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U.S. Air Force Capt. Audrey Springer, right, and Capt. Jeff Chae, 351st Air Refueling Squadron KC-135 Stratotanker pilots, review a pre-flight checklist on a KC-135 Stratotanker during the base readiness exercise Aw-R-Go at Royal Air Force Mildenhall, England, May 13, 2024. Pre-flight checks are performed to ensure the aircraft is operational and ready to effectively conduct air refueling and combat support operations throughout the European and African areas of responsibility. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman Aidan Martinez)