B-52s support a Free and Open Indo-Pacific

U.S. Air Force Airmen conduct preflight checks on a 909th Aerial Refueling Squadron KC-135 Stratotanker at Kadena Air Base, Japan, Sept. 30, 2022. Kadena Air Base is the hub of airpower in the Pacific, and home to the 18th Wing and a variety of associate units to form a world-class combat team ready to ensure peace and stability across the Indo-Pacific. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Stephen Pulter)

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B-52s support a Free and Open Indo-Pacific

A U.S. Air Force 909th Aerial Refueling Squadron pilot conducts preflight checks on a KC-135 Stratotanker, assigned to the 909th Air Refueling Squadron at Kadena Air Base, Japan, Sept. 30, 2022. The 909th ARS conducts operations to increase the reach and power of Air Force assets and allies in the Pacific Region. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Stephen Pulter)

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B-52s support a Free and Open Indo-Pacific

A U.S. Air Force 2nd Bomb Wing B-52 Stratofortress flies over the Pacific Ocean, Sept. 30, 2022. The B-52 is a long range heavy bomber that can perform a variety of missions in support of a free and open Indo-Pacific. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Stephen Pulter)

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B-52s support a Free and Open Indo-Pacific

U.S. Air Force 2nd Bomb Wing B-52 Stratofortress refuel with U.S. Air Force KC-135 Stratotankers, assigned to the 909th Air Refueling Squadron, over the Pacific Ocean, Sept. 30, 2022. Pacific Air Forces utilize various aircraft to maintain a flexible theater posture to enhance its ability to provide the Department of Defense options to support our allies and partners in a free and open Indo-Pacific. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Stephen Pulter)

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B-52s support a Free and Open Indo-Pacific

A U.S. Air Force 2nd Bomb Wing B-52 Stratofortress receives fuel from a U.S. Air Force KC-135 Stratotanker, assigned to the 909th Air Refueling Squadron, over the Pacific Ocean, Sept. 30, 2022. Aerial refueling operations allow other aircraft the opportunity to increase their reach and power, conducting operations for a longer duration in support of a free and open Indo-Pacific. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Stephen Pulter)

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B-52s support a Free and Open Indo-Pacific

A U.S. Air Force 2nd Bomb Wing B-52 Stratofortress approaches a U.S. Air Force KC-135 Stratotanker, assigned to the 909th Air Refueling Squadron, over the Pacific Ocean, Sept. 30, 2022. Routine training with other squadrons allows both units to enhance capabilities to support a free and open Indo-Pacific. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Stephen Pulter)

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B-52s support a Free and Open Indo-Pacific

Published Oct. 3, 2022
By Senior Airman Stephen Pulter
18th Wing Public Affairs

KADENA AIR FORCE BASE, Japan --