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U.S. Air Force Master Sgt. Matthew Connelly, 52nd Maintenance Group maintenance tactics and training innovation superintendent, left, and a German air force maintainer service a U.S. Air Force F-16 Fighting Falcon assigned to the 480th Fighter Squadron during a refueling stop at Nörvenich Air Base, Germany, April 22, 2026. Practicing rapid refueling techniques on aircraft from other nations builds teamwork between allies and boosts combat readiness. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Demi M. Ebert)