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A tiltrotor aircraft prepares to connect with a fuel cable while flying over water; two other tiltrotor aircraft are nearby, with a cloudy sky in the background.

Help Is on the Way

Air Force CV-22 Ospreys assigned to the 353rd Special Operations Wing conduct tiltrotor, air-to-air refueling with an MC-130J Commando II while flying to Clark Air Base, Philippines, over international waters, July 26, 2025. At the request of the Philippine government, the wing is working alongside Philippine armed forces to provide aid to communities affected by consecutive storms and a monsoon.

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