79 ARS conducts KC-10 refueling mission

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A U.S. Air Force KC-10 Extender with the 79th Air Refueling Squadron, 349th Air Mobility Wing, Travis Air Force Base, Calif. performs one of its last air refueling mission over the Pacific Ocean, Feb. 24, 2023.

79 ARS KC-10 Extender Refueling Mission

A U.S. Air Force KC-10 Extender with the 79th Air Refueling Squadron, 349th Air Mobility Wing, Travis Air Force Base, Calif. performs one of its last air refueling mission over the Pacific Ocean, Feb. 24, 2023. (U.S. Air Force Photo by Tech Sgt. Daniel Peterson)
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A U.S. Air Force KC-10 Extender with the 79th Air Refueling Squadron, 349th Air Mobility Wing, Travis Air Force Base, Calif. performs one of its last air refueling mission over the Pacific Ocean, Feb. 24, 2023.

79 ARS KC-10 Extender Refueling Mission

A U.S. Air Force KC-10 Extender with the 79th Air Refueling Squadron, 349th Air Mobility Wing, Travis Air Force Base, Calif. performs one of its last air refueling mission over the Pacific Ocean, Feb. 24, 2023. (U.S. Air Force Photo by Tech Sgt. Daniel Peterson)

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U.S. Air Force Maj. Dylan Peralta (right) and , a KC-10 Extender pilot with the 79th Air Refueling Squadron, pilots a KC-10 Extender over the Pacific Ocean, February 24, 2023. The KC-10 performs the tasks of a both a fuel tanker and cargo aircraft. (U.S. Air Force photo by Grant Okubo)

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Two KC-10 Extenders off as U.S. Air Force Capt. John Milani, a KC-10 Extender pilot with the 79th Air Refueling Squadron, prepares for takeoff at Travis Air Force Base, California, February 24, 2023. The KC-10 performs the tasks of a both a fuel tanker and cargo aircraft. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Daniel Peterson)

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A U.S. Air Force KC-10 Extender with the 79th Air Refueling Squadron, 349th Air Mobility Wing, Travis Air Force Base, Calif. performs one of its last air refueling mission over the Pacific Ocean, Feb. 24, 2023.

79 ARS Refueling the KC-10

A U.S. Air Force KC-10 Extender with the 79th Air Refueling Squadron, 349th Air Mobility Wing, Travis Air Force Base, Calif. performs one of its last air refueling mission over the Pacific Ocean, Feb. 24, 2023. (U.S. Air Force photo by Grant Okubo)

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A KC-10 extender conducts air refueling missions over the pacific, Feb. 24, 2023.

79 ARS Refueling the KC-10

U.S. Air Force Lt. Col. Jessica Olson, a flight evaluator and instructor with the 79th Air Refueling Squadron, pilots a KC-10 Extender over the Pacific Ocean, February 24, 2023. The KC-10 performs the tasks of a both a fuel tanker and cargo aircraft. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Daniel Peterson)

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Senior Airman Kevin Muerle ,KC-10 Extender boom operator with the 79th Air Refueling Squadron, 349th Air Mobility Wing, Travis Air Force Base, Calif. performs a system check during a recent air refueling mission over the Pacific Ocean, Feb. 24,

79 ARS Refueling KC-10

Senior Airman Kevin Muerle ,KC-10 Extender boom operator with the 79th Air Refueling Squadron, 349th Air Mobility Wing, Travis Air Force Base, Calif. performs a system check during a recent air refueling mission over the Pacific Ocean, Feb. 24, 2023. (U.S. Air Force photo by Grant Okubo)

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A U.S. Air Force KC-10 Extender with the 79th Air Refueling Squadron, 349th Air Mobility Wing, Travis Air Force Base, Calif. performs one of its last air refueling mission over the Pacific Ocean, Feb. 24, 2023.

79 ARS Refueling KC-10

A U.S. Air Force KC-10 Extender with the 79th Air Refueling Squadron, 349th Air Mobility Wing, Travis Air Force Base, Calif. performs one of its last air refueling mission over the Pacific Ocean, Feb. 24, 2023. (U.S. Air Force photo by Grant Okubo)

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A KC-10 extender prepares to land at Travis Air Force Base, Feb.24, 2023 after conducting air refueling missions over the pacific.

79 ARS conducts KC-10 Refueling mission

A U.S. Air Force pilot, with the 79th Air Refueling Squadron, makes his landing approach inside a KC-10 Extender at Travis Air Force Base, California, February 24, 2023. The KC-10 performed one of its last missions as the Air Force prepares to retire the aircraft. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Daniel Peterson)

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79 ARS conducts KC-10 refueling mission

79 ARS conducts KC-10 refueling mission

U.S. Air Force Master Sgt. Jesse Farley and Master Sgt. Steven Garbett, boom operators with the 79th Air Refueling Squadron, prepare to connect the boom of the KC-10 Extender during a refueling training mission over the Pacific Ocean on February 24, 2023. The 79th ARS conducted the training involving three KC-10 aircrafts. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Daniel Peterson)

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79 ARS conducts KC-10 refueling mission

U.S. Air Force Master Sgt. Steven Garbett, a boom operator with the 79th Air Refueling Squadron, guides the refueling mechanism to another KC-10 Extender during a simulated training mission over the Pacific Ocean, February 24, 2023. Garbett made multiple successful connections with the KC-10 on several passes. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Daniel Peterson)

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A U.S. Air Force KC-10 Extender with the 79th Air Refueling Squadron, 349th Air Mobility Wing, Travis Air Force Base, Calif. prepares to take off during one of its last air refueling mission over the Pacific Ocean, Feb. 24, 2023

79 ARS Refueling the KC-10

A U.S. Air Force KC-10 Extender with the 79th Air Refueling Squadron, 349th Air Mobility Wing, Travis Air Force Base, Calif. prepares to take off during one of its last air refueling mission over the Pacific Ocean, Feb. 24, 2023. (U.S. Air Force photo by Grant Okubo)

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79 ARS conducts KC-10 Refueling mission

U.S. Air Force Maj. Dylan Peralta (right) and , a KC-10 Extender pilot with the 79th Air Refueling Squadron, pilots a KC-10 Extender over the Pacific Ocean, February 24, 2023. The KC-10 performs the tasks of a both a fuel tanker and cargo aircraft. (U.S. Air Force photo by Grant Okubo)
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A U.S. Air Force KC-10 Extender with the 79th Air Refueling Squadron, 349th Air Mobility Wing, Travis Air Force Base, Calif. performs one of its last air refueling mission over the Pacific Ocean, Feb. 24, 2023.

79 ARS KC-10 Extender Refueling Mission

A U.S. Air Force KC-10 Extender with the 79th Air Refueling Squadron, 349th Air Mobility Wing, Travis Air Force Base, Calif. performs one of its last air refueling mission over the Pacific Ocean, Feb. 24, 2023. (U.S. Air Force Photo by Tech Sgt. Daniel Peterson)

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79 ARS conducts KC-10 Refueling mission

U.S. Air Force Maj. Dylan Peralta (right) and , a KC-10 Extender pilot with the 79th Air Refueling Squadron, pilots a KC-10 Extender over the Pacific Ocean, February 24, 2023. The KC-10 performs the tasks of a both a fuel tanker and cargo aircraft. (U.S. Air Force photo by Grant Okubo)

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79 ARS conducts KC-10 refueling mission

79 ARS conducts KC-10 refueling mission

Two KC-10 Extenders off as U.S. Air Force Capt. John Milani, a KC-10 Extender pilot with the 79th Air Refueling Squadron, prepares for takeoff at Travis Air Force Base, California, February 24, 2023. The KC-10 performs the tasks of a both a fuel tanker and cargo aircraft. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Daniel Peterson)

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A U.S. Air Force KC-10 Extender with the 79th Air Refueling Squadron, 349th Air Mobility Wing, Travis Air Force Base, Calif. performs one of its last air refueling mission over the Pacific Ocean, Feb. 24, 2023.

