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Capt. Courtney Tomas, left, a KC-135 Stratotanker pilot assigned to the 384th Air Refueling Squadron, and Capt. Alexander Nguyen, a KC-135 pilot assigned to the 93rd ARS, conduct a pre-flight checklist prior to an Asian American and Pacific Islander orientation flight at Fairchild Air Force Base, Washington, May 16, 2024. Airmen across Fairchild AFB arranged the incentive flight to celebrate AAPI Heritage Month and recognize the influence and contributions many Asian American and Pacific Islanders made to the history, culture and achievements of the United States Air Force. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Megan Delaine)