A military aircraft begins to bank after being refueled by the 168th Air Refuelling Wing March 22 at Eielson Air Force Base, Alaska. The mission of the 168th ARW is to train Alaska's Guardsmen who provide a constant Air Force capability of global reach and vigilance, by means of the KC-135 aircraft and early warning space system, and stand ready to protect American resources and Alaskan communities. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Willard E. Grande II)