Tech. Sgt. Jim Erickson, a crew chief with the 340th Expeditionary Aircraft Maintenance Squadron from Grand Forks Air Force Base, N.D., marshals a KC-135 to a stop upon completion of a refueling mission, Aug. 3, 2008, at the 379th Air Expeditionary Wing in Southwest Asia. The 340th refuels all types of bombers, fighters and other support aircraft engaged in Operation Enduring Freedom and across the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility. (U.S. Air Force photo/Tech. Sgt. Michael Boquette)