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U.S. Air Force Airman First Class Austin Kaiser Joly, 92nd Air Refueling Squadron in-flight refueling specialists, prepares to fuel a B-52 Stratofortress, during exercise Global Thunder 23, April 16, 2023. The 92nd Air Refueling Wing, along with mission partners, participate in Global Thunder, United States Strategic Command’s annual command control training exercise that enhances readiness (U.S. Air Force Photo by Capt. Teri L. Bunce)

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A U.S. Air Force KC -135 Stratotanker prepares for take-off at Fairchild Air Force Base, Washington, April 12, 2023. KC-135 aircraft have operated as the U.S. Air Force’s core aerial refueling plane for more than 50 years. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Lillian Patterson)

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A KC-135 Stratotanker performs a refueling connection with a B-52 Stratofortress during Exercise Global Thunder 2019 over the U.S. Northwestern Region, November 2018. Global Thunder is a U.S. Strategic Command exercise designed to ensure an efficient mission response by testing Airmen's ability to execute command, control and operational procedures during simulated combat scenarios. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Lawrence Sena)

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An aircrew from the 384th Air Refueling Squadron flies a KC-135 Stratotanker during Exercise Global Thunder 2019 over the U.S. Northwestern Region, Novermber 2018. Global Thunder is a U.S. Strategic Command exercise designed to ensure an efficient mission response by testing Airmen's ability to execute command, control and operational procedures during simulated combat scenarios. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Lawrence Sena)

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Aircrews from Fairchild conduct an alert response during Exercise Global Thunder 2019 at Fairchild Air Force Base, Washington, November 2018. Global Thunder is a U.S. Strategic Command exercise designed to ensure an efficient mission response by testing Airmen's ability to execute command, control and operational procedures during simulated combat scenariors. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Lawrence Sena)

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Staff Sgt. Austin Garcia and Senior Airman Dan O'Connor, 92nd Aircraft Maintenance Squadron crew chiefs, remove engine covers as part of an alert response during Exercise Global Thunder 2019 at Fairchild Staff Sgt. Austin Garcia and Senior Airman Dan O'Connor, 92nd Aircraft Maintenance Squadron crew chiefs, remove engine covers as part of an alert response during Exercise Global Thunder 2019 at Fairchild Air Force Base, Washington, November 2018. Global Thunder is a U.S. Strategic Command exercise designed to ensure an efficient mission response by testing Airmen's ability to execute command, control and operational procedures during simulated combat scenarios. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Lawrence Sena)

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181103-F-WH061-053

Staff Sgt. Austin Garcia and Senior Airman Dan O'Connor, 92nd Aircraft Maintenance Squadron crew chiefs supervise pre-flight checks during Exercise Global Thunder 2019 at Fairchild Air Force Base, Washington, November 2018. Global Thunder is a U.S. Strategic Command exercise designed to ensure an efficient mission response by testing Airmen's ability to execute command, control and operational procedures during simulated combat scenarios. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Lawrence Sena)

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A KC-135 Statotanker flies to perform refueling connections with a B-52 Stratofortress during Exercise Global Thunder 2019 over the U.S. Northwestern Region, November 2018. Global Thunder is a U.S. Strategic Command exercise designed to ensure an efficient mission response by testing Airmen's ability to execute command, control and operational procedures during simulated combat scenarios. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Lawrence Sena)

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Global Thunder keeps Airmen ready for anything

An Airman from the 92nd Aircraft Maintenance Squadron de-ices a KC-135 Stratotanker during Exercise Global Thunder 2018 at Fairchild Air Force Base, Washington, Nov. 4, 2017. Global Thunder is an annual U.S. Strategic Command (USSTRATCOM) exercise designed to provide training opportunities to test and validate command, control and operational procedures. The training is based on a notional scenario developed to drive execution of USSTRATCOM and component forces’ ability to support the geographic combatant commands, deter adversaries and, if necessary, employ forces as directed by the President of the United States. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Janelle Patino)

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Global Thunder keeps Airmen ready for anything

Staff Sgt. Matthew Mundy, 92nd Security Forces Squadron certified defense operations controller, secures the flightline during Exercise Global Thunder 2018 at Fairchild Air Force Base, Washington, Nov. 4, 2017. Global Thunder is an annual U.S. Strategic Command (USSTRATCOM) exercise designed to provide training opportunities to test and validate command, control and operational procedures. The training is based on a notional scenario developed to drive execution of USSTRATCOM and component forces’ ability to support the geographic combatant commands, deter adversaries and, if necessary, employ forces as directed by the President of the United States. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Janelle Patino)

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Global Thunder keeps Airmen ready for anything

Senior Airman Timothy Diehl (left), KC-135 Stratotanker boom operator, and Maj. Miguel Fernandez, KC-135 pilot, respond to an alert call during Exercise Global Thunder 2018 at Fairchild Air Force Base, Washington, Nov. 4, 2017. Global Thunder is an annual U.S. Strategic Command (USSTRATCOM) exercise designed to provide training opportunities to test and validate command, control and operational procedures. The training is based on a notional scenario developed to drive execution of USSTRATCOM and component forces’ ability to support the geographic combatant commands, deter adversaries and, if necessary, employ forces as directed by the President of the United States. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Ryan Lackey)

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Global Thunder keeps Airmen ready for anything

Senior Airman Adan Esqueda, 92nd Operations Support Squadron air traffic controller, calls airfield ground crews to attend an aircraft during Exercise Global Thunder 2018 at Fairchild Air Force Base, Washington, Nov. 1, 2017. Global Thunder is an annual U.S. Strategic Command (USSTRATCOM) exercise designed to provide training opportunities to test and validate command, control and operational procedures. The training is based on a notional scenario developed to drive execution of USSTRATCOM and component forces’ ability to support the geographic combatant commands, deter adversaries and, if necessary, employ forces as directed by the President of the United States. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Ryan Lackey)

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Global Thunder keeps Airmen ready for anything

(From left to right) Senior Airman Timothy Diehl, KC-135 Stratotanker boom operator, Maj. Miguel Fernandez, KC-135 pilot, and Senior Airman Megan Myers, 141st Maintenance Group crew chief, respond to an alert call during Exercise Global Thunder 2018 at Fairchild Air Force Base, Washington, Nov. 4, 2017. Global Thunder is an annual U.S. Strategic Command (USSTRATCOM) exercise designed to provide training opportunities to test and validate command, control and operational procedures. The training is based on a notional scenario developed to drive execution of USSTRATCOM and component forces’ ability to support the geographic combatant commands, deter adversaries and, if necessary, employ forces as directed by the President of the United States. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Ryan Lackey)

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Global Thunder keeps Airmen ready for anything

Senior Airman Megan Myers, 141st Maintenance Group crew chief, supervises KC-135 Stratotanker pre-flight checks during Exercise Global Thunder 2018 at Fairchild Air Force Base, Washington, Nov. 4, 2017. Global Thunder is an annual U.S. Strategic Command (USSTRATCOM) exercise designed to provide training opportunities to test and validate command, control and operational procedures. The training is based on a notional scenario developed to drive execution of USSTRATCOM and component forces’ ability to support the geographic combatant commands, deter adversaries and, if necessary, employ forces as directed by the President of the United States. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Ryan Lackey)

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