A U.S. Air Force F-15 Eagle assigned to 67th Fighter Squadron, Kadena Air Base, Japan, refuels from a U.S. Air Force KC-135 Stratotanker assigned to the 909th Air Refueling Squadron, Kadena Air Base, Japan, during RED FLAG-Alaska 22-1 over the Joint Pacific Alaska Range Complex, May 5, 2022. The JPARC provides more than 77,000 square miles of airspace, making it the world’s largest instrumented air, ground and electronic combat training range. RF-A is a Pacific Air Forces-directed field training exercise allowing forces to practice interoperability by providing unique opportunities to integrate into joint and multilateral training. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Emily Farnsworth)

U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Ethan Parker, a 909th Air Refueling Squadron boom operator assigned to Kadena Air Base, Japan, passes an intake cover to a U.S. Air Force maintainer assigned to the 718th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron, Kadena Air Base, Japan, during RED FLAG-Alaska 22-1 at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Alaska, May 5, 2022. Approximately 2,200 service members from the U.S., Great Britain and Canada participated in flying, maintaining and supporting more than 90 aircraft from over 25 units during this iteration of the exercise. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Emily Farnsworth)

U.S. Air Force Capt. Shaun Moorison, a KC-135 Stratotanker pilot assigned to the 909th Air Refueling Squadron, Kadena Air Base, Japan, prepares to land during RED FLAG-Alaska 22-1 at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Alaska, May 5, 2022. This exercise provides unique opportunities to integrate various forces into joint and multilateral training from simulated forward operating bases. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Emily Farnsworth)

A U.S. Air Force F-15 Eagle assigned to 67th Fighter Squadron, Kadena Air Base, Japan, refuels from a U.S. Air Force KC-135 Stratotanker assigned to the 909th Air Refueling Squadron, Kadena Air Base, Japan, during RED FLAG-Alaska 22-1 over the Joint Pacific Alaska Range Complex, May 5, 2022. The JPARC provides more than 77,000 square miles of airspace, making it the world’s largest instrumented air, ground and electronic combat training range. RF-A is a Pacific Air Forces-directed field training exercise allowing forces to practice interoperability by providing unique opportunities to integrate into joint and multilateral training. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Emily Farnsworth)

U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Ethan Parker, a 909th Air Refueling Squadron boom operator assigned to Kadena Air Base, Japan, conducts aerial refueling from a U.S. Air Force KC-135 Stratotanker during RED FLAG-Alaska 22-1 over the Joint Pacific Alaska Range Complex, May 5, 2022. RF-A is a Pacific Air Forces-directed field training exercise allowing forces to practice interoperability by providing unique opportunities to integrate into joint and multilateral training. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Emily Farnsworth)

A U.S. Air Force F-15 Eagle assigned to 67th Fighter Squadron, Kadena Air Base, Japan, refuels from a U.S. Air Force KC-135 Stratotanker assigned to the 909th Air Refueling Squadron, Kadena Air Base, Japan, during RED FLAG-Alaska 22-1 over the Joint Pacific Alaska Range Complex, May 5, 2022. The JPARC provides more than 77,000 square miles of airspace, making it the world’s largest instrumented air, ground and electronic combat training range. RF-A is a Pacific Air Forces-directed field training exercise allowing forces to practice interoperability by providing unique opportunities to integrate into joint and multilateral training. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Emily Farnsworth)

A U.S. Air Force F-16 Fighting Falcon assigned to the 36th Fighter Squadron, Osan Air Base, Republic of Korea, departs from a U.S. Air Force KC-135 Stratotanker assigned to the 909th Air Refueling Squadron, Kadena Air Base, Japan, after refueling during RED FLAG-Alaska 22-1 over the Joint Pacific Alaska Range Complex, May 5, 2022. The JPARC provides more than 77,000 square miles of airspace, making it the world’s largest instrumented air, ground and electronic combat training range. RF-A is a Pacific Air Forces-directed field training exercise allowing forces to practice interoperability by providing unique opportunities to integrate into joint and multilateral training. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Emily Farnsworth)

