A KC-135 Stratotanker refuels a B-2 Spirit over the skies of Missouri, March 27, 2024. In-flight refueling by the KC-135 is essential to providing nuclear deterrence and helps enable the B-2 stealth bomber to perform its mission of delivering both conventional and nuclear munitions. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Staff Sgt. Mikayla Gibbs)