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U.S. Air Force Maj. Cameron Sperry, 2nd Air Refueling Squadron pilot, uses night vision goggles during a KC-46A Pegasus aircraft flight across the United States, July 29, 2026. Pilots use night vision goggles to maintain visual awareness during low light descents and landings. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Aidan Thompson)

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U.S. Air Force Maj. Cameron Sperry and Capt. Blake Jones, 2nd Aerial Refueling Squadron pilots, fly a KC-46A Pegasus aircraft across the United States, July 29, 2026. Night flying prepares aircrew to safely execute missions across a range of visibility and weather conditions. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Aidan Thompson)

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U.S. Air Force Maj. Cameron Sperry, 2nd Air Refueling Squadron pilot, conducts preflight checks during a KC-46A Pegasus aircraft flight at Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst, N.J., July 29, 2026. The mission of the 2nd ARS is to provide “Second to None” service to the United States in support of national security objectives. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Aidan Thompson)

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U.S. Air Force Capt. Blake Jones, 2nd Air Refueling Squadron pilot, conducts preflight checks during a KC-46A Pegasus aircraft flight at Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst, N.J., July 29, 2026. The 2nd ARS carries on a proud heritage as the oldest air refueling squadron in the Air Force. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Aidan Thompson)

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A KC-46A Pegasus aircraft sits on the flight line at Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst, N.J., July 29, 2026. The KC-46 is a multi-role tanker and transport aircraft that provides aerial refueling, cargo transportation and aeromedical evacuation capabilities during missions. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Aidan Thompson)

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U.S. Air Force Nicholaus Herr, 32nd Air Refueling Squadron pilot, and Maj. Cameron Sperry, 2nd Aerial Refueling Squadron pilot, use night vision goggles to land a KC-46A Pegasus aircraft at Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst, N.J., July 30, 2026. Night flying prepares aircrew to safely execute missions across a range of visibility and weather conditions. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Aidan Thompson)

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No light, no problem

Published Aug. 21, 2026
By Senior Airman Aidan Thompson
305th Air Mobility Wing

Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst, N.J., July 29, 2026. -- U.S. Air Force Maj. Cameron Sperry, 2nd Air Refueling Squadron pilot, uses night vision goggles during a KC-46A Pegasus aircraft flight across the United States, July 29, 2026. Pilots use night vision goggles to maintain visual awareness during low light descents and landings. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Aidan Thompson)

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