A 67th Fighter Squadron pilot is refueled by a 909th Air Refueling Squadron KC-135 Stratotanker during a Turkey Shoot competition over the Pacific Ocean, Dec. 2, 2021. Aerial refueling allows aircraft to accomplish the mission efficiently, eliminating the need to return to base for fuel. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Cesar J. Navarro)