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909th ARS enables US, ROK airpower during FF25-1

U.S. Air Force Capt. Eric Rossillon, 909th Air Refueling Squadron KC-135 Stratotanker pilot, reviews a checklist during Freedom Flag 25-1 off the east coast of the Republic of Korea, April 23, 2025. During FF25-1, U.S. service members from across the Pacific theater trained alongside ROKAF personnel, enhancing interoperability and mission readiness in a dynamic training environment. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Jason W. Cochran)

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909th ARS enables US, ROK airpower during FF25-1

A U.S. Marine Corps F-35B Lightning II aircraft departs after receiving fuel from a U.S. Air Force KC-135 Stratotanker during Freedom Flag 25-1 off the east coast of the Republic of Korea, April 23, 2025. FF25-1 brought together U.S. and ROK units from across the Pacific theater, with aerial refueling playing a critical role in enabling effective operations across the vast region. The F-35 is assigned to Marine Fighter Attack Squadron 214, Marine Corps Air station Iwakuni, Japan, and the KC-135 is assigned to the 909th Air Refueling Squadon. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Jason W. Cochran)

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909th ARS enables US, ROK airpower during FF25-1

U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Dimagio Carey, 909th Aerial Refueling Squadron, KC-134 Stratotanker instructor boom operator, follows the checklist for stowing the boom during Freedom Flag 25-1 off the east coast of the Republic of Korea, April 23, 2025. Aerial refueling during FF25-1 supported joint training for U.S. and ROKAF pilots, while giving KC-135 aircrew the chance to operate in a simulated combat environment and build readiness for potential contingency situations. The 909th is based at Kadena Air Base, Japan. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Jason W. Cochran)

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909th ARS enables US, ROK airpower during FF25-1

A U.S. Marine Corps F-35B Lightning II aircraft receives fuel from a U.S. Air Force KC-135 Stratotanker during Freedom Flag 25-1 off the east coast of the Republic of Korea, April 23, 2025. FF25-1 brought together U.S. and ROK units from across the Pacific theater, with aerial refueling playing a critical role in enabling effective operations across the vast region. The F-35 is assigned to Marine Fighter Attack Squadron 214, Marine Corps Air station Iwakuni, Japan, and the KC-135 is assigned to the 909th Air Refueling Squadron.(U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Jason W. Cochran)

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909th ARS enables US, ROK airpower during FF25-1

U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Edrik Gaisoa, 909th Air Refueling Squadron KC-135 Stratotanker boom operator, left, and Senior Airman Dimagio Carey, 909th ARS KC-135 instructor boom operator, observe the approach of an aircraft during Freedom Flag 25-1 off the east coast of the Republic of Korea, April 23, 2025. Aerial refueling during FF25-1 supported joint training for U.S. and ROKAF pilots, while giving KC-135 aircrew the chance to operate in a simulated combat environment and build readiness for potential contingency situations. The 909th is based at Kadena Air Base, Japan. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Jason W. Cochran)

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909th ARS enables US, ROK airpower during FF25-1

A U.S. Navy EA-18G Growler departs after receiving fuel from a U.S. Air Force KC-135 Stratotanker during Freedom Flag 25-1 off the east coast of the Republic of Korea, April 23, 2025. FF25-1 brought together U.S. and ROK units from across the Pacific theater, with aerial refueling playing a critical role in enabling effective operations across the vast region. The EA-18 is assigned to the Electronic Attack Squadron 141, Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni, Japan, and the KC-135 is assigned to the 909th Air Refueling Squadron, Kadena Air Base, Japan. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Dimagio Carey)

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