A U.S. Air Force F-16 Fighting Falcon assigned to the 36th Fighter Squadron, Osan Air Base, Republic of Korea, refuels from a U.S. Air Force KC-135 Stratotanker assigned to the 909th Air Refueling Squadron, Kadena Air Base, Japan, during RED FLAG-Alaska 22-1 over the Joint Pacific Alaska Range Complex, May 5, 2022. The JPARC provides more than 77,000 square miles of airspace, making it the world’s largest instrumented air, ground and electronic combat training range. RF-A is a Pacific Air Forces-directed field training exercise allowing forces to practice interoperability by providing unique opportunities to integrate into joint and multilateral training. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Emily Farnsworth)

A U.S. Air Force F-16 Fighting Falcon assigned to the 36th Fighter Squadron, Osan Air Base, Republic of Korea, refuels from a U.S. Air Force KC-135 Stratotanker assigned to the 909th Air Refueling Squadron, Kadena Air Base, Japan, during RED FLAG-Alaska 22-1 over the Joint Pacific Alaska Range Complex, May 5, 2022. The JPARC provides more than 77,000 square miles of airspace, making it the world’s largest instrumented air, ground and electronic combat training range. RF-A is a Pacific Air Forces-directed field training exercise allowing forces to practice interoperability by providing unique opportunities to integrate into joint and multilateral training. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Emily Farnsworth)

U.S. Air Force Capt. Jack Neilan, KC-135 Stratotanker instructor pilot assigned to the 909th Air Refueling Squadron, Kadena Air Base, Japan, prepares for maintenance in a KC-135 Stratotanker during RED FLAG-Alaska 22-1 at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Alaska, May 4, 2022. Approximately 2,200 service members from the U.S., Great Britain, and Canada participated in flying, maintaining and supporting more than 90 aircraft from over 25 units during this iteration of the exercise. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Julia Lebens)

A KC-135 Stratotanker assigned to the 909th Air Refueling Squadron, Kadena Air Base, Japan, sits on the flightline during RED FLAG-Alaska 22-1 at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Alaska, May 4, 2022. RF-A is a Pacific Air Forces-directed field training exercise allowing forces to practice interoperability by providing unique opportunities to integrate into joint and multilateral training. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Julia Lebens)

U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Tyler Navarro, a maintainer assigned to the 909th Air Refueling Squadron, Kadena Air Base, Japan, conducts maintenance on a KC-135 Stratotanker during RED FLAG-Alaska 22-1 at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Alaska, May 4, 2022. RF-A is a Pacific Air Forces-directed field training exercise allowing forces to practice interoperability by providing unique opportunities to integrate into joint and multilateral training. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Julia Lebens )

U.S. Air Force Capt. Jack Neilan, a KC-135 Stratotanker instructor pilot assigned to the 909th Air Refueling Squadron, Kadena Air Base, Japan, prepares for a flight in a KC-135 Stratotanker during RED FLAG-Alaska 22-1 at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Alaska, May 4, 2022. Approximately 2,200 service members from the U.S., Great Britain, and Canada participated in flying, maintaining and supporting more than 90 aircraft from over 25 units during this iteration of the exercise. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Julia Lebens)

U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Ian Johnson, Aerospace Propulsion Journeyman (left), and Staff Sergeant Kenneth De Jesus, KC-135 Stratotanker Craftsman, both assigned to the 909th Air Refueling Squadron, Kadena Air Base, Japan, conduct maintenance on a KC-135 Stratotanker during RED FLAG-Alaska 22-1 at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Alaska, May 4, 2022. Approximately 2,200 service members from the U.S., Great Britain, and Canada participated in flying, maintaining and supporting more than 90 aircraft from over 25 units during this iteration of the exercise. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Julia Lebens)

U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Ian Johnson, an Aerospace Propulsion Journeyman assigned to the 909th Air Refueling Squadron, Kadena Air Base, Japan, steps onto the wing of a KC-135 Stratotanker to conduct maintenance during RED FLAG-Alaska 22-1 at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Alaska, May 4, 2022. RF-A is a Pacific Air Forces-directed field training exercise allowing forces to practice interoperability by providing unique opportunities to integrate into joint and multilateral training. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Julia Lebens )

U.S. Air Force Capt. Scott Dvorak, a KC-135 Stratotanker copilot assigned to the 909th Air Refueling Squadron, Kadena Air Base, Japan, conducts a pre-flight inspection on a U.S. Air Force KC-135 Stratotanker during RED FLAG-Alaska 22-1 at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Alaska, May 4, 2022. RF-A is a Pacific Air Forces-directed field training exercise allowing forces to practice interoperability by providing unique opportunities to integrate into joint and multilateral training. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Julia Lebens)