U.S. Air Force KC-135 Stratotankers assigned to the 909th Air Refueling Squadron line up on a flight line during an Elephant Walk at Kadena Air Base, Japan, Jan. 10, 2025. Kadena’s ability to rapidly generate airpower is a key function of air operations, ensuring stability and security of the Indo-Pacific region. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Jonathan R. Sifuentes)