U.S. Air Force aircrew members assigned to the 459th Air Refueling Wing prepare for a refueling mission aboard a KC-135 Stratotanker at Joint Base Andrews, Md., April 22, 2025. The 459th ARW operates the KC-135 to extend the global reach of U.S. and allied forces. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Gianluca Ciccopiedi)