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U.S. Airman 1st Class Walter Helmick, 32nd Expeditionary Air Refueling Squadron hydraulics specialist, communicates with pilots of a KC-135 Stratotanker within the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility, June 4, 2025. The 32nd EARS, as part of the 379th Expeditionary Maintenance Group, is tasked with the responsibility of ensuring the maintenance and launching of aircraft that support operations in the U.S. CENTCOM AOR. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Sean Moriarty)