Pilots and crew chiefs with the 914th Air Refueling Wing walk around the tail of a KC-135 Stratotanker during a preflight inspection August 15, 2022, on the flight line at Niagara Falls Air Reserve Station, New York. Preflight checks are completed for the interior and exterior components of the KC-135 before takeoff to ensure maximum safety for the crew and preventative measures for the aircraft. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Kelsey Martinez)