Two pilots from 909th Air Refueling Squadron, Capt Matt Valenzuela and Capt Mark Richardson, perform pre-flight checks on a KC-135 Stratotanker at Kadena Air Base, Japan, Nov 6, 2021. The 909 ARS are the Pacific Air Force's lead force for air refueling U.S. and allied aircraft during all contingencies. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Soo C. Kim)