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U.S. Air Force Airmen assigned to the 9th Expeditionary Bomb Squadron perform a hot-pit refuel on a B-1B Lancer after completing a mission during Bomber Task Force 25-2 at Misawa Air Base, Japan, May 7, 2025. Hot pit refueling capabilities showcase innovation and mission readiness by allowing the aircraft to refuel without stopping their engines. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Emma Anderson)