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U.S. Air Force Capt. Alexander Thomas, a KC-135 Stratotanker pilot with the 350th Air Refueling Squadron, checks over his in-flight notes during Red Flag-Alaska 25-2 at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Alaska, June 13, 2025. This exercise simulates the complexities of potential Indo-Pacific scenarios, providing unique opportunities to integrate various forces into joint, coalition, and multilateral training from simulated forward operating bases, enhancing our ability to respond effectively to contingencies in the region. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Samuel Earick)