79 ARS Refueling the KC-10

A U.S. Air Force KC-10 Extender with the 79th Air Refueling Squadron, 349th Air Mobility Wing, Travis Air Force Base, Calif. performs one of its last air refueling mission over the Pacific Ocean, Feb. 24, 2023. (U.S. Air Force photo by Grant Okubo)

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A KC-10 extender conducts air refueling missions over the pacific, Feb. 24, 2023.

79 ARS Refueling the KC-10

U.S. Air Force Lt. Col. Jessica Olson, a flight evaluator and instructor with the 79th Air Refueling Squadron, pilots a KC-10 Extender over the Pacific Ocean, February 24, 2023. The KC-10 performs the tasks of a both a fuel tanker and cargo aircraft. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Daniel Peterson)

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Senior Airman Kevin Muerle ,KC-10 Extender boom operator with the 79th Air Refueling Squadron, 349th Air Mobility Wing, Travis Air Force Base, Calif. performs a system check during a recent air refueling mission over the Pacific Ocean, Feb. 24,

79 ARS Refueling KC-10

Senior Airman Kevin Muerle ,KC-10 Extender boom operator with the 79th Air Refueling Squadron, 349th Air Mobility Wing, Travis Air Force Base, Calif. performs a system check during a recent air refueling mission over the Pacific Ocean, Feb. 24, 2023. (U.S. Air Force photo by Grant Okubo)

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A U.S. Air Force KC-10 Extender with the 79th Air Refueling Squadron, 349th Air Mobility Wing, Travis Air Force Base, Calif. performs one of its last air refueling mission over the Pacific Ocean, Feb. 24, 2023.

79 ARS Refueling KC-10

A U.S. Air Force KC-10 Extender with the 79th Air Refueling Squadron, 349th Air Mobility Wing, Travis Air Force Base, Calif. performs one of its last air refueling mission over the Pacific Ocean, Feb. 24, 2023. (U.S. Air Force photo by Grant Okubo)

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A KC-10 extender prepares to land at Travis Air Force Base, Feb.24, 2023 after conducting air refueling missions over the pacific.

79 ARS conducts KC-10 Refueling mission

A U.S. Air Force pilot, with the 79th Air Refueling Squadron, makes his landing approach inside a KC-10 Extender at Travis Air Force Base, California, February 24, 2023. The KC-10 performed one of its last missions as the Air Force prepares to retire the aircraft. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Daniel Peterson)

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79 ARS conducts KC-10 refueling mission

79 ARS conducts KC-10 refueling mission

U.S. Air Force Master Sgt. Jesse Farley and Master Sgt. Steven Garbett, boom operators with the 79th Air Refueling Squadron, prepare to connect the boom of the KC-10 Extender during a refueling training mission over the Pacific Ocean on February 24, 2023. The 79th ARS conducted the training involving three KC-10 aircrafts. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Daniel Peterson)

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79 ARS conducts KC-10 refueling mission

79 ARS conducts KC-10 refueling mission

U.S. Air Force Master Sgt. Steven Garbett, a boom operator with the 79th Air Refueling Squadron, guides the refueling mechanism to another KC-10 Extender during a simulated training mission over the Pacific Ocean, February 24, 2023. Garbett made multiple successful connections with the KC-10 on several passes. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Daniel Peterson)

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A U.S. Air Force KC-10 Extender with the 79th Air Refueling Squadron, 349th Air Mobility Wing, Travis Air Force Base, Calif. prepares to take off during one of its last air refueling mission over the Pacific Ocean, Feb. 24, 2023

79 ARS Refueling the KC-10

A U.S. Air Force KC-10 Extender with the 79th Air Refueling Squadron, 349th Air Mobility Wing, Travis Air Force Base, Calif. prepares to take off during one of its last air refueling mission over the Pacific Ocean, Feb. 24, 2023. (U.S. Air Force photo by Grant Okubo)

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79 ARS conducts KC-10 refueling mission

79 ARS conducts KC-10 refueling mission

Two KC-10 Extenders off as U.S. Air Force Capt. John Milani, a KC-10 Extender pilot with the 79th Air Refueling Squadron, prepares for takeoff at Travis Air Force Base, California, February 24, 2023. The KC-10 performs the tasks of a both a fuel tanker and cargo aircraft. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Daniel Peterson)
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A U.S. Air Force KC-10 Extender with the 79th Air Refueling Squadron, 349th Air Mobility Wing, Travis Air Force Base, Calif. performs one of its last air refueling mission over the Pacific Ocean, Feb. 24, 2023.

79 ARS KC-10 Extender Refueling Mission

A U.S. Air Force KC-10 Extender with the 79th Air Refueling Squadron, 349th Air Mobility Wing, Travis Air Force Base, Calif. performs one of its last air refueling mission over the Pacific Ocean, Feb. 24, 2023. (U.S. Air Force Photo by Tech Sgt. Daniel Peterson)

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79 ARS conducts KC-10 Refueling mission

U.S. Air Force Maj. Dylan Peralta (right) and , a KC-10 Extender pilot with the 79th Air Refueling Squadron, pilots a KC-10 Extender over the Pacific Ocean, February 24, 2023. The KC-10 performs the tasks of a both a fuel tanker and cargo aircraft. (U.S. Air Force photo by Grant Okubo)

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79 ARS conducts KC-10 refueling mission

79 ARS conducts KC-10 refueling mission

Two KC-10 Extenders off as U.S. Air Force Capt. John Milani, a KC-10 Extender pilot with the 79th Air Refueling Squadron, prepares for takeoff at Travis Air Force Base, California, February 24, 2023. The KC-10 performs the tasks of a both a fuel tanker and cargo aircraft. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Daniel Peterson)

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A U.S. Air Force KC-10 Extender with the 79th Air Refueling Squadron, 349th Air Mobility Wing, Travis Air Force Base, Calif. performs one of its last air refueling mission over the Pacific Ocean, Feb. 24, 2023.

79 ARS Refueling the KC-10

A U.S. Air Force KC-10 Extender with the 79th Air Refueling Squadron, 349th Air Mobility Wing, Travis Air Force Base, Calif. performs one of its last air refueling mission over the Pacific Ocean, Feb. 24, 2023. (U.S. Air Force photo by Grant Okubo)

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A KC-10 extender conducts air refueling missions over the pacific, Feb. 24, 2023.

79 ARS Refueling the KC-10

U.S. Air Force Lt. Col. Jessica Olson, a flight evaluator and instructor with the 79th Air Refueling Squadron, pilots a KC-10 Extender over the Pacific Ocean, February 24, 2023. The KC-10 performs the tasks of a both a fuel tanker and cargo aircraft. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Daniel Peterson)

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Senior Airman Kevin Muerle ,KC-10 Extender boom operator with the 79th Air Refueling Squadron, 349th Air Mobility Wing, Travis Air Force Base, Calif. performs a system check during a recent air refueling mission over the Pacific Ocean, Feb. 24,

79 ARS Refueling KC-10

Senior Airman Kevin Muerle ,KC-10 Extender boom operator with the 79th Air Refueling Squadron, 349th Air Mobility Wing, Travis Air Force Base, Calif. performs a system check during a recent air refueling mission over the Pacific Ocean, Feb. 24, 2023. (U.S. Air Force photo by Grant Okubo)

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A U.S. Air Force KC-10 Extender with the 79th Air Refueling Squadron, 349th Air Mobility Wing, Travis Air Force Base, Calif. performs one of its last air refueling mission over the Pacific Ocean, Feb. 24, 2023.

79 ARS Refueling KC-10

A U.S. Air Force KC-10 Extender with the 79th Air Refueling Squadron, 349th Air Mobility Wing, Travis Air Force Base, Calif. performs one of its last air refueling mission over the Pacific Ocean, Feb. 24, 2023. (U.S. Air Force photo by Grant Okubo)

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A KC-10 extender prepares to land at Travis Air Force Base, Feb.24, 2023 after conducting air refueling missions over the pacific.

