Kadena Air Base

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A U.S. Airman completes the pre-flight checks for a U.S. Air Force KC-135 Stratotanker at Kadena Air Base, Japan, June 7, 2022. Team Kadena is committed to providing world class support to enable a range of U.S. operations and exercises to strengthen regional alliances and partnerships, as well as U.S. forces’ readiness to respond when called upon. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Corban Lundborg)

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U.S. maintenance Airmen run through the pre-flight checks for a U.S. Air Force KC-135 Stratotanker at Kadena Air Base, Japan, June 7, 2022. Team Kadena is committed to providing world class support to enable a range of U.S. operations and exercises to strengthen regional alliances and partnerships, as well as U.S. forces’ readiness to respond when called upon. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Corban Lundborg)

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A U.S. Air Force chaplain climbs into a KC-135 Stratotanker assigned to the 912th Air Refueling Squadron, March Air Reserve Base, California, during an incentive flight from Kadena Air Base, Japan, June 10, 2022. Team Kadena is committed to providing world class support to enable a range of U.S. operations and exercises to strengthen regional alliances and partnerships, as well as U.S. forces’ readiness to respond when called upon. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Corban Lundborg)

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A U.S. Airman conducts pre-flight checks for a U.S. Air Force F-15D Eagle at Kadena Air Base, Japan, June 9, 2022. Kadena Air Base’s strategic position makes it a vital staging location for forces to deter regional adversaries and project U.S. airpower throughout the Indo-Pacific. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Corban Lundborg)

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U.S. maintenance Airmen run through the pre-flight checks for a U.S. Air Force F-15D Eagle at Kadena Air Base, Japan, June 9, 2022. Team Kadena is committed to providing world class support to enable a range of U.S. operations and exercises to strengthen regional alliances and partnerships, as well as U.S. forces’ readiness to respond when called upon. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Corban Lundborg)

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U.S. maintenance Airmen run through the pre-flight checks for a U.S. Air Force KC-135 Stratotanker at Kadena Air Base, Japan, June 10, 2022. Kadena operations contribute to regional peace and stability, which allows economic prosperity and growth. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Corban Lundborg)

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U.S. maintenance Airmen run through the pre-flight checks for a U.S. Air Force KC-135 Stratotanker at Kadena Air Base, Japan, June 10, 2022. Kadena Air Base’s strategic location, size and mix of combat capabilities makes it a powerful deterrent as well as a staging platform for disaster relief and other humanitarian operations in the region. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Corban Lundborg)

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U.S. Air Force F-15 Eagles assigned to the 44th Fighter Squadron, Kadena Air Base, Japan, return to base after training operations in the Pacific, June 9, 2022. Team Kadena is committed to providing world class support to enable a range of U.S. operations and exercises to strengthen regional alliances and partnerships, as well as U.S. forces’ readiness to respond when called upon. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Corban Lundborg)

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A U.S. Air Force F-15D Eagle pilot assigned to the 44th Fighter Squadron, Kadena Air Base, Japan, approaches a KC-135 Stratotanker assigned to the 912th Air Refueling Squadron, March Air Reserve Base, California, for aerial refueling, June 9, 2022. For decades, Kadena Air Base has served as the Keystone of the Pacific, enabling U.S. power projection. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Corban Lundborg)

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U.S. Air Force F-15 Eagles assigned to the 44th Fighter Squadron, Kadena Air Base, Japan, return to base after training operations in the Pacific, June 9, 2022. Both the 44th and 67th Fighter Squadrons at Kadena AB play a unique role in securing peace and stability in a free and open Indo-Pacific with their F-15 capabilities. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Corban Lundborg)

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A U.S. Air Force F-15 Eagle takes off from Kadena Air Base, Japan, June 8, 2022. Both the 44th and 67th Fighter Squadrons at Kadena AB play a unique role in securing peace and stability in a free and open Indo-Pacific with their F-15 capabilities. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Corban Lundborg)

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A U.S. Air Force F-15 Eagle takes off from Kadena Air Base, Japan, June 8, 2022. Kadena Air Base’s strategic location, size and mix of combat capabilities makes it a powerful deterrent as well as a staging platform for disaster relief and other humanitarian operations in the region. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Corban Lundborg)

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U.S. Air Force F-15 Eagles assigned to the 44th Fighter Squadron, Kadena Air Base, Japan, conduct training operations in the Pacific, June 9, 2022. Team Kadena is committed to providing world class support to enable a range of U.S. operations and exercises to strengthen regional alliances and partnerships, as well as U.S. forces’ readiness to respond when called upon. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Corban Lundborg)

