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U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. David Pridgeon, 92nd Maintenance Squadron aircraft maintainer, replaces a primary chain on a Multi-Point Refueling System pod at Fairchild Air Force Base, Washington, June 10, 2025. This maintenance ensures the KC-135 Stratotanker remains capable of extending the range and operational endurance of mission-critical aircraft. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman Emilee Seiler)

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From left, U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Tanner Feldhausen and Senior Airmen Bradey Bonsell, 92nd Maintenance Squadron aircraft maintainers, replace a primary chain on a Multi-Point Refueling System pod at Fairchild Air Force Base, Washington, June 10, 2025. This maintenance ensures the KC-135 Stratotanker remains a ready and reliable aerial refueling platform, extending the reach of U.S. and allied forces. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman Emilee Seiler)

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U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Bradey Bonsell, 92nd Maintenance Squadron aircraft maintainer, replaces a primary chain on a Multi-Point Refueling System pod at Fairchild Air Force Base, Washington, June 10, 2025. This maintenance is critical for maintaining the KC-135 Stratotanker’s ability to refuel aircraft. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman Emilee Seiler)

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U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Bradey Bonsell, 92nd Maintenance Squadron aircraft maintainer, fixes a specialized chain installation tool on a Multi-Point Refueling System pod at Fairchild Air Force Base, Washington, June 10, 2025. Bonsell fixed the tool to replace a primary chain on a MPRS pod, allowing the KC-135 Stratotanker to refuel two aircraft simultaneously and extend their mission range. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman Emilee Seiler)

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U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Tanner Feldhausen, 92nd Maintenance Squadron aircraft maintainer, cleans a KC-135 Stratotanker brake at Fairchild Air Force Base, Washington, June 10, 2025. Feldhausen cleaned the brake before it is set off to the non-destructive inspection shop, where inspectors check for cracks and defects before the brake undergoes repainting and returns to service. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman Emilee Seiler).

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Matthew Parker, Department of Defense sheet metal mechanic, cleans a telescoping tube for a KC-135 Stratotanker boom before replacing its signal wire at Fairchild Air Force Base, Washington, June 10, 2025. Parker replaced the signal wire to ensure accurate boom control and data transmission, critical for safe and effective aerial refueling and mission success.

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