On July 27, 2024, Air Force Captains James Song and John Bui expertly maneuvered a KC-135R Stratotanker toward an aerial refueling area near Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam, Hawaii, as part of the Rim of the Pacific (RIMPAC) exercise. This year’s RIMPAC marks the 29th iteration of the multinational exercise, which has been held since 1971 to strengthen interoperability among partner nations in the Indo-Pacific region. The exercise continues to serve as a vital platform for enhancing the coordination and capabilities of participating forces.–Credit: Christian Schrik, Royal Netherlands Air Force