Aerial refueling keeps Eagles in flight

A U.S. Air Force F-15C Eagle assigned to the 18th Wing flies alongside a KC-135 Stratotanker over the Pacific Ocean, Nov. 22, 2022. The Eagle’s air superiority was achieved through a mixture of unprecedented maneuverability and acceleration, range, weapons and avionics. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Tylir Meyer)

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Aerial refueling keeps Eagles in flight

A U.S. Air Force F-15C Eagle assigned to the 18th Wing approaches a KC-135 Stratotanker to conduct aerial refueling over the Pacific Ocean, Nov. 22, 2022. With assistance from the KC-135, aircraft are able to stay in the air for longer durations, maximizing the capability to ensure regional security. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Tylir Meyer)

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Aerial refueling keeps Eagles in flight

U.S. Air Force Master Sgt. Jason Duckett, 909th Air Refueling Squadron boom operator, refuels an F-15C Eagle over the Pacific Ocean, Nov. 22, 2022. With assistance from the KC-135 Stratotanker, aircraft are able to stay in the air for longer durations, maximizing the capability to ensure regional security. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Tylir Meyer)

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Aerial refueling keeps Eagles in flight

A U.S. Air Force F-15C Eagle assigned to the 18th Wing flies alongside a KC-135 Stratotanker over the Pacific Ocean, Nov. 22, 2022. The Eagle’s air superiority was achieved through a mixture of unprecedented maneuverability and acceleration, range, weapons and avionics. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Tylir Meyer)

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Aerial refueling keeps Eagles in flight

A U.S. Air Force KC-135 Stratotanker casts a shadow on the clouds over the Pacific Ocean, Nov. 22, 2022. The KC-135 delivers global aerial refueling capability to support joint and coalition aircraft throughout the Indo-Pacific region. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Tylir Meyer)

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Aerial refueling keeps Eagles in flight

A U.S. Air Force F-15C Eagle assigned to the 18th Wing conducts aerial refueling over the Pacific Ocean, Nov. 22, 2022. With assistance from the KC-135, aircraft are able to stay in the air for longer durations, maximizing the capability to ensure regional security. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Tylir Meyer)

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Aerial refueling keeps Eagles in flight

A U.S. Air Force F-15C Eagle assigned to the 18th Wing pulls away from a KC-135 Stratotanker after aerial refueling over the Pacific Ocean, Nov. 22, 2022. The KC-135 delivers global aerial refueling capability to support joint and coalition aircraft throughout the Indo-Pacific region. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Tylir Meyer)

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Aerial refueling keeps Eagles in flight

A U.S. Air Force F-15C Eagle assigned to the 18th Wing lines up with the boom of a KC-135 Stratotanker to receive aerial refueling over the Pacific Ocean, Nov. 22, 2022. The KC-135 delivers global aerial refueling capability to support joint and coalition aircraft throughout the Indo-Pacific region. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Tylir Meyer)

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Aerial refueling keeps Eagles in flight

A U.S. Air Force F-15C Eagle assigned to the 18th Wing flies alongside a KC-135 Stratotanker over the Pacific Ocean, Nov. 22, 2022. The Eagle’s air superiority was achieved through a mixture of unprecedented maneuverability and acceleration, range, weapons and avionics. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Tylir Meyer)

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Aerial refueling keeps Eagles in flight

Published Nov. 28, 2022
By Airman 1st Class Tylir Meyer
18th Wing Public Affairs

KADENA AIR BASE, Japan --