Poseidon brings sea power to the air

Airman 1st Class Patrick Cox, 718th Aircraft Maintenance Unit integrated flight control systems journeyman, and a U.S. Air Force KC-135 Stratotanker are reflected in a puddle after it rained at Kadena Air Base, Japan, Feb. 2, 2023. The KC-135 delivers global aerial refueling capability to support joint and coalition aircraft throughout the Indo-Pacific region. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Tylir Meyer)

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Poseidon brings sea power to the air

U.S. Air Force Capt. Michael Mattson, 909th Air Refueling Squadron KC-135 Stratotanker pilot, front, connects hydraulics on a KC-135 during pre-flight checks at Kadena Air Base, Japan, Feb. 2, 2023. Kadena serves as a hub for airpower in the Pacific, ensuring we are ready to project force capabilities and provide support to regional allies and partners when called upon. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Tylir Meyer)

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Poseidon brings sea power to the air

A U.S. Navy P-8A Poseidon assigned to Patrol Squadron 10, Naval Air Station Jacksonville, Fla., approaches a U.S. Air Force KC-135 Stratotanker assigned to the 909th Air Refueling Squadron to receive fuel over the Pacific Ocean, Feb. 2, 2023. VP-10 provides critical domain awareness and deters adversaries' aggressive use of their submarines and warships. Conducting joint training enhances the lethality and readiness of U.S. forces and its ability to project superior airpower to the Indo-Pacific region. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Tylir Meyer)

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Tech. Sgt. Brandon Harmon, 909th Air Refueling Squadron boom operator, prepares the boom on a U.S. Air Force KC-135 Stratotanker for aerial refueling over the Pacific Ocean, Feb. 2, 2023. The KC-135 delivers global aerial refueling capability to support joint and coalition aircraft throughout the Indo-Pacific region. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Tylir Meyer)

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Poseidon brings sea power to the air

A U.S. Navy P-8A Poseidon assigned to Patrol Squadron 10, Naval Air Station Jacksonville, Fla., receives fuel from a U.S. Air Force KC-135 Stratotanker assigned to the 909th Air Refueling Squadron over the Pacific Ocean, Feb. 2, 2023. With assistance from the KC-135, aircraft are able to stay in the air for longer durations, maximizing their capability to ensure regional security. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Tylir Meyer)

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Poseidon brings sea power to the air

A U.S. Navy P-8A Poseidon assigned to Patrol Squadron 10, Naval Air Station Jacksonville, Fla., receives fuel from a U.S. Air Force KC-135 Stratotanker assigned to the 909th Air Refueling Squadron over the Pacific Ocean, Feb. 2, 2023. With assistance from the KC-135, aircraft are able to stay in the air for longer durations, maximizing their capability to ensure regional security. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Tylir Meyer)

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Poseidon brings sea power to the air

A U.S. Navy P-8A Poseidon assigned to Patrol Squadron 10, Naval Air Station Jacksonville, Fla., approaches a U.S. Air Force KC-135 Stratotanker assigned to the 909th Air Refueling Squadron to receive fuel over the Pacific Ocean, Feb. 2, 2023. VP-10 provides critical domain awareness and deters adversaries' aggressive use of their submarines and warships. Conducting joint training enhances the lethality and readiness of U.S. forces and its ability to project superior airpower to the Indo-Pacific region. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Tylir Meyer)

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Poseidon brings sea power to the air

A U.S. Navy P-8A Poseidon assigned to Patrol Squadron 10, Naval Air Station Jacksonville, Fla., flies underneath a U.S. Air Force KC-135 Stratotanker assigned to the 909th Air Refueling Squadron after receiving fuel over the Pacific Ocean, Feb. 2, 2023. VP-10 provides critical domain awareness and deters adversaries' aggressive use of their submarines and warships. Conducting joint training enhances the lethality and readiness of U.S. forces and its ability to project superior airpower to the Indo-Pacific region. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Tylir Meyer)

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Poseidon brings sea power to the air

Published Feb. 14, 2023
By Airman 1st Class Tylir Meyer
18th Wing Public Affairs

KADENA AIR BASE, Japan -- Airman 1st Class Patrick Cox, 718th Aircraft Maintenance Unit integrated flight control systems journeyman, and a U.S. Air Force KC-135 Stratotanker are reflected in a puddle after it rained at Kadena Air Base, Japan, Feb. 2, 2023. The KC-135 delivers global aerial refueling capability to support joint and coalition aircraft throughout the Indo-Pacific region. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Tylir Meyer)

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