79 ARS conducts KC-10 Refueling mission

A U.S. Air Force pilot, with the 79th Air Refueling Squadron, makes his landing approach inside a KC-10 Extender at Travis Air Force Base, California, February 24, 2023. The KC-10 performed one of its last missions as the Air Force prepares to retire the aircraft. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Daniel Peterson)

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79 ARS conducts KC-10 refueling mission

79 ARS conducts KC-10 refueling mission

U.S. Air Force Master Sgt. Jesse Farley and Master Sgt. Steven Garbett, boom operators with the 79th Air Refueling Squadron, prepare to connect the boom of the KC-10 Extender during a refueling training mission over the Pacific Ocean on February 24, 2023. The 79th ARS conducted the training involving three KC-10 aircrafts. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Daniel Peterson)

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79 ARS conducts KC-10 refueling mission

79 ARS conducts KC-10 refueling mission

U.S. Air Force Master Sgt. Steven Garbett, a boom operator with the 79th Air Refueling Squadron, guides the refueling mechanism to another KC-10 Extender during a simulated training mission over the Pacific Ocean, February 24, 2023. Garbett made multiple successful connections with the KC-10 on several passes. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Daniel Peterson)

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A U.S. Air Force KC-10 Extender with the 79th Air Refueling Squadron, 349th Air Mobility Wing, Travis Air Force Base, Calif. prepares to take off during one of its last air refueling mission over the Pacific Ocean, Feb. 24, 2023

79 ARS Refueling the KC-10

A U.S. Air Force KC-10 Extender with the 79th Air Refueling Squadron, 349th Air Mobility Wing, Travis Air Force Base, Calif. prepares to take off during one of its last air refueling mission over the Pacific Ocean, Feb. 24, 2023. (U.S. Air Force photo by Grant Okubo)

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A U.S. Air Force KC-10 Extender with the 79th Air Refueling Squadron, 349th Air Mobility Wing, Travis Air Force Base, Calif. performs one of its last air refueling mission over the Pacific Ocean, Feb. 24, 2023.

79 ARS Refueling the KC-10

A U.S. Air Force KC-10 Extender with the 79th Air Refueling Squadron, 349th Air Mobility Wing, Travis Air Force Base, Calif. performs one of its last air refueling mission over the Pacific Ocean, Feb. 24, 2023. (U.S. Air Force photo by Grant Okubo)
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A U.S. Air Force KC-10 Extender with the 79th Air Refueling Squadron, 349th Air Mobility Wing, Travis Air Force Base, Calif. performs one of its last air refueling mission over the Pacific Ocean, Feb. 24, 2023.

79 ARS KC-10 Extender Refueling Mission

A U.S. Air Force KC-10 Extender with the 79th Air Refueling Squadron, 349th Air Mobility Wing, Travis Air Force Base, Calif. performs one of its last air refueling mission over the Pacific Ocean, Feb. 24, 2023. (U.S. Air Force Photo by Tech Sgt. Daniel Peterson)

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79 ARS conducts KC-10 Refueling mission

U.S. Air Force Maj. Dylan Peralta (right) and , a KC-10 Extender pilot with the 79th Air Refueling Squadron, pilots a KC-10 Extender over the Pacific Ocean, February 24, 2023. The KC-10 performs the tasks of a both a fuel tanker and cargo aircraft. (U.S. Air Force photo by Grant Okubo)

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79 ARS conducts KC-10 refueling mission

Two KC-10 Extenders off as U.S. Air Force Capt. John Milani, a KC-10 Extender pilot with the 79th Air Refueling Squadron, prepares for takeoff at Travis Air Force Base, California, February 24, 2023. The KC-10 performs the tasks of a both a fuel tanker and cargo aircraft. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Daniel Peterson)

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A U.S. Air Force KC-10 Extender with the 79th Air Refueling Squadron, 349th Air Mobility Wing, Travis Air Force Base, Calif. performs one of its last air refueling mission over the Pacific Ocean, Feb. 24, 2023.

79 ARS Refueling the KC-10

A U.S. Air Force KC-10 Extender with the 79th Air Refueling Squadron, 349th Air Mobility Wing, Travis Air Force Base, Calif. performs one of its last air refueling mission over the Pacific Ocean, Feb. 24, 2023. (U.S. Air Force photo by Grant Okubo)

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A KC-10 extender conducts air refueling missions over the pacific, Feb. 24, 2023.

79 ARS Refueling the KC-10

U.S. Air Force Lt. Col. Jessica Olson, a flight evaluator and instructor with the 79th Air Refueling Squadron, pilots a KC-10 Extender over the Pacific Ocean, February 24, 2023. The KC-10 performs the tasks of a both a fuel tanker and cargo aircraft. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Daniel Peterson)

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Senior Airman Kevin Muerle ,KC-10 Extender boom operator with the 79th Air Refueling Squadron, 349th Air Mobility Wing, Travis Air Force Base, Calif. performs a system check during a recent air refueling mission over the Pacific Ocean, Feb. 24,

79 ARS Refueling KC-10

Senior Airman Kevin Muerle ,KC-10 Extender boom operator with the 79th Air Refueling Squadron, 349th Air Mobility Wing, Travis Air Force Base, Calif. performs a system check during a recent air refueling mission over the Pacific Ocean, Feb. 24, 2023. (U.S. Air Force photo by Grant Okubo)

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A U.S. Air Force KC-10 Extender with the 79th Air Refueling Squadron, 349th Air Mobility Wing, Travis Air Force Base, Calif. performs one of its last air refueling mission over the Pacific Ocean, Feb. 24, 2023.

79 ARS Refueling KC-10

A U.S. Air Force KC-10 Extender with the 79th Air Refueling Squadron, 349th Air Mobility Wing, Travis Air Force Base, Calif. performs one of its last air refueling mission over the Pacific Ocean, Feb. 24, 2023. (U.S. Air Force photo by Grant Okubo)

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A KC-10 extender prepares to land at Travis Air Force Base, Feb.24, 2023 after conducting air refueling missions over the pacific.

79 ARS conducts KC-10 Refueling mission

A U.S. Air Force pilot, with the 79th Air Refueling Squadron, makes his landing approach inside a KC-10 Extender at Travis Air Force Base, California, February 24, 2023. The KC-10 performed one of its last missions as the Air Force prepares to retire the aircraft. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Daniel Peterson)

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79 ARS conducts KC-10 refueling mission

79 ARS conducts KC-10 refueling mission

U.S. Air Force Master Sgt. Jesse Farley and Master Sgt. Steven Garbett, boom operators with the 79th Air Refueling Squadron, prepare to connect the boom of the KC-10 Extender during a refueling training mission over the Pacific Ocean on February 24, 2023. The 79th ARS conducted the training involving three KC-10 aircrafts. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Daniel Peterson)

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79 ARS conducts KC-10 refueling mission

79 ARS conducts KC-10 refueling mission

U.S. Air Force Master Sgt. Steven Garbett, a boom operator with the 79th Air Refueling Squadron, guides the refueling mechanism to another KC-10 Extender during a simulated training mission over the Pacific Ocean, February 24, 2023. Garbett made multiple successful connections with the KC-10 on several passes. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Daniel Peterson)

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A U.S. Air Force KC-10 Extender with the 79th Air Refueling Squadron, 349th Air Mobility Wing, Travis Air Force Base, Calif. prepares to take off during one of its last air refueling mission over the Pacific Ocean, Feb. 24, 2023

79 ARS Refueling the KC-10

A U.S. Air Force KC-10 Extender with the 79th Air Refueling Squadron, 349th Air Mobility Wing, Travis Air Force Base, Calif. prepares to take off during one of its last air refueling mission over the Pacific Ocean, Feb. 24, 2023. (U.S. Air Force photo by Grant Okubo)

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A KC-10 extender conducts air refueling missions over the pacific, Feb. 24, 2023.

79 ARS Refueling the KC-10

U.S. Air Force Lt. Col. Jessica Olson, a flight evaluator and instructor with the 79th Air Refueling Squadron, pilots a KC-10 Extender over the Pacific Ocean, February 24, 2023. The KC-10 performs the tasks of a both a fuel tanker and cargo aircraft. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Daniel Peterson)
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A U.S. Air Force KC-10 Extender with the 79th Air Refueling Squadron, 349th Air Mobility Wing, Travis Air Force Base, Calif. performs one of its last air refueling mission over the Pacific Ocean, Feb. 24, 2023.

