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U.S. Air Force Col. Joseph Wall, left, 100th Air Refueling Wing deputy commander, and Lt. Col. Joshua Evans, 351st Air Refueling Squadron commander, perform a pre-flight inspection on a KC-135 Stratotanker at Royal Air Force Mildenhall, England, April 23, 2024. Performing pre-flight aircraft inspections is crucial for U.S. Air Force pilots to ensure the safety and operational readiness of their aircraft, mitigating potential risks and enhancing mission success. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Jesenia Landaverde)