Lt. Col. Chris Pfeil, a 328th Air Refueling Squadron pilot, completes a pre-flight exterior inspection at the 914th Air Refueling Wing, Niagara Falls Air Reserve Station N.Y., Feb. 4, 2022. Pre-flight inspections are completed for both the interior and exterior components of the KC-135 by pilots and aircrew prior to takeoff to ensure maximum safety for the crew and preventative measures for the aircraft. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Kelsey Martinez)