A 909th Air Refueling Squadron KC-135 Stratotanker takes off, April 11, 2019, at Yokota Air Base, Japan. The 909 ARS provides air refueling capabilities to U.S, allies, and partners within the Pacific area of responsibility. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Donald Hudson)

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