79 ARS KC-10 Extender Refueling Mission

A U.S. Air Force KC-10 Extender with the 79th Air Refueling Squadron, 349th Air Mobility Wing, Travis Air Force Base, Calif. performs one of its last air refueling mission over the Pacific Ocean, Feb. 24, 2023. (U.S. Air Force Photo by Tech Sgt. Daniel Peterson)

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79 ARS conducts KC-10 Refueling mission

U.S. Air Force Maj. Dylan Peralta (right) and , a KC-10 Extender pilot with the 79th Air Refueling Squadron, pilots a KC-10 Extender over the Pacific Ocean, February 24, 2023. The KC-10 performs the tasks of a both a fuel tanker and cargo aircraft. (U.S. Air Force photo by Grant Okubo)

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79 ARS conducts KC-10 refueling mission

79 ARS conducts KC-10 refueling mission

Two KC-10 Extenders off as U.S. Air Force Capt. John Milani, a KC-10 Extender pilot with the 79th Air Refueling Squadron, prepares for takeoff at Travis Air Force Base, California, February 24, 2023. The KC-10 performs the tasks of a both a fuel tanker and cargo aircraft. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Daniel Peterson)

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A U.S. Air Force KC-10 Extender with the 79th Air Refueling Squadron, 349th Air Mobility Wing, Travis Air Force Base, Calif. performs one of its last air refueling mission over the Pacific Ocean, Feb. 24, 2023.

79 ARS Refueling the KC-10

A U.S. Air Force KC-10 Extender with the 79th Air Refueling Squadron, 349th Air Mobility Wing, Travis Air Force Base, Calif. performs one of its last air refueling mission over the Pacific Ocean, Feb. 24, 2023. (U.S. Air Force photo by Grant Okubo)

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A KC-10 extender conducts air refueling missions over the pacific, Feb. 24, 2023.

79 ARS Refueling the KC-10

U.S. Air Force Lt. Col. Jessica Olson, a flight evaluator and instructor with the 79th Air Refueling Squadron, pilots a KC-10 Extender over the Pacific Ocean, February 24, 2023. The KC-10 performs the tasks of a both a fuel tanker and cargo aircraft. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Daniel Peterson)

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Senior Airman Kevin Muerle ,KC-10 Extender boom operator with the 79th Air Refueling Squadron, 349th Air Mobility Wing, Travis Air Force Base, Calif. performs a system check during a recent air refueling mission over the Pacific Ocean, Feb. 24,

79 ARS Refueling KC-10

Senior Airman Kevin Muerle ,KC-10 Extender boom operator with the 79th Air Refueling Squadron, 349th Air Mobility Wing, Travis Air Force Base, Calif. performs a system check during a recent air refueling mission over the Pacific Ocean, Feb. 24, 2023. (U.S. Air Force photo by Grant Okubo)

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A U.S. Air Force KC-10 Extender with the 79th Air Refueling Squadron, 349th Air Mobility Wing, Travis Air Force Base, Calif. performs one of its last air refueling mission over the Pacific Ocean, Feb. 24, 2023.

79 ARS Refueling KC-10

A U.S. Air Force KC-10 Extender with the 79th Air Refueling Squadron, 349th Air Mobility Wing, Travis Air Force Base, Calif. performs one of its last air refueling mission over the Pacific Ocean, Feb. 24, 2023. (U.S. Air Force photo by Grant Okubo)

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A KC-10 extender prepares to land at Travis Air Force Base, Feb.24, 2023 after conducting air refueling missions over the pacific.

79 ARS conducts KC-10 Refueling mission

A U.S. Air Force pilot, with the 79th Air Refueling Squadron, makes his landing approach inside a KC-10 Extender at Travis Air Force Base, California, February 24, 2023. The KC-10 performed one of its last missions as the Air Force prepares to retire the aircraft. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Daniel Peterson)

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79 ARS conducts KC-10 refueling mission

U.S. Air Force Master Sgt. Jesse Farley and Master Sgt. Steven Garbett, boom operators with the 79th Air Refueling Squadron, prepare to connect the boom of the KC-10 Extender during a refueling training mission over the Pacific Ocean on February 24, 2023. The 79th ARS conducted the training involving three KC-10 aircrafts. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Daniel Peterson)

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79 ARS conducts KC-10 refueling mission

U.S. Air Force Master Sgt. Steven Garbett, a boom operator with the 79th Air Refueling Squadron, guides the refueling mechanism to another KC-10 Extender during a simulated training mission over the Pacific Ocean, February 24, 2023. Garbett made multiple successful connections with the KC-10 on several passes. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Daniel Peterson)

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A U.S. Air Force KC-10 Extender with the 79th Air Refueling Squadron, 349th Air Mobility Wing, Travis Air Force Base, Calif. prepares to take off during one of its last air refueling mission over the Pacific Ocean, Feb. 24, 2023

79 ARS Refueling the KC-10

A U.S. Air Force KC-10 Extender with the 79th Air Refueling Squadron, 349th Air Mobility Wing, Travis Air Force Base, Calif. prepares to take off during one of its last air refueling mission over the Pacific Ocean, Feb. 24, 2023. (U.S. Air Force photo by Grant Okubo)

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Senior Airman Kevin Muerle ,KC-10 Extender boom operator with the 79th Air Refueling Squadron, 349th Air Mobility Wing, Travis Air Force Base, Calif. performs a system check during a recent air refueling mission over the Pacific Ocean, Feb. 24,

79 ARS Refueling KC-10

Senior Airman Kevin Muerle ,KC-10 Extender boom operator with the 79th Air Refueling Squadron, 349th Air Mobility Wing, Travis Air Force Base, Calif. performs a system check during a recent air refueling mission over the Pacific Ocean, Feb. 24, 2023. (U.S. Air Force photo by Grant Okubo)
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A U.S. Air Force KC-10 Extender with the 79th Air Refueling Squadron, 349th Air Mobility Wing, Travis Air Force Base, Calif. performs one of its last air refueling mission over the Pacific Ocean, Feb. 24, 2023.

79 ARS KC-10 Extender Refueling Mission

A U.S. Air Force KC-10 Extender with the 79th Air Refueling Squadron, 349th Air Mobility Wing, Travis Air Force Base, Calif. performs one of its last air refueling mission over the Pacific Ocean, Feb. 24, 2023. (U.S. Air Force Photo by Tech Sgt. Daniel Peterson)

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79 ARS conducts KC-10 Refueling mission

U.S. Air Force Maj. Dylan Peralta (right) and , a KC-10 Extender pilot with the 79th Air Refueling Squadron, pilots a KC-10 Extender over the Pacific Ocean, February 24, 2023. The KC-10 performs the tasks of a both a fuel tanker and cargo aircraft. (U.S. Air Force photo by Grant Okubo)

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79 ARS conducts KC-10 refueling mission

Two KC-10 Extenders off as U.S. Air Force Capt. John Milani, a KC-10 Extender pilot with the 79th Air Refueling Squadron, prepares for takeoff at Travis Air Force Base, California, February 24, 2023. The KC-10 performs the tasks of a both a fuel tanker and cargo aircraft. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Daniel Peterson)

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A U.S. Air Force KC-10 Extender with the 79th Air Refueling Squadron, 349th Air Mobility Wing, Travis Air Force Base, Calif. performs one of its last air refueling mission over the Pacific Ocean, Feb. 24, 2023.

79 ARS Refueling the KC-10

A U.S. Air Force KC-10 Extender with the 79th Air Refueling Squadron, 349th Air Mobility Wing, Travis Air Force Base, Calif. performs one of its last air refueling mission over the Pacific Ocean, Feb. 24, 2023. (U.S. Air Force photo by Grant Okubo)

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A KC-10 extender conducts air refueling missions over the pacific, Feb. 24, 2023.

