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Classic airframe, innovative capacities

Airmen from the 18th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron await the exit of U.S. Air Force Lt. Col. James McFarland, 67th Fighter Squadron commander, from an F-15 Eagle July 29, 2016, at Kadena Air Base, Japan. This flight was McFarland’s fini flight as the 67th FS commander. The fini flight is a time-honored tradition where the commander of a squadron is recognized for their leadership. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Lynette M. Rolen)
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Classic airframe, innovative capacities

U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Marc Hicks, 18th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron crew chief, guides an F-15 Eagle July 29, 2016, at Kadena Air Base, Japan. The Eagle was piloted by Lt. Col. James McFarland, 67th Fighter Squadron commander, when it reached its 10,000 flight hours mark. This flight was also McFarland’s final flight as the commander. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Lynette M. Rolen)
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Classic airframe, innovative capacities

A U.S. Air Force F-15 Eagle assigned to the 67th Fighter Squadron returns from a flight July 29, 2016, at Kadena Air Base, Japan. This particular Eagle reached the 10,000 flight hours mark, making it the first F-15 on Kadena to reach this point. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Lynette M. Rolen)
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Classic airframe, innovative capacities

Airmen from the 18th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron await the exit of U.S. Air Force Lt. Col. James McFarland, 67th Fighter Squadron commander, from an F-15 Eagle July 29, 2016, at Kadena Air Base, Japan. This flight was McFarland’s fini flight as the 67th FS commander. The fini flight is a time-honored tradition where the commander of a squadron is recognized for their leadership. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Lynette M. Rolen)
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Classic airframe, innovative capacities

U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Marc Hicks, 18th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron crew chief, guides an F-15 Eagle July 29, 2016, at Kadena Air Base, Japan. The Eagle was piloted by Lt. Col. James McFarland, 67th Fighter Squadron commander, when it reached its 10,000 flight hours mark. This flight was also McFarland’s final flight as the commander. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Lynette M. Rolen)
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Classic airframe, innovative capacities

A U.S. Air Force F-15 Eagle assigned to the 67th Fighter Squadron returns from a flight July 29, 2016, at Kadena Air Base, Japan. This particular Eagle reached the 10,000 flight hours mark, making it the first F-15 on Kadena to reach this point. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Lynette M. Rolen)
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Eyes on the sky

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Louis Kelley and Senior Airman Aaron Funari, 18th Operations Support Squadron air traffic controllers, look out at the flightline July 21, 2016, at Kadena Air Base, Japan. As the Air Force’s largest combat wing, Kadena's airfield is one of the busiest in the Air Force. The operations of the 18th OSS ATC Airmen keep processes running smoothly. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Lynette M. Rolen)
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Eyes on the sky

U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Richard Delgado, 18th Operations Support Squadron air traffic controller, speaks with a pilot July 21, 2016, at Kadena Air Base, Japan. Kadena’s multiple airframes and many missions require constant communication between pilots and ATC Airmen to operate safely. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Lynette M. Rolen)
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Eyes on the sky

Air traffic controllers from the 18th Operations Support Squadron monitor the flightline for safety risks July 21, 2016, at Kadena Air Base, Japan. Kadena is the largest combat wing in the Pacific. Safety during flightline operations is of the utmost importance for Kadena’s air traffic controllers. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Lynette M. Rolen)
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Eyes on the sky

U.S. Air Force Master Sgt. Lance Petrie, 18th Operations Support Squadron NCO in charge of air traffic control training, monitors the flightline July 21, 2016, at Kadena Air Base, Japan. Air traffic controllers undergo extensive training to ensure proper flight operations for different airframes. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Lynette M. Rolen)
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909th ARS delivers global reach for 45 years

