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The 168th Wing provided incentive rides to the 25th and 51st Fighter Squadron Maintenance Airmen on board the Alaska Air National Guard KC-135 Stratotanker during a Red Flag Alaska 24-2 air refueling mission, enhancing morale and educating on the air refueling mission. The 168 WG has a unique role in delivering vital air refueling support in the Pacific and Arctic regions and plays a crucial part in every Red Flag at Eielson Air Force Base, ensuring the high operational tempo and teamwork exercise are refueled. The refueling provided by the 168 WG strengthens the training and interoperability amongst the hundreds of allies and partners participating. During the iteration of Red Flag-Alaska 24-2, the 168 WG continued connecting and training with their partners and allies, including providing incentive flights to the maintainers, a physical therapist, and flight hours for the flight docs taking part in RF-Alaska. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Senior Master Sgt. Julie Avey)