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A jet prepares to receive fuel midair above snow-covered mountains.

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An Air Force F-16 Fighting Falcon approaches a KC-135 Stratotanker to receive fuel over Alaska, June 14, 2023, during Red Flag-Alaska 23-2, an advanced aerial combat training exercise.

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Tags: Red Flag-Alaska, Air Force, training, Red Flag Alaska 23-2
Credit: Air Force Staff Sgt. Jessi Roth VIRIN: 230615-F-PW483-1003C.JPG

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