79 ARS Refueling the KC-10

U.S. Air Force Lt. Col. Jessica Olson, a flight evaluator and instructor with the 79th Air Refueling Squadron, pilots a KC-10 Extender over the Pacific Ocean, February 24, 2023. The KC-10 performs the tasks of a both a fuel tanker and cargo aircraft. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Daniel Peterson)

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Senior Airman Kevin Muerle ,KC-10 Extender boom operator with the 79th Air Refueling Squadron, 349th Air Mobility Wing, Travis Air Force Base, Calif. performs a system check during a recent air refueling mission over the Pacific Ocean, Feb. 24,

79 ARS Refueling KC-10

Senior Airman Kevin Muerle ,KC-10 Extender boom operator with the 79th Air Refueling Squadron, 349th Air Mobility Wing, Travis Air Force Base, Calif. performs a system check during a recent air refueling mission over the Pacific Ocean, Feb. 24, 2023. (U.S. Air Force photo by Grant Okubo)

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A U.S. Air Force KC-10 Extender with the 79th Air Refueling Squadron, 349th Air Mobility Wing, Travis Air Force Base, Calif. performs one of its last air refueling mission over the Pacific Ocean, Feb. 24, 2023.

79 ARS Refueling KC-10

A U.S. Air Force KC-10 Extender with the 79th Air Refueling Squadron, 349th Air Mobility Wing, Travis Air Force Base, Calif. performs one of its last air refueling mission over the Pacific Ocean, Feb. 24, 2023. (U.S. Air Force photo by Grant Okubo)

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A KC-10 extender prepares to land at Travis Air Force Base, Feb.24, 2023 after conducting air refueling missions over the pacific.

79 ARS conducts KC-10 Refueling mission

A U.S. Air Force pilot, with the 79th Air Refueling Squadron, makes his landing approach inside a KC-10 Extender at Travis Air Force Base, California, February 24, 2023. The KC-10 performed one of its last missions as the Air Force prepares to retire the aircraft. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Daniel Peterson)

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79 ARS conducts KC-10 refueling mission

U.S. Air Force Master Sgt. Jesse Farley and Master Sgt. Steven Garbett, boom operators with the 79th Air Refueling Squadron, prepare to connect the boom of the KC-10 Extender during a refueling training mission over the Pacific Ocean on February 24, 2023. The 79th ARS conducted the training involving three KC-10 aircrafts. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Daniel Peterson)

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79 ARS conducts KC-10 refueling mission

U.S. Air Force Master Sgt. Steven Garbett, a boom operator with the 79th Air Refueling Squadron, guides the refueling mechanism to another KC-10 Extender during a simulated training mission over the Pacific Ocean, February 24, 2023. Garbett made multiple successful connections with the KC-10 on several passes. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Daniel Peterson)

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A U.S. Air Force KC-10 Extender with the 79th Air Refueling Squadron, 349th Air Mobility Wing, Travis Air Force Base, Calif. prepares to take off during one of its last air refueling mission over the Pacific Ocean, Feb. 24, 2023

79 ARS Refueling the KC-10

A U.S. Air Force KC-10 Extender with the 79th Air Refueling Squadron, 349th Air Mobility Wing, Travis Air Force Base, Calif. prepares to take off during one of its last air refueling mission over the Pacific Ocean, Feb. 24, 2023. (U.S. Air Force photo by Grant Okubo)

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A U.S. Air Force KC-10 Extender with the 79th Air Refueling Squadron, 349th Air Mobility Wing, Travis Air Force Base, Calif. performs one of its last air refueling mission over the Pacific Ocean, Feb. 24, 2023.

79 ARS Refueling KC-10

A U.S. Air Force KC-10 Extender with the 79th Air Refueling Squadron, 349th Air Mobility Wing, Travis Air Force Base, Calif. performs one of its last air refueling mission over the Pacific Ocean, Feb. 24, 2023. (U.S. Air Force photo by Grant Okubo)
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A U.S. Air Force KC-10 Extender with the 79th Air Refueling Squadron, 349th Air Mobility Wing, Travis Air Force Base, Calif. performs one of its last air refueling mission over the Pacific Ocean, Feb. 24, 2023.

79 ARS KC-10 Extender Refueling Mission

A U.S. Air Force KC-10 Extender with the 79th Air Refueling Squadron, 349th Air Mobility Wing, Travis Air Force Base, Calif. performs one of its last air refueling mission over the Pacific Ocean, Feb. 24, 2023. (U.S. Air Force Photo by Tech Sgt. Daniel Peterson)

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79 ARS conducts KC-10 Refueling mission

U.S. Air Force Maj. Dylan Peralta (right) and , a KC-10 Extender pilot with the 79th Air Refueling Squadron, pilots a KC-10 Extender over the Pacific Ocean, February 24, 2023. The KC-10 performs the tasks of a both a fuel tanker and cargo aircraft. (U.S. Air Force photo by Grant Okubo)

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79 ARS conducts KC-10 refueling mission

Two KC-10 Extenders off as U.S. Air Force Capt. John Milani, a KC-10 Extender pilot with the 79th Air Refueling Squadron, prepares for takeoff at Travis Air Force Base, California, February 24, 2023. The KC-10 performs the tasks of a both a fuel tanker and cargo aircraft. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Daniel Peterson)

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A U.S. Air Force KC-10 Extender with the 79th Air Refueling Squadron, 349th Air Mobility Wing, Travis Air Force Base, Calif. performs one of its last air refueling mission over the Pacific Ocean, Feb. 24, 2023.

79 ARS Refueling the KC-10

A U.S. Air Force KC-10 Extender with the 79th Air Refueling Squadron, 349th Air Mobility Wing, Travis Air Force Base, Calif. performs one of its last air refueling mission over the Pacific Ocean, Feb. 24, 2023. (U.S. Air Force photo by Grant Okubo)

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A KC-10 extender conducts air refueling missions over the pacific, Feb. 24, 2023.

79 ARS Refueling the KC-10

U.S. Air Force Lt. Col. Jessica Olson, a flight evaluator and instructor with the 79th Air Refueling Squadron, pilots a KC-10 Extender over the Pacific Ocean, February 24, 2023. The KC-10 performs the tasks of a both a fuel tanker and cargo aircraft. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Daniel Peterson)

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Senior Airman Kevin Muerle ,KC-10 Extender boom operator with the 79th Air Refueling Squadron, 349th Air Mobility Wing, Travis Air Force Base, Calif. performs a system check during a recent air refueling mission over the Pacific Ocean, Feb. 24,

79 ARS Refueling KC-10

Senior Airman Kevin Muerle ,KC-10 Extender boom operator with the 79th Air Refueling Squadron, 349th Air Mobility Wing, Travis Air Force Base, Calif. performs a system check during a recent air refueling mission over the Pacific Ocean, Feb. 24, 2023. (U.S. Air Force photo by Grant Okubo)

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A U.S. Air Force KC-10 Extender with the 79th Air Refueling Squadron, 349th Air Mobility Wing, Travis Air Force Base, Calif. performs one of its last air refueling mission over the Pacific Ocean, Feb. 24, 2023.

79 ARS Refueling KC-10

A U.S. Air Force KC-10 Extender with the 79th Air Refueling Squadron, 349th Air Mobility Wing, Travis Air Force Base, Calif. performs one of its last air refueling mission over the Pacific Ocean, Feb. 24, 2023. (U.S. Air Force photo by Grant Okubo)

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A KC-10 extender prepares to land at Travis Air Force Base, Feb.24, 2023 after conducting air refueling missions over the pacific.

79 ARS conducts KC-10 Refueling mission

A U.S. Air Force pilot, with the 79th Air Refueling Squadron, makes his landing approach inside a KC-10 Extender at Travis Air Force Base, California, February 24, 2023. The KC-10 performed one of its last missions as the Air Force prepares to retire the aircraft. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Daniel Peterson)

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79 ARS conducts KC-10 refueling mission

U.S. Air Force Master Sgt. Jesse Farley and Master Sgt. Steven Garbett, boom operators with the 79th Air Refueling Squadron, prepare to connect the boom of the KC-10 Extender during a refueling training mission over the Pacific Ocean on February 24, 2023. The 79th ARS conducted the training involving three KC-10 aircrafts. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Daniel Peterson)

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79 ARS conducts KC-10 refueling mission

U.S. Air Force Master Sgt. Steven Garbett, a boom operator with the 79th Air Refueling Squadron, guides the refueling mechanism to another KC-10 Extender during a simulated training mission over the Pacific Ocean, February 24, 2023. Garbett made multiple successful connections with the KC-10 on several passes. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Daniel Peterson)

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A U.S. Air Force KC-10 Extender with the 79th Air Refueling Squadron, 349th Air Mobility Wing, Travis Air Force Base, Calif. prepares to take off during one of its last air refueling mission over the Pacific Ocean, Feb. 24, 2023

79 ARS Refueling the KC-10

A U.S. Air Force KC-10 Extender with the 79th Air Refueling Squadron, 349th Air Mobility Wing, Travis Air Force Base, Calif. prepares to take off during one of its last air refueling mission over the Pacific Ocean, Feb. 24, 2023. (U.S. Air Force photo by Grant Okubo)

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A KC-10 extender prepares to land at Travis Air Force Base, Feb.24, 2023 after conducting air refueling missions over the pacific.