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A U.S. Air Force KC-135 Stratotanker assigned to the 912th Air Refueling Squadron, March Air Reserve Base, California, conducts aerial refueling with Air Force F-15 Eagles assigned to the 44th Fighter Squadron, Kadena Air Base, Japan, June 9, 2022. Team Kadena is committed to providing world class support to enable a range of U.S. operations and exercises to strengthen regional alliances and partnerships, as well as U.S. forces’ readiness to respond when called upon. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Corban Lundborg)

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A U.S. Air Force KC-135 Stratotanker boom operator, assigned to the 912th Air Refueling Squadron, March Air Reserve Base, California, conducts aerial refueling with an Air Force F-15D Eagle assigned to the 44th Fighter Squadron, Kadena Air Base, Japan, June 9, 2022. Kadena Air Base regularly hosts visiting joint, allied and partner forces to conduct missions to enhance our operational readiness to defend Japan and ensure a free-and-open Indo-Pacific. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Corban Lundborg)

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U.S. Air Force F-15 Eagles assigned to the 44th Fighter Squadron, Kadena Air Base, Japan, conduct training operations in the Pacific, June 9, 2022. Both the 44th and 67th Fighter Squadrons at Kadena AB play a unique role in securing peace and stability in a free and open Indo-Pacific with their F-15 capabilities. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Corban Lundborg)

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A U.S. Air Force KC-135 Stratotanker assigned to the 912th Air Refueling Squadron, March Air Reserve Base, California, conducts aerial refueling with an Air Force F-15 Eagle assigned to the 44th Fighter Squadron, Kadena Air Base, Japan, June 9, 2022. Kadena Air Base conducts operations in support defense of Japan, as well as US efforts to preserve a free-and-open Indo-Pacific. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Corban Lundborg)

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A U.S. Air Force KC-135 Stratotanker assigned to the 912th Air Refueling Squadron, March Air Reserve Base, California, conducts aerial refueling in the Pacific, June 9, 2022. Kadena Air Base regularly hosts visiting joint, allied and partner forces to conduct missions to enhance our operational readiness to defend Japan and ensure a free-and-open Indo-Pacific. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Corban Lundborg)

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A U.S. Air Force F-15D Eagle assigned to the 44th Fighter Squadron, Kadena Air Base, Japan, approaches a KC-135 Stratotanker assigned to the 912th Air Refueling Squadron, March Air Reserve Base, California, for aerial refueling, June 9, 2022. For decades, Kadena Air Base has served as the Keystone of the Pacific, enabling U.S. power projection. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Corban Lundborg)

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A U.S. Air Force F-15D Eagle assigned to the 44th Fighter Squadron, Kadena Air Base, Japan, approaches a KC-135 Stratotanker assigned to the 912th Air Refueling Squadron, March Air Reserve Base, California, for aerial refueling, June 9, 2022. Kadena Air Base conducts operations in support defense of Japan, as well as US efforts to preserve a free-and-open Indo-Pacific. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Corban Lundborg)

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A U.S. Air Force F-15D Eagle assigned to the 44th Fighter Squadron, Kadena Air Base, Japan, approaches a KC-135 Stratotanker assigned to the 912th Air Refueling Squadron, March Air Reserve Base, California, for aerial refueling, June 9, 2022. For decades, Kadena Air Base has served as the Keystone of the Pacific, enabling U.S. power projection. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Corban Lundborg)

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Aerial Combat Camera Craftsman

A U.S. Air Force KC-135 Stratotanker assigned to the 912th Air Refueling Squadron, March Air Reserve Base, California, conducts aerial refueling with an Air Force F-15D Eagle assigned to the 44th Fighter Squadron, Kadena Air Base, Japan, June 9, 2022. Kadena Air Base regularly hosts visiting joint, allied and partner forces to conduct missions to enhance our operational readiness to defend Japan and ensure a free-and-open Indo-Pacific. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Corban Lundborg)

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A U.S. Air Force F-15D Eagle assigned to the 44th Fighter Squadron, Kadena Air Base, Japan, approaches a KC-135 Stratotanker assigned to the 912th Air Refueling Squadron, March Air Reserve Base, California, for aerial refueling, June 9, 2022. Team Kadena is committed to providing world class support to enable a range of U.S. operations and exercises to strengthen regional alliances and partnerships, as well as U.S. forces’ readiness to respond when called upon. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Corban Lundborg)

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U.S. Air Force F-15 Eagles assigned to the 44th Fighter Squadron, Kadena Air Base, Japan, approach a KC-135 Stratotanker assigned to the 912th Air Refueling Squadron, March Air Reserve Base, California, for aerial refueling, June 9, 2022. Both the 44th and 67th Fighter Squadrons at Kadena AB play a unique role in securing peace and stability in a free and open Indo-Pacific with their F-15 capabilities. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Corban Lundborg)

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An Eagle's View of In-Air Refueling

Published June 16, 2022
By Tech. Sgt. Corban Lundborg
18th Wing Public Affairs

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