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U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Marissa Tooze, 351st Air Refueling Squadron boom operator, refuels a B-52 Stratofortress from the 501st Combat Support Wing, RAF Fairford, England, during a bomber task force mission over the Mediterranean Sea, Feb. 17, 2025. The aircrew participated in a bomber task force mission, which showed the ability to rapidly project combat power, demonstrating U.S. lethality and readiness in a dynamic security environment. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Aidan Martinez)