79 ARS conducts KC-10 Refueling mission

A U.S. Air Force pilot, with the 79th Air Refueling Squadron, makes his landing approach inside a KC-10 Extender at Travis Air Force Base, California, February 24, 2023. The KC-10 performed one of its last missions as the Air Force prepares to retire the aircraft. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Daniel Peterson)
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A U.S. Air Force KC-10 Extender with the 79th Air Refueling Squadron, 349th Air Mobility Wing, Travis Air Force Base, Calif. performs one of its last air refueling mission over the Pacific Ocean, Feb. 24, 2023.

79 ARS KC-10 Extender Refueling Mission

A U.S. Air Force KC-10 Extender with the 79th Air Refueling Squadron, 349th Air Mobility Wing, Travis Air Force Base, Calif. performs one of its last air refueling mission over the Pacific Ocean, Feb. 24, 2023. (U.S. Air Force Photo by Tech Sgt. Daniel Peterson)

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79 ARS conducts KC-10 Refueling mission

U.S. Air Force Maj. Dylan Peralta (right) and , a KC-10 Extender pilot with the 79th Air Refueling Squadron, pilots a KC-10 Extender over the Pacific Ocean, February 24, 2023. The KC-10 performs the tasks of a both a fuel tanker and cargo aircraft. (U.S. Air Force photo by Grant Okubo)

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79 ARS conducts KC-10 refueling mission

Two KC-10 Extenders off as U.S. Air Force Capt. John Milani, a KC-10 Extender pilot with the 79th Air Refueling Squadron, prepares for takeoff at Travis Air Force Base, California, February 24, 2023. The KC-10 performs the tasks of a both a fuel tanker and cargo aircraft. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Daniel Peterson)

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A U.S. Air Force KC-10 Extender with the 79th Air Refueling Squadron, 349th Air Mobility Wing, Travis Air Force Base, Calif. performs one of its last air refueling mission over the Pacific Ocean, Feb. 24, 2023.

79 ARS Refueling the KC-10

A U.S. Air Force KC-10 Extender with the 79th Air Refueling Squadron, 349th Air Mobility Wing, Travis Air Force Base, Calif. performs one of its last air refueling mission over the Pacific Ocean, Feb. 24, 2023. (U.S. Air Force photo by Grant Okubo)

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A KC-10 extender conducts air refueling missions over the pacific, Feb. 24, 2023.

79 ARS Refueling the KC-10

U.S. Air Force Lt. Col. Jessica Olson, a flight evaluator and instructor with the 79th Air Refueling Squadron, pilots a KC-10 Extender over the Pacific Ocean, February 24, 2023. The KC-10 performs the tasks of a both a fuel tanker and cargo aircraft. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Daniel Peterson)

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Senior Airman Kevin Muerle ,KC-10 Extender boom operator with the 79th Air Refueling Squadron, 349th Air Mobility Wing, Travis Air Force Base, Calif. performs a system check during a recent air refueling mission over the Pacific Ocean, Feb. 24,

79 ARS Refueling KC-10

Senior Airman Kevin Muerle ,KC-10 Extender boom operator with the 79th Air Refueling Squadron, 349th Air Mobility Wing, Travis Air Force Base, Calif. performs a system check during a recent air refueling mission over the Pacific Ocean, Feb. 24, 2023. (U.S. Air Force photo by Grant Okubo)

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A U.S. Air Force KC-10 Extender with the 79th Air Refueling Squadron, 349th Air Mobility Wing, Travis Air Force Base, Calif. performs one of its last air refueling mission over the Pacific Ocean, Feb. 24, 2023.

79 ARS Refueling KC-10

A U.S. Air Force KC-10 Extender with the 79th Air Refueling Squadron, 349th Air Mobility Wing, Travis Air Force Base, Calif. performs one of its last air refueling mission over the Pacific Ocean, Feb. 24, 2023. (U.S. Air Force photo by Grant Okubo)

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A KC-10 extender prepares to land at Travis Air Force Base, Feb.24, 2023 after conducting air refueling missions over the pacific.

79 ARS conducts KC-10 Refueling mission

A U.S. Air Force pilot, with the 79th Air Refueling Squadron, makes his landing approach inside a KC-10 Extender at Travis Air Force Base, California, February 24, 2023. The KC-10 performed one of its last missions as the Air Force prepares to retire the aircraft. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Daniel Peterson)

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79 ARS conducts KC-10 refueling mission

79 ARS conducts KC-10 refueling mission

U.S. Air Force Master Sgt. Jesse Farley and Master Sgt. Steven Garbett, boom operators with the 79th Air Refueling Squadron, prepare to connect the boom of the KC-10 Extender during a refueling training mission over the Pacific Ocean on February 24, 2023. The 79th ARS conducted the training involving three KC-10 aircrafts. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Daniel Peterson)

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79 ARS conducts KC-10 refueling mission

79 ARS conducts KC-10 refueling mission

U.S. Air Force Master Sgt. Steven Garbett, a boom operator with the 79th Air Refueling Squadron, guides the refueling mechanism to another KC-10 Extender during a simulated training mission over the Pacific Ocean, February 24, 2023. Garbett made multiple successful connections with the KC-10 on several passes. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Daniel Peterson)

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A U.S. Air Force KC-10 Extender with the 79th Air Refueling Squadron, 349th Air Mobility Wing, Travis Air Force Base, Calif. prepares to take off during one of its last air refueling mission over the Pacific Ocean, Feb. 24, 2023

79 ARS Refueling the KC-10

A U.S. Air Force KC-10 Extender with the 79th Air Refueling Squadron, 349th Air Mobility Wing, Travis Air Force Base, Calif. prepares to take off during one of its last air refueling mission over the Pacific Ocean, Feb. 24, 2023. (U.S. Air Force photo by Grant Okubo)

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79 ARS conducts KC-10 refueling mission

U.S. Air Force Master Sgt. Jesse Farley and Master Sgt. Steven Garbett, boom operators with the 79th Air Refueling Squadron, prepare to connect the boom of the KC-10 Extender during a refueling training mission over the Pacific Ocean on February 24, 2023. The 79th ARS conducted the training involving three KC-10 aircrafts. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Daniel Peterson)
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A U.S. Air Force KC-10 Extender with the 79th Air Refueling Squadron, 349th Air Mobility Wing, Travis Air Force Base, Calif. performs one of its last air refueling mission over the Pacific Ocean, Feb. 24, 2023.

79 ARS KC-10 Extender Refueling Mission

A U.S. Air Force KC-10 Extender with the 79th Air Refueling Squadron, 349th Air Mobility Wing, Travis Air Force Base, Calif. performs one of its last air refueling mission over the Pacific Ocean, Feb. 24, 2023. (U.S. Air Force Photo by Tech Sgt. Daniel Peterson)

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79 ARS conducts KC-10 Refueling mission

U.S. Air Force Maj. Dylan Peralta (right) and , a KC-10 Extender pilot with the 79th Air Refueling Squadron, pilots a KC-10 Extender over the Pacific Ocean, February 24, 2023. The KC-10 performs the tasks of a both a fuel tanker and cargo aircraft. (U.S. Air Force photo by Grant Okubo)

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79 ARS conducts KC-10 refueling mission

Two KC-10 Extenders off as U.S. Air Force Capt. John Milani, a KC-10 Extender pilot with the 79th Air Refueling Squadron, prepares for takeoff at Travis Air Force Base, California, February 24, 2023. The KC-10 performs the tasks of a both a fuel tanker and cargo aircraft. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Daniel Peterson)

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A U.S. Air Force KC-10 Extender with the 79th Air Refueling Squadron, 349th Air Mobility Wing, Travis Air Force Base, Calif. performs one of its last air refueling mission over the Pacific Ocean, Feb. 24, 2023.

