U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Bradley Betts, 93rd Air Refueling Squadron boom operator, refuels a Minot Air Force Base B-52 Stratofortress during exercise Titan Fury at Fairchild Air Force Base, Washington, Dec. 11, 2020. The U.S. military’s ability to respond to global threats and emergencies would be almost impossible without the KC-135 and the men and women that keep it and themselves sharp and ready. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Ryan Gomez)