U.S. Air Force pilots assigned to the 1st Special Operations Wing fly an MC-130J Commando II during a joint helicopter air-to-air refueling exercise above the Southeastern United States, Jan. 23, 2026. HAAR serves to familiarize special operations for endurance flight missions that require a lethal, agile and forward-deployable force ready to defend the Nation at a moment’s notice. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Isabel Tanner)