79 ARS Refueling the KC-10

A U.S. Air Force KC-10 Extender with the 79th Air Refueling Squadron, 349th Air Mobility Wing, Travis Air Force Base, Calif. performs one of its last air refueling mission over the Pacific Ocean, Feb. 24, 2023. (U.S. Air Force photo by Grant Okubo)

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A KC-10 extender conducts air refueling missions over the pacific, Feb. 24, 2023.

79 ARS Refueling the KC-10

U.S. Air Force Lt. Col. Jessica Olson, a flight evaluator and instructor with the 79th Air Refueling Squadron, pilots a KC-10 Extender over the Pacific Ocean, February 24, 2023. The KC-10 performs the tasks of a both a fuel tanker and cargo aircraft. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Daniel Peterson)

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Senior Airman Kevin Muerle ,KC-10 Extender boom operator with the 79th Air Refueling Squadron, 349th Air Mobility Wing, Travis Air Force Base, Calif. performs a system check during a recent air refueling mission over the Pacific Ocean, Feb. 24,

79 ARS Refueling KC-10

Senior Airman Kevin Muerle ,KC-10 Extender boom operator with the 79th Air Refueling Squadron, 349th Air Mobility Wing, Travis Air Force Base, Calif. performs a system check during a recent air refueling mission over the Pacific Ocean, Feb. 24, 2023. (U.S. Air Force photo by Grant Okubo)

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A U.S. Air Force KC-10 Extender with the 79th Air Refueling Squadron, 349th Air Mobility Wing, Travis Air Force Base, Calif. performs one of its last air refueling mission over the Pacific Ocean, Feb. 24, 2023.

79 ARS Refueling KC-10

A U.S. Air Force KC-10 Extender with the 79th Air Refueling Squadron, 349th Air Mobility Wing, Travis Air Force Base, Calif. performs one of its last air refueling mission over the Pacific Ocean, Feb. 24, 2023. (U.S. Air Force photo by Grant Okubo)

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A KC-10 extender prepares to land at Travis Air Force Base, Feb.24, 2023 after conducting air refueling missions over the pacific.

79 ARS conducts KC-10 Refueling mission

A U.S. Air Force pilot, with the 79th Air Refueling Squadron, makes his landing approach inside a KC-10 Extender at Travis Air Force Base, California, February 24, 2023. The KC-10 performed one of its last missions as the Air Force prepares to retire the aircraft. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Daniel Peterson)

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79 ARS conducts KC-10 refueling mission

79 ARS conducts KC-10 refueling mission

U.S. Air Force Master Sgt. Jesse Farley and Master Sgt. Steven Garbett, boom operators with the 79th Air Refueling Squadron, prepare to connect the boom of the KC-10 Extender during a refueling training mission over the Pacific Ocean on February 24, 2023. The 79th ARS conducted the training involving three KC-10 aircrafts. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Daniel Peterson)

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79 ARS conducts KC-10 refueling mission

79 ARS conducts KC-10 refueling mission

U.S. Air Force Master Sgt. Steven Garbett, a boom operator with the 79th Air Refueling Squadron, guides the refueling mechanism to another KC-10 Extender during a simulated training mission over the Pacific Ocean, February 24, 2023. Garbett made multiple successful connections with the KC-10 on several passes. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Daniel Peterson)

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A U.S. Air Force KC-10 Extender with the 79th Air Refueling Squadron, 349th Air Mobility Wing, Travis Air Force Base, Calif. prepares to take off during one of its last air refueling mission over the Pacific Ocean, Feb. 24, 2023

79 ARS Refueling the KC-10

A U.S. Air Force KC-10 Extender with the 79th Air Refueling Squadron, 349th Air Mobility Wing, Travis Air Force Base, Calif. prepares to take off during one of its last air refueling mission over the Pacific Ocean, Feb. 24, 2023. (U.S. Air Force photo by Grant Okubo)

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79 ARS conducts KC-10 refueling mission

79 ARS conducts KC-10 refueling mission

U.S. Air Force Master Sgt. Steven Garbett, a boom operator with the 79th Air Refueling Squadron, guides the refueling mechanism to another KC-10 Extender during a simulated training mission over the Pacific Ocean, February 24, 2023. Garbett made multiple successful connections with the KC-10 on several passes. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Daniel Peterson)
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A U.S. Air Force KC-10 Extender with the 79th Air Refueling Squadron, 349th Air Mobility Wing, Travis Air Force Base, Calif. performs one of its last air refueling mission over the Pacific Ocean, Feb. 24, 2023.

79 ARS KC-10 Extender Refueling Mission

A U.S. Air Force KC-10 Extender with the 79th Air Refueling Squadron, 349th Air Mobility Wing, Travis Air Force Base, Calif. performs one of its last air refueling mission over the Pacific Ocean, Feb. 24, 2023. (U.S. Air Force Photo by Tech Sgt. Daniel Peterson)

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79 ARS conducts KC-10 Refueling mission

79 ARS conducts KC-10 Refueling mission

U.S. Air Force Maj. Dylan Peralta (right) and , a KC-10 Extender pilot with the 79th Air Refueling Squadron, pilots a KC-10 Extender over the Pacific Ocean, February 24, 2023. The KC-10 performs the tasks of a both a fuel tanker and cargo aircraft. (U.S. Air Force photo by Grant Okubo)

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79 ARS conducts KC-10 refueling mission

79 ARS conducts KC-10 refueling mission

Two KC-10 Extenders off as U.S. Air Force Capt. John Milani, a KC-10 Extender pilot with the 79th Air Refueling Squadron, prepares for takeoff at Travis Air Force Base, California, February 24, 2023. The KC-10 performs the tasks of a both a fuel tanker and cargo aircraft. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Daniel Peterson)

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A U.S. Air Force KC-10 Extender with the 79th Air Refueling Squadron, 349th Air Mobility Wing, Travis Air Force Base, Calif. performs one of its last air refueling mission over the Pacific Ocean, Feb. 24, 2023.

79 ARS Refueling the KC-10

A U.S. Air Force KC-10 Extender with the 79th Air Refueling Squadron, 349th Air Mobility Wing, Travis Air Force Base, Calif. performs one of its last air refueling mission over the Pacific Ocean, Feb. 24, 2023. (U.S. Air Force photo by Grant Okubo)

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A KC-10 extender conducts air refueling missions over the pacific, Feb. 24, 2023.

79 ARS Refueling the KC-10

U.S. Air Force Lt. Col. Jessica Olson, a flight evaluator and instructor with the 79th Air Refueling Squadron, pilots a KC-10 Extender over the Pacific Ocean, February 24, 2023. The KC-10 performs the tasks of a both a fuel tanker and cargo aircraft. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Daniel Peterson)

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Senior Airman Kevin Muerle ,KC-10 Extender boom operator with the 79th Air Refueling Squadron, 349th Air Mobility Wing, Travis Air Force Base, Calif. performs a system check during a recent air refueling mission over the Pacific Ocean, Feb. 24,

79 ARS Refueling KC-10

Senior Airman Kevin Muerle ,KC-10 Extender boom operator with the 79th Air Refueling Squadron, 349th Air Mobility Wing, Travis Air Force Base, Calif. performs a system check during a recent air refueling mission over the Pacific Ocean, Feb. 24, 2023. (U.S. Air Force photo by Grant Okubo)

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A U.S. Air Force KC-10 Extender with the 79th Air Refueling Squadron, 349th Air Mobility Wing, Travis Air Force Base, Calif. performs one of its last air refueling mission over the Pacific Ocean, Feb. 24, 2023.

