909th AMU: Mission-ready under any circumstance

U.S. Air Force 18th Maintenance Group Wing Inspection team members observe as 909th Aircraft Maintenance Unit Airmen prepare to execute the steps for decontaminating a KC-135 Stratotanker, contaminated in a simulated chemical attack, during a mission-focused training exercise at Kadena Air Base, Japan, March 8, 2022. The routine, mission-focused training exercise consisted of two parts: phase one, which focused on enhancing Kadena’s capacity to rapidly process, deploy and sustain operations in all warfighting domains, and phase two, which tested Airmen’s ability to accomplish the mission under any circumstance. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Anna Nolte)

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909th AMU: Mission-ready under any circumstance

Airman 1st Class Samuel Hill, left, Tech. Sgt. Gary Crawford, middle, and Staff Sgt. Michael Barrett, right, 909th Aircraft Maintenance Unit crew chiefs, open the decontamination kit and review the checklist for decontaminating a KC-135 Stratotanker, contaminated in a simulated chemical attack, during a mission-focused training exercise at Kadena Air Base, Japan, March 8, 2022. The 909th Aircraft Maintenance Unit plays a vital role by ensuring 909th Air Refueling Squadron’s KC-135 Stratotankers are ready to carry out aerial refueling missions at any time, allowing U.S. airpower to fly farther and fight better. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Anna Nolte)

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Airmen from the 909th Aircraft Maintenance Unit work together to inspect the glass on the taxi and landing light of a KC-135 Stratotanker, contaminated in a simulated chemical attack, during a mission-focused training exercise at Kadena Air Base, Japan, March 8, 2022. Over 6,000 Airmen participated in the two-week, mission-focused training exercise, a standard procedure for U.S. Air Force bases across Japan and around the globe to maintain readiness in support of U.S. interests, the defense of Japan, and peace and stability throughout the Indo-Pacific. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Anna Nolte)

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909th AMU: Mission-ready under any circumstance

U.S. Air Force 18th Maintenance Group Wing Inspection team members observe as 909th Aircraft Maintenance Unit Airmen execute the steps for decontaminating a KC-135 Stratotanker, contaminated in a simulated chemical attack, during a mission-focused training exercise at Kadena Air Base, Japan, March 8, 2022. The largest U.S. Air Force combat wing overseas, Kadena has the capability to rapidly generate a fleet of combat-ready aircraft that maintain supremacy in the skies, as well as perform aerial refueling, airborne warning and control, and combat search and rescue functions. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Anna Nolte)

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U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Michael Barrett, 909th Aircraft Maintenance crew chief, uses a simulated M295 decontamination kit to wipe down the aircraft body and potential contact points on a KC-135 Stratotanker, contaminated in a simulated chemical attack, during a mission-focused training exercise at Kadena Air Base, Japan, March 8, 2022. This two-week, mission-focused training exercise simulates contingency operations, giving Airmen the opportunity to practice building airpower from the ground up and delivering the decisive air and cyberspace capabilities necessary to compete, deter and win in a high-end fight. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Anna Nolte)

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909th AMU: Mission-ready under any circumstance

U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Gary Crawford, 909th Aircraft Maintenance crew chief, marks a KC-135 Stratotanker, previously contaminated in a simulated chemical attack, as decontaminated during a mission-focused training exercise at Kadena Air Base, Japan, March 8, 2022. During this mission-focused training exercise, Airmen from across the 18th Wing practice mobilization procedures and sharpen their technical skills, enhancing operational readiness across all warfighting domains: air, land, sea, space and cyberspace, in order to deter aggression and ensure peace in the Indo-Pacific. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Anna Nolte)

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U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Gary Crawford, 909th Aircraft Maintenance crew chief, communicates with the 909th AMU shop after decontaminating a KC-135 Stratotanker, previously contaminated in a simulated chemical attack, during a mission-focused training exercise at Kadena Air Base, Japan, March 8, 2022. This two-week, mission-focused training exercise simulates contingency operations, giving Airmen the opportunity to practice building airpower from the ground up and delivering the decisive air and cyberspace capabilities necessary to compete, deter and win in a high-end fight. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Anna Nolte)

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909th AMU: Mission-ready under any circumstance

Published March 10, 2022
By Airman 1st Class Anna Nolte
18th Wing Public Affairs

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