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U.S. Air Force Maj. Gen. Darren Cole, 21st Air Force Commander, left, and Tech. Sgt. Alex Diego, 91st Air Refueling Squadron boom operator, stand at attention at MacDill Air Force Base, Florida, Jan. 6, 2026. Diego received the Distinguished Flying Cross for his heroic achievements on a deployment in support of Operation INHERENT RESOLVE. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Autumn Lindor)