79 ARS Refueling KC-10

A U.S. Air Force KC-10 Extender with the 79th Air Refueling Squadron, 349th Air Mobility Wing, Travis Air Force Base, Calif. performs one of its last air refueling mission over the Pacific Ocean, Feb. 24, 2023. (U.S. Air Force photo by Grant Okubo)

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A KC-10 extender prepares to land at Travis Air Force Base, Feb.24, 2023 after conducting air refueling missions over the pacific.

79 ARS conducts KC-10 Refueling mission

A U.S. Air Force pilot, with the 79th Air Refueling Squadron, makes his landing approach inside a KC-10 Extender at Travis Air Force Base, California, February 24, 2023. The KC-10 performed one of its last missions as the Air Force prepares to retire the aircraft. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Daniel Peterson)

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79 ARS conducts KC-10 refueling mission

79 ARS conducts KC-10 refueling mission

U.S. Air Force Master Sgt. Jesse Farley and Master Sgt. Steven Garbett, boom operators with the 79th Air Refueling Squadron, prepare to connect the boom of the KC-10 Extender during a refueling training mission over the Pacific Ocean on February 24, 2023. The 79th ARS conducted the training involving three KC-10 aircrafts. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Daniel Peterson)

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79 ARS conducts KC-10 refueling mission

U.S. Air Force Master Sgt. Steven Garbett, a boom operator with the 79th Air Refueling Squadron, guides the refueling mechanism to another KC-10 Extender during a simulated training mission over the Pacific Ocean, February 24, 2023. Garbett made multiple successful connections with the KC-10 on several passes. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Daniel Peterson)

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A U.S. Air Force KC-10 Extender with the 79th Air Refueling Squadron, 349th Air Mobility Wing, Travis Air Force Base, Calif. prepares to take off during one of its last air refueling mission over the Pacific Ocean, Feb. 24, 2023

79 ARS Refueling the KC-10

A U.S. Air Force KC-10 Extender with the 79th Air Refueling Squadron, 349th Air Mobility Wing, Travis Air Force Base, Calif. prepares to take off during one of its last air refueling mission over the Pacific Ocean, Feb. 24, 2023. (U.S. Air Force photo by Grant Okubo)

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A U.S. Air Force KC-10 Extender with the 79th Air Refueling Squadron, 349th Air Mobility Wing, Travis Air Force Base, Calif. prepares to take off during one of its last air refueling mission over the Pacific Ocean, Feb. 24, 2023

79 ARS Refueling the KC-10

A U.S. Air Force KC-10 Extender with the 79th Air Refueling Squadron, 349th Air Mobility Wing, Travis Air Force Base, Calif. prepares to take off during one of its last air refueling mission over the Pacific Ocean, Feb. 24, 2023. (U.S. Air Force photo by Grant Okubo)
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A U.S. Air Force KC-10 Extender with the 79th Air Refueling Squadron, 349th Air Mobility Wing, Travis Air Force Base, Calif. performs one of its last air refueling mission over the Pacific Ocean, Feb. 24, 2023.

79 ARS KC-10 Extender Refueling Mission

A U.S. Air Force KC-10 Extender with the 79th Air Refueling Squadron, 349th Air Mobility Wing, Travis Air Force Base, Calif. performs one of its last air refueling mission over the Pacific Ocean, Feb. 24, 2023. (U.S. Air Force Photo by Tech Sgt. Daniel Peterson)

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79 ARS conducts KC-10 Refueling mission

79 ARS conducts KC-10 Refueling mission

U.S. Air Force Maj. Dylan Peralta (right) and , a KC-10 Extender pilot with the 79th Air Refueling Squadron, pilots a KC-10 Extender over the Pacific Ocean, February 24, 2023. The KC-10 performs the tasks of a both a fuel tanker and cargo aircraft. (U.S. Air Force photo by Grant Okubo)

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79 ARS conducts KC-10 refueling mission

79 ARS conducts KC-10 refueling mission

Two KC-10 Extenders off as U.S. Air Force Capt. John Milani, a KC-10 Extender pilot with the 79th Air Refueling Squadron, prepares for takeoff at Travis Air Force Base, California, February 24, 2023. The KC-10 performs the tasks of a both a fuel tanker and cargo aircraft. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Daniel Peterson)

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A U.S. Air Force KC-10 Extender with the 79th Air Refueling Squadron, 349th Air Mobility Wing, Travis Air Force Base, Calif. performs one of its last air refueling mission over the Pacific Ocean, Feb. 24, 2023.

79 ARS Refueling the KC-10

A U.S. Air Force KC-10 Extender with the 79th Air Refueling Squadron, 349th Air Mobility Wing, Travis Air Force Base, Calif. performs one of its last air refueling mission over the Pacific Ocean, Feb. 24, 2023. (U.S. Air Force photo by Grant Okubo)

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A KC-10 extender conducts air refueling missions over the pacific, Feb. 24, 2023.

79 ARS Refueling the KC-10

U.S. Air Force Lt. Col. Jessica Olson, a flight evaluator and instructor with the 79th Air Refueling Squadron, pilots a KC-10 Extender over the Pacific Ocean, February 24, 2023. The KC-10 performs the tasks of a both a fuel tanker and cargo aircraft. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Daniel Peterson)

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Senior Airman Kevin Muerle ,KC-10 Extender boom operator with the 79th Air Refueling Squadron, 349th Air Mobility Wing, Travis Air Force Base, Calif. performs a system check during a recent air refueling mission over the Pacific Ocean, Feb. 24,

79 ARS Refueling KC-10

Senior Airman Kevin Muerle ,KC-10 Extender boom operator with the 79th Air Refueling Squadron, 349th Air Mobility Wing, Travis Air Force Base, Calif. performs a system check during a recent air refueling mission over the Pacific Ocean, Feb. 24, 2023. (U.S. Air Force photo by Grant Okubo)

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A U.S. Air Force KC-10 Extender with the 79th Air Refueling Squadron, 349th Air Mobility Wing, Travis Air Force Base, Calif. performs one of its last air refueling mission over the Pacific Ocean, Feb. 24, 2023.

79 ARS Refueling KC-10

A U.S. Air Force KC-10 Extender with the 79th Air Refueling Squadron, 349th Air Mobility Wing, Travis Air Force Base, Calif. performs one of its last air refueling mission over the Pacific Ocean, Feb. 24, 2023. (U.S. Air Force photo by Grant Okubo)

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A KC-10 extender prepares to land at Travis Air Force Base, Feb.24, 2023 after conducting air refueling missions over the pacific.

79 ARS conducts KC-10 Refueling mission

A U.S. Air Force pilot, with the 79th Air Refueling Squadron, makes his landing approach inside a KC-10 Extender at Travis Air Force Base, California, February 24, 2023. The KC-10 performed one of its last missions as the Air Force prepares to retire the aircraft. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Daniel Peterson)

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79 ARS conducts KC-10 refueling mission

79 ARS conducts KC-10 refueling mission

U.S. Air Force Master Sgt. Jesse Farley and Master Sgt. Steven Garbett, boom operators with the 79th Air Refueling Squadron, prepare to connect the boom of the KC-10 Extender during a refueling training mission over the Pacific Ocean on February 24, 2023. The 79th ARS conducted the training involving three KC-10 aircrafts. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Daniel Peterson)

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79 ARS conducts KC-10 refueling mission

79 ARS conducts KC-10 refueling mission

U.S. Air Force Master Sgt. Steven Garbett, a boom operator with the 79th Air Refueling Squadron, guides the refueling mechanism to another KC-10 Extender during a simulated training mission over the Pacific Ocean, February 24, 2023. Garbett made multiple successful connections with the KC-10 on several passes. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Daniel Peterson)

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A U.S. Air Force KC-10 Extender with the 79th Air Refueling Squadron, 349th Air Mobility Wing, Travis Air Force Base, Calif. prepares to take off during one of its last air refueling mission over the Pacific Ocean, Feb. 24, 2023

79 ARS Refueling the KC-10

A U.S. Air Force KC-10 Extender with the 79th Air Refueling Squadron, 349th Air Mobility Wing, Travis Air Force Base, Calif. prepares to take off during one of its last air refueling mission over the Pacific Ocean, Feb. 24, 2023. (U.S. Air Force photo by Grant Okubo)

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