U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Victoria Rose Mora, 909th Air Refueling Squadron boom operator, delivers air-to-air refueling to an F-15 Eagle from the 44th Fighter Squadron under the supervision of her instructor, Staff Sgt. Cameron Bilyeu, June 30, 2016, near Okinawa, Japan. Boom operators on a KC-135 have the ability to pump thousands of pounds of fuel to any capable aircraft, thousands of feet above the ground, flying at 230 miles per hour, while only 47 feet from the receiving aircraft. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman John Linzmeier)
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909th ARS delivers global reach for 45 years

An F-15 Eagle from the 44th Fighter Squadron prepares to receive fuel from the boom of a KC-135R Stratotanker from the 909th Air Refueling Squadron June 30, 2016, near Okinawa, Japan. The KC-135 provides the core aerial refueling capability for the United States Air Force and has excelled in this role for more than 50 years working to accomplish its primary mission of global reach. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman John Linzmeier)
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909th ARS delivers global reach for 45 years

U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Victoria Rose Mora, 909th Air Refueling Squadron boom operator, delivers air-to-air refueling to an F-15 Eagle from the 44th Fighter Squadron June 30, 2016, near Okinawa, Japan. The 909th ARS deploys worldwide, executing contingency and strategic war plan operations as the Pacific Air Forces’ “lead force” for air refueling U.S. and allied aircraft in the Indo-Asia-Pacific region. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman John Linzmeier)
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909th ARS delivers global reach for 45 years

An F-15 Eagle from the 44th Fighter Squadron approaches the boom of a KC-135R Stratotanker from the 909th Air Refueling Squadron June 30, 2016, near Okinawa, Japan. The 909th recently entered its 45th year of providing air-to-air refueling to U.S. and allied aircraft. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman John Linzmeier)
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909th ARS delivers global reach for 45 years

U.S. Air Force Capt. Thomas Weber, 909th Air Refueling Squadron pilot, conducts a pre-flight inspection of a KC-135R Stratotanker June 30, 2016 at Kadena Air Base, Japan. The Stratotanker has been the Air Force’s core aerial refueling airframe for more than 50 years. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman John Linzmeier)
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909th ARS delivers global reach for 45 years

Aircrew members from the 909th Air Refueling Squadron conduct a preflight briefing for a training flight June 30, 2016, at Kadena Air Base Japan. The 909th ARS provides combat-ready KC-135s and aircrews to support peacetime operations and all levels of conflict in the Indo-Asia-Pacific region. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman John Linzmeier)
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909th ARS delivers global reach for 45 years

A U.S. Air Force boom operator for the 909th Air Refueling Squadron inspects the fuselage of a KC-135R Stratotanker June 21, 2016, at Kadena Air Base Japan. While pilots are responsible for flying the aircraft and handling the majority of operations in the cockpit, boom operators look after the rest of the aircraft while in flight. (U.S Air Force photo by Senior Airman John Linzmeier)
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909th ARS delivers global reach for 45 years

A U.S. Air Force boom operator for the 909th Air Refueling Squadron fastens harnesses inside in preparation for a training flight inside a KC-135R Stratotanker June 21, 2016, at Kadena Air Base Japan. Kadena is home to 15 KC-135R Stratotankers, which have been the Air Force’s core aerial refueling asset for more than 50 years. (U.S Air Force photo by Senior Airman John Linzmeier)
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909th ARS delivers global reach for 45 years

A historic photo shows KC-135R Stratotankers from the 909th Air Refueling Squadron parked on the Kadena Air Base Flightline. The 909th ARS has provided world-wide air-to-air refueling capabilities to all branches of the U.S. military and allied partners around the globe for 45 years. The squadron’s Stratotankers have been involved in countless operations, to include Desert Shield, Desert Storm, Enduring Freedom, Iraq Freedom and more. (courtesy photos)
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Getting it done

U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Matthew Morrison, 82nd Reconnaissance Squadron quality assurance chief inspector, examines a safety checklist July 18, 2016, at Kadena Air Base, Japan. The 82nd RS QA office checks the maintenance performed on Kadena’s reconnaissance aircraft. One mistake could lead to the loss or delay of critical Higher Headquarters missions. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Lynette M. Rolen)
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