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A jet receives fuel from the boom of another aircraft while in flight over snowy mountain peaks.

Afghan Altitude

An Air Force F-16 Fighting Falcon receives fuel from a KC-135 Stratotanker over Afghanistan, Jan. 23, 2018. The F-16 provides air support to Afghan and coalition forces on the ground. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Paul Labbe

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