Team Kadena fuels the fight

Airmen assigned to the 909th Aircraft Maintenance Unit and 909th Air Refueling Squadron complete pre-flight checks on a KC-135 Stratotanker at Kadena Air Base, Japan, June 30, 2022. The 909th ARS is the Pacific Air Force's lead force for air refueling U.S. and allied aircraft during all contingencies. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Yosselin Perla)

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Team Kadena fuels the fight

U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Robert Baker, 909th Aircraft Maintenance Unit crew chief, monitors a power cart while engines start up on a KC-135 Stratotanker at Kadena Air Base, Japan, June 30, 2022. Kadena conducts operations in support of the defense of Japan, as well as U.S. efforts to preserve a free-and-open Indo-Pacific. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Yosselin Perla)

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Team Kadena fuels the fight

U.S. Air Force Capt. Scott Dvorak, 909th Air Refueling Squadron pilot, runs through a pre-flight checklist prior to take-off at Kadena Air Base, Japan, June 30, 2022. Aircrews routinely fly missions aimed at sharpening the necessary skills needed to respond to emerging situations at a moment’s notice. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Yosselin Perla)

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Team Kadena fuels the fight

Senior Airman Robert Baker, 909th Aircraft Maintenance Unit crew chief, performs pre-flight checks on a KC-135 Stratotanker at Kadena Air Base, Japan, June 30, 2022. Crew chiefs ensure aircraft are operational so aircrews can complete a variety of missions. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Yosselin Perla)

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Team Kadena fuels the fight

Airman 1st Class Deull Arnold, 909th Air Refueling Squadron boom operator, stands in the cockpit of a KC-135 Stratotanker prior to take off at Kadena Air Base, Japan, June 30, 2022. The 909th ARS is the Pacific Air Force's lead force for air refueling U.S. and allied aircraft during all contingencies. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Yosselin Perla)

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Team Kadena fuels the fight

U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Deull Arnold, 909th Air Refueling Squadron boom operator, prepares for in-flight refueling operations over the Indo-Pacific theater, June 30, 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 Airman 1st Class Yosselin Perla)

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A U.S. Marine Corps F-35B Lightning II with Marine Fighter Attack Squadron (VMFA) 242, receives fuel from a U.S. Air Force KC-135 Stratotanker, assigned to the 909th Air Refueling Squadron, Kadena Air Base, Japan, over the Indo-Pacific theater, June 30, 2022. Aerial refueling capabilities extend airborne training time and combat radius, ensuring U.S. and allied nation aircraft are postured to maintain regional peace and stability within the Indo-Pacific area of responsibility. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Yosselin Perla)

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Team Kadena fuels the fight

A U.S. Marine Corps F-35B Lightning II with Marine Fighter Attack Squadron (VMFA) 242, flies alongside a U.S. Air Force KC-135 Stratotanker, assigned to the 909th Air Refueling Squadron, Kadena Air Base, Japan, over the Indo-Pacific theater, June 30, 2022. These missions are opportunities for Pacific Air Forces to perform routine integration with joint and allied forces and assure regional allies and partners of the continued U.S. commitment to the defense of our Allies. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Yosselin Perla)

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Team Kadena fuels the fight

U.S. Marine Corps F-35B Lightning IIs with Marine Fighter Attack Squadron (VMFA) 242, fly alongside a U.S. Air Force KC-135 Stratotanker, assigned to the 909th Air Refueling Squadron, Kadena Air Base, Japan, over the Indo-Pacific theater, June 30, 2022. These missions are opportunities for Pacific Air Forces to perform routine integration with joint and allied forces and assure regional allies and partners of the continued U.S. commitment to the defense of our Allies. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Yosselin Perla)

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Team Kadena fuels the fight

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Anthony Chick, 909th Aircraft Maintenance Unit crew chief, marshals in a KC-135 Stratotanker assigned to the 909th Air Refueling Squadron for hot-pit refueling at Kadena Air Base, Japan, June 30, 2022. Hot-pit refueling allows the aircraft to keep its engines running while receiving fuel, which minimizes ground time and ensures the mission will continue with minimal delay. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Yosselin Perla)

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Team Kadena fuels the fight

Airmen assigned to the 909th Aircraft Maintenance Unit and 18th Logistics Readiness Squadron perform a hot-pit refueling operation on a U.S. Air Force KC-135 Stratotanker assigned to the 909th Air Refueling Squadron at Kadena Air Base, Japan, June 30, 2022. As the Keystone of the Pacific, Kadena Air Base plays a vital part in supporting the Pacific Air Forces’ effort to operationalize concepts designed to become more agile in our execution, more strategic in our deterrence, and more resilient in our capability. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Yosselin Perla)

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Team Kadena fuels the fight

Published July 5, 2022
By Airman 1st Class Yosselin Perla
18th Wing Public Affairs

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