Enhancing capabilities in the sky and on the ground

A U.S. Air Force F-22 Raptor from Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam, Hawaii, refuels over the Pacific Ocean, June 29, 2022. The F-22 Raptor is a fifth-generation fighter aircraft that helps defend U.S. and allied interests in the Indo-Pacific region. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Stephen Pulter)

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A U.S. Air Force F-35A Lightning II from Eielson Air Force Base, Alaska, flies over the Pacific Ocean, June 29, 2022. The F-35A provides next-generation stealth, enhanced situational awareness and reduced vulnerability for the United States and allied nations. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Stephen Pulter)

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A U.S. Air Force F-22 Raptor from Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam, Hawaii, flies over the Pacific Ocean, June 29, 2022. The F-22 Raptor is a fifth-generation fighter aircraft that is designed to rapidly project air dominance at great distances. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Stephen Pulter)

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A U.S. Air Force F-22 Raptor from Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam, Hawaii, prepares to refuel over the Pacific Ocean, June 29, 2022. The F-22 Raptor is a fifth-generation fighter aircraft that increases the efficiency of maintaining a free and open Indo-Pacific. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Stephen Pulter)

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A U.S. Air Force F-35A Lightning II from Eielson Air Force Base, Alaska, conducts aerial refueling with a 909th Air Refueling Squadron KC-135 Stratotanker over the Pacific Ocean, June 29, 2022. When working with the 909th ARS the capability and reach of the F-35A and other aircraft alike increase the Air Force's capability to maintain air superiority. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Stephen Pulter)

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A U.S. Air Force F-22 Raptor from Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam, Hawaii, prepares to refuel over the Pacific Ocean, June 29, 2022. The F-22 Raptor is a fifth-generation fighter that combines stealth, supercruise, maneuverability and integrated avionics. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Stephen Pulter)

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A 909th Air Refueling Squadron KC-135 Stratotanker receives hot pit refueling at Kadena Air Base, Japan, June 29, 2022. When combined with hot pit refueling the KC-135 Stratotanker's ability to increase the Air Force's reach. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Stephen Pulter)

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Senior Airman Douglas Hammet, 18th Logistics Readiness Squadron fuels distribution operator, observes a 909th Air Refueling Squadron KC-135 Stratotanker hot pit refueling at Kadena Air Base, Japan, June 29, 2022. Hot pit refueling allows aircraft to refuel quickly with engines running in order to return to the fight in a speedy manner. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Stephen Pulter)

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Senior Airman Douglas Hammet, 18th Logistics Readiness Squadron fuels distribution operator, carries a hose to hot pit refuel a 909th Air Refueling Squadron KC-135 Stratotanker at Kadena Air Base, Japan, June 29, 2022. Hot pit refueling allows aircraft to refuel quickly to return to the fight in a speedy manner. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Stephen Pulter)

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Staff Sgt. Madison Day, 6th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron refuels supervisor, communities with other Airmen as a 909th Air Refueling Squadron KC-135 Stratotanker refuels at Kadena Air Base, Japan, June 29, 2022. Hot pit refueling allows aircraft to refuel quickly with engines running in order to return to the fight in a speedy manner. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Stephen Pulter)

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Enhancing capabilities in the sky and on the ground

Published July 14, 2022
By Senior Airman Stephen Pulter
18th Wing Public Affairs

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