A U.S. Air Force MC-130J Commando II from the 17th Special Operations Squadron prepares to perform in-flight refueling with a HH-60G Pave Hawk helicopter assigned to the 33rd Rescue Squadron Nov. 4, 2016, off the coast of Okinawa, Japan, for the annual exercise Keen Sword. The fundamental role of U.S. forces in Japan is to deter aggression and maintain peace and security in the region, and is an essential component of the U.S.-Japan alliance. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman John Linzmeier)
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Senior Airman John Linzmeier
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