U.S. Air Force Capt. Bianca Santos, 909th Air Refueling Squadron KC-135 Stratotanker pilot, conducts a pre-flight inspection at Kadena Air Base, Japan, April 14, 2023. The 909th ARS is the premiere force for aerial refueling operations in the Indo-Pacific theater, which supports U.S. forces, regional allies and partners. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Jessi Roth)