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U.S. Air Force Lt. Col. Greg Van Splunder, a pilot with the 157th Air Refueling Wing, New Hampshire National Guard, guides his KC-46A Pegasus aircraft as it receives fuel during a 36-hour endurance mission, Nov. 16, 2022. The long-duration sortie took place from Nov. 16-17 and was crewed by active duty and Air National Guard Airmen from Pease, who flew the jet non-stop from New Hampshire, across North America and the Pacific Ocean, around Guam, and back home again. The proof-of-concept operation showcased the ability of the Air Force’s newest tanker to project the force in the modern battle space. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Senior Master Sgt. Timm Huffman)