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A CV-22 Osprey from the 8th Special Operations Squadron refuels from a MC-130J Commando II, 15th Special Operations Squadron, over the Emerald Coast during Operation Centennial Contact, June 27, 2023, commemorating 100 years of aerial refueling. Air Force Special Operations Command’s modified C-130s, from the HC-130P/N Combat King to the MC-130J Commando II, have been an integral component to refueling special operations aircraft since 1990, a vital capability that extends the range, flexibility, and lethality of the Air Force. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sergeant Alison Stewart)