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  • U.S. Air Force SSgt. Andrew Chase, 909th ARS boom operator, delivers fuel to an F-15C Eagle during a flight over the Pacific Ocean in support of exercise Keen Sword 23, Nov. 17, 2022. Bilateral exercises allow U.S. military and Japan Self-Defense Forces to work together across a variety of areas to enhance interoperability and readiness. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Jessi Roth)

    909th ARS supports exercise Keen Sword

    U.S. Air Force SSgt. Andrew Chase, 909th ARS boom operator, delivers fuel to an F-15C Eagle during a flight over the Pacific Ocean in support of exercise Keen Sword 23, Nov. 17, 2022. Bilateral exercises allow U.S. military and Japan Self-Defense Forces to work together across a variety of areas to enhance interoperability and readiness. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Jessi Roth)
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  • U.S. Air Force Maj. Myles Berthold, left, and Capt. Dustin Alger, 909th Air Refueling Squadron pilots, look out the window during a flight over the Pacific Ocean in support of exercise Keen Sword 23, Nov. 17, 2022. Bilateral exercises demonstrate the U.S. and Japan’s strong, shared commitment to a free and open Indo-Pacific. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Jessi Roth)

    909th ARS supports exercise Keen Sword

    U.S. Air Force Maj. Myles Berthold, left, and Capt. Dustin Alger, 909th Air Refueling Squadron pilots, look out the window during a flight over the Pacific Ocean in support of exercise Keen Sword 23, Nov. 17, 2022. Bilateral exercises demonstrate the U.S. and Japan’s strong, shared commitment to a free and open Indo-Pacific. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Jessi Roth)
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  • A 44th Fighter Squadron F-15C Eagle receives fuel from a 909th Air Refueling Squadron KC-135 Stratotanker during a flight over the Pacific Ocean in support of exercise Keen Sword 23, Nov. 17, 2022. Joint and bilateral cooperation and collaboration enhance regional security, stability, and prosperity. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Jessi Roth)

    909th ARS supports exercise Keen Sword

    A 44th Fighter Squadron F-15C Eagle receives fuel from a 909th Air Refueling Squadron KC-135 Stratotanker during a flight over the Pacific Ocean in support of exercise Keen Sword 23, Nov. 17, 2022. Joint and bilateral cooperation and collaboration enhance regional security, stability, and prosperity. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Jessi Roth)
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  • A 44th Fighter Squadron F-15C Eagle receives fuel from a 909th Air Refueling Squadron KC-135 Stratotanker during a flight over the Pacific Ocean in support of exercise Keen Sword 23, Nov. 17, 2022. Bilateral exercises demonstrate the U.S. and Japan’s strong, shared commitment to a free and open Indo-Pacific. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Jessi Roth)

    909th ARS supports exercise Keen Sword

    A 44th Fighter Squadron F-15C Eagle receives fuel from a 909th Air Refueling Squadron KC-135 Stratotanker during a flight over the Pacific Ocean in support of exercise Keen Sword 23, Nov. 17, 2022. Bilateral exercises demonstrate the U.S. and Japan’s strong, shared commitment to a free and open Indo-Pacific. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Jessi Roth)
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  • A 44th Fighter Squadron F-15C Eagle receives fuel from a 909th Air Refueling Squadron KC-135 Stratotanker during a flight over the Pacific Ocean in support of exercise Keen Sword 23, Nov. 17, 2022. Bilateral exercises demonstrate the U.S. and Japan’s strong, shared commitment to a free and open Indo-Pacific. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Jessi Roth)

    909th ARS supports exercise Keen Sword

    A 44th Fighter Squadron F-15C Eagle receives fuel from a 909th Air Refueling Squadron KC-135 Stratotanker during a flight over the Pacific Ocean in support of exercise Keen Sword 23, Nov. 17, 2022. Bilateral exercises demonstrate the U.S. and Japan’s strong, shared commitment to a free and open Indo-Pacific. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Jessi Roth)
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  • Tech Sgt. Lucas Balcarce, 909th Air Refueling Squadron boom operator, observes as SSgt. Andrew Chase, 909th ARS boom operator, delivers fuel to an F-15C Eagle during a flight over the Pacific Ocean in support of exercise Keen Sword 23, Nov. 17, 2022. Joint and bilateral cooperation and collaboration enhance regional security, stability, and prosperity. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Jessi Roth)

