A U.S. Air Force E-3 Sentry airborne warning and control

A U.S. Air Force E-3 Sentry airborne warning and control system (AWACS) from the 961st Airborne Air Control Squadron prepares to be refueled by a KC-135 Stratotanker from the 909th Air Refueling Squadron during the second iteration of Exercise WestPac Rumrunner at Kadena Air Base, Japan, July 31, 2020. The various efforts undertaken to promote the PACAF mission directly contribute to the 18th Wing’s ability to strengthen alliances and partnerships with an emphasis on interoperability, domain awareness, information sharing, and disaster response. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Rebeckah Medeiros)