909th ARS perform versatile refueling

A 909th Air Refueling Squadron KC-135 Stratotanker is prepared for a flight at Kadena Air Base, Japan, April 5, 2022. Pre-flight checks and preparation of the aircraft by the 909th ARS flight crew, alongside help from members of the 909th Aircraft Maintenance Unit, ensures a safe and efficient flight. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Cesar J. Navarro)

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909th ARS perform versatile refueling

A 909th Air Refueling Squadron flight crew syncs up with 909th Aircraft Maintenance Unit members, before a flight at Kadena Air Base, Japan, April 5, 2022. Pre-flight checks and preparation of the aircraft by the 909th ARS flight crew, alongside help from members of the 909th Aircraft Maintenance Unit, ensures a safe and efficient flight. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Cesar J. Navarro)

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909th ARS perform versatile refueling

U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Samantha Grendahl, 909th Air Refueling Squadron boom operator, refuels a 44th Fighter Squadron F-15C Eagle during an aerial refueling over the Pacific Ocean, April 5, 2022. During the refueling, the boom operator and fighter pilot have to maintain clear and constant communication, ensuring operations are carried out safely and efficiently. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Cesar J. Navarro)

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A 44th Fighter Squadron F-15C Eagle approaches a 909th Air Refueling Squadron KC-135 Stratotanker to engage in aerial refueling over the Pacific Ocean, April 5, 2022. Aerial refueling is a vital asset for Kadena, allowing fighter jets to stay airborne longer and command the sky. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Cesar J. Navarro)

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909th ARS perform versatile refueling

F-15C Eagles, assigned to the 44th Fighter Squadron, fly beside a 909th Air Refueling Squadron KC-135 Stratotanker in preparation for aerial refueling over the Pacific Ocean, April 5, 2022. Aerial refueling allows aircraft to accomplish the mission efficiently, eliminating the need to return to base for fuel. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Cesar J. Navarro)

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909th ARS perform versatile refueling

A 44th Fighter Squadron F-15C Eagle flies next to the wing of a 909th Air Refueling Squadron KC-135 Stratotanker, during an aerial refueling over the Pacific Ocean, April 5, 2022. Aerial refueling allows aircraft to accomplish the mission efficiently, eliminating the need to return to base for fuel. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Cesar J. Navarro)

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909th ARS perform versatile refueling

A 44th Fighter Squadron F-15C Eagle is refueled by a 909th Air Refueling Squadron KC-135 Stratotanker boom operator, during an aerial refueling over the Pacific Ocean, April 5, 2022. During the refueling, the boom operator and fighter pilot have to maintain clear and constant communication, ensuring operations are carried out safely and efficiently. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Cesar J. Navarro)

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909th ARS perform versatile refueling

U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Samantha Grendahl, 909th Air Refueling Squadron boom operator, refuels a 44th Fighter Squadron F-15C Eagle, during an aerial refueling over the Pacific Ocean, April 5, 2022. During refueling, the boom operator and fighter pilot have to maintain clear and constant communication, ensuring that operations are carried out safely and efficiently. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Cesar J. Navarro)

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909th ARS perform versatile refueling

A 44th Fighter Squadron F-15C Eagle flies below a 909th Air Refueling Squadron KC-135 Stratotanker in preparation for an aerial refueling over the Pacific Ocean, April 5, 2022. Aerial refueling is a vital asset for Kadena, allowing fighter jets to stay airborne longer and command the sky. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Cesar J. Navarro)

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909th ARS perform versatile refueling

A 44th Fighter Squadron F-15C Eagle flies beside a 909th Air Refueling Squadron KC-135 Stratotanker, during an aerial refueling over the Pacific Ocean, April 5, 2022. Aerial refueling is a vital ability for Kadena, allowing fighter jets to stay airborne longer and command the sky. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Cesar J. Navarro)

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909th ARS perform versatile refueling

F-15C Eagles, assigned to the 44th Fighter Squadron, fly next to the wing of a 909th Air Refueling Squadron KC-135 Stratotanker, during an aerial refueling over the Pacific Ocean, April 5, 2022. Aerial refueling allows aircraft to accomplish the mission efficiently, eliminating the need to return to base for fuel. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Cesar J. Navarro)

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909th ARS perform versatile refueling

U.S. Air Force Capt. Brandt Silvi, 909th Air Refueling Squadron KC-135 pilot, smiles as he steers the aircraft during an aerial refueling over the Pacific Ocean, April 5, 2022. The 909th ARS pilots listen to the conversation between the boom operator and fighter pilots, maneuvering their jet and paying attention to any changes that they may need to make inside the cockpit. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Cesar J. Navarro)

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909th ARS perform versatile refueling

Members from the 18th Logistics Readiness Squadron and 909th Aircraft Maintenance Unit conduct a hot pit refueling on a 909th Air Refueling Squadron KC-135 Stratotanker at Kadena Air Base, Japan, April 5, 2022. Hot pit refueling uses a single-point refuel pump which allows an aircraft to be refueled immediately after landing, with the engine running. This procedure is used with fighter jets frequently, but is very new to the KC-135 Stratotanker, making it essential to practice and add to the long list of capabilities available to the Pacific Air Forces. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Cesar J. Navarro)

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909th ARS perform versatile refueling

Members from the 18th Logistics Readiness Squadron and 909th Aircraft Maintenance Unit conduct a hot pit refueling on a 909th Air Refueling Squadron KC-135 Stratotanker at Kadena Air Base, Japan, April 5, 2022. Members of the 18th LRS operate an R-11 refueling truck while 909th AMU members safely refuel aircraft. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Cesar J. Navarro)

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909th ARS perform versatile refueling

Published April 12, 2022
By Airman 1st Class Cesar J. Navarro
18th Wing Public Affairs

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