    909th ARS supports exercise Keen Sword

    Tech Sgt. Lucas Balcarce, 909th Air Refueling Squadron boom operator, observes as SSgt. Andrew Chase, 909th ARS boom operator, delivers fuel to an F-15C Eagle during a flight over the Pacific Ocean in support of exercise Keen Sword 23, Nov. 17, 2022. Joint and bilateral cooperation and collaboration enhance regional security, stability, and prosperity. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Jessi Roth)
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  • A 44th Fighter Squadron F-15C Eagle receives fuel from a 909th Air Refueling Squadron KC-135 Stratotanker during a flight over the Pacific Ocean in support of exercise Keen Sword 23, Nov. 17, 2022. Bilateral exercises allow U.S. military and Japan Self-Defense Forces to work together across a variety of areas to enhance interoperability and readiness. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Jessi Roth)

    909th ARS supports exercise Keen Sword

    A 44th Fighter Squadron F-15C Eagle receives fuel from a 909th Air Refueling Squadron KC-135 Stratotanker during a flight over the Pacific Ocean in support of exercise Keen Sword 23, Nov. 17, 2022. Bilateral exercises allow U.S. military and Japan Self-Defense Forces to work together across a variety of areas to enhance interoperability and readiness. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Jessi Roth)
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  • A 44th Fighter Squadron F-15C Eagle approaches a 909th Air Refueling Squadron KC-135 Stratotanker to receive aerial refueling during a flight over the Pacific Ocean in support of exercise Keen Sword 23, Nov. 17, 2022. Joint and bilateral cooperation and collaboration enhance regional security, stability, and prosperity. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Jessi Roth)

    909th ARS supports exercise Keen Sword

    A 44th Fighter Squadron F-15C Eagle approaches a 909th Air Refueling Squadron KC-135 Stratotanker to receive aerial refueling during a flight over the Pacific Ocean in support of exercise Keen Sword 23, Nov. 17, 2022. Joint and bilateral cooperation and collaboration enhance regional security, stability, and prosperity. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Jessi Roth)
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  • A 44th Fighter Squadron F-15C Eagle approaches a 909th Air Refueling Squadron KC-135 Stratotanker to receive aerial refueling during a flight over the Pacific Ocean in support of exercise Keen Sword 23, Nov. 17, 2022. Bilateral exercises allow U.S. military and Japan Self-Defense Forces to work together across a variety of areas to enhance interoperability and readiness. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Jessi Roth)

    909th ARS supports exercise Keen Sword

    A 44th Fighter Squadron F-15C Eagle approaches a 909th Air Refueling Squadron KC-135 Stratotanker to receive aerial refueling during a flight over the Pacific Ocean in support of exercise Keen Sword 23, Nov. 17, 2022. Bilateral exercises allow U.S. military and Japan Self-Defense Forces to work together across a variety of areas to enhance interoperability and readiness. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Jessi Roth)
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  • A 44th Fighter Squadron F-15C Eagle departs after receiving fuel from a 909th Air Refueling Squadron KC-135 Stratotanker during a flight over the Pacific Ocean in support of exercise Keen Sword 23, Nov. 17, 2022. Bilateral exercises allow U.S. military and Japan Self-Defense Forces to work together across a variety of areas to enhance interoperability and readiness. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Jessi Roth)

    909th ARS supports exercise Keen Sword

    A 44th Fighter Squadron F-15C Eagle departs after receiving fuel from a 909th Air Refueling Squadron KC-135 Stratotanker during a flight over the Pacific Ocean in support of exercise Keen Sword 23, Nov. 17, 2022. Bilateral exercises allow U.S. military and Japan Self-Defense Forces to work together across a variety of areas to enhance interoperability and readiness. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Jessi Roth)
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  • A 44th Fighter Squadron F-15C Eagle receives fuel from a 909th Air Refueling Squadron KC-135 Stratotanker during a flight over the Pacific Ocean in support of exercise Keen Sword 23, Nov. 17, 2022. Bilateral exercises demonstrate the U.S. and Japan’s strong, shared commitment to a free and open Indo-Pacific. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Jessi Roth)

    909th ARS supports exercise Keen Sword

    A 44th Fighter Squadron F-15C Eagle receives fuel from a 909th Air Refueling Squadron KC-135 Stratotanker during a flight over the Pacific Ocean in support of exercise Keen Sword 23, Nov. 17, 2022. Bilateral exercises demonstrate the U.S. and Japan’s strong, shared commitment to a free and open Indo-Pacific. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Jessi Roth)
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    909th ARS supports exercise Keen Sword

    • Published Nov. 18, 2022
    • By Senior Airman Jessi Roth
    • 18th Wing Public Affairs
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