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U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Ian Mclain, 2 Squadron E-7A Wedgetail Avionics technician, marshals an aircraft for a flight at Royal Australian Air Force Base Darwin, Australia, July 17, 2024. Exercise Pitch Black’s strong emphasis on cooperation contributes to a secure, open, prosperous, and resilient Indo-Pacific region. (U.S. Air Force Photo by Tech. Sgt. Jimmie D. Pike)