Two F-16C's assigned to the 177th Fighter Wing fly alongside a Niagara KC-135R Stratotanker assigned to the 914th Air Refueling Wing, awaiting refuel somewhere over the Northeastern United States, August 1, 2024 during an Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve "Bosslift" flight which showcased the mission of the 914th to reserve employers. Air Refueling is a vital component to combat and defensive operations worldwide, allowing multirole aircraft to conduct operations without having to land to refuel, saving time, extending the aircrafts range, and taking the fighting power wherever it may be needed. (U.S. Air Force Photo by Senior Airman Kylar Vermeulen)