribbon onto Capt. Andrew Setrin, 351st Air Refueling Squadron KC-135 pilot, at RAF Mildenhall, England, April 16, 2025. Setrin was recognized for his actions during a high-risk aerial mission where he played a critical role in supporting a large coalition air defense effort by refueling combat aircraft under fire, helping to stop a major Iranian attack and protect allied forces. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Sarah Spadie)

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250416-F-DI187-1381

U.S. Air Force Gen. James Hecker, left, U.S. Air Forces in Europe - Air Forces Africa commander, pins the Distinguished Flying Cross ribbon onto Capt. Andrew Setrin, 351st Air Refueling Squadron KC-135 pilot, at RAF Mildenhall, England, April 16, 2025. Setrin was recognized for his actions during a high-risk aerial mission where he played a critical role in supporting a large coalition air defense effort by refueling combat aircraft under fire, helping to stop a major Iranian attack and protect allied forces. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Sarah Spadie)

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250416-F-DI187-1341

U.S. Air Force Gen. James Hecker, left, U.S. Air Forces in Europe - Air Forces Africa commander, and Capt. Andrew Setrin, 351st Air Refueling Squadron KC-135 pilot, stand at attention during the presentation of the Distinguished Flying Cross at RAF Mildenhall, England, April 16, 2025. DFC is a military decoration awarded for bravery and achievement in aerial combat. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Sarah Spadie)

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250416-F-DI187-1274

U.S. Air Force Gen. James Hecker, left, U.S. Air Forces in Europe - Air Forces Africa commander, speaks during the Distinguished Flying Cross ceremony at RAF Mildenhall, England, April 16, 2025. The ceremony was held to celebrate Capt. Andrew Setrin, 351st Air Refueling Squadron KC-135 pilot, and his accomplishment during a high-risk aerial mission. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Sarah Spadie)

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