Aircrew assigned to the 50th Air Refueling Squadron conduct an air refueling mission with F-15E Strike Eagles assigned to the 4th Fighter Squadron over the Southeastern United States, June 30, 2025. The KC-135 has provided core aerial refueling capability for the U.S. Air Force since 1957, extending the range and endurance of aircraft like the F-15E, which can carry up to 23,000 pounds of munitions. (U.S. Air Force video by Tech. Sgt. Alexander Cook)