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A U.S. Air Force F-35 Lightning II assigned to the 354th Fighter Wing, Eielson Air Base, Alaska, departs after receiving fuel from a KC-135 Stratotanker assigned to the 909th Aerial Refuel Squadron, Kadena Air Base, Japan, during RED FLAG-Alaska 22-3 over the Joint Pacific Alaska Range Complex, Alaska, August 1, 2022. The F-35 is the most advanced fighter aircraft in the world. The full complement of the fleet, partnered with the F-22 located at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, will make Alaska the most concentrated state for 5th Generation Fighter Aircraft. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Andrew Britten)