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909th Aircraft Maintenance Unit leadership observes 18th Wing leadership removing a tire from a KC-135 Stratotanker assigned to the 909th Air Refueling Squadron at Kadena Air Base, Japan, Nov. 20, 2025. The KC-135 supports various aircraft in the Indo-Pacific region by providing critical refueling capabilities, enhancing their capability to accomplish their mission by projecting decisive airpower to ensure regional stability and security. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Francisco Huerta)