563rd Rescue mission

U.S. Air Force aircraft from the 563rd Rescue Group perform air-to-air refueling during a rescue mission off the coast of Baja California, Mexico, Feb. 5, 2026. The nine-hour outbound flight was more demanding, requiring four air-to-air refueling operations before the aircraft reached the tanker vessel. (Courtesy photo)

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