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909th ARS refuels Navy P-8 Poseidon

A U.S. Navy P-8 Poseidon approaches a U.S. Air Force KC-135 Stratotanker, assigned to the 909th Air Refueling Squadron, Kadena Air Base, Japan, to receive aerial refueling over the Pacific Ocean, Feb. 1, 2024. The 909th ARS is the Pacific Air Force's lead force for air refueling joint and Allied aircraft during all contingencies. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Melany Bermudez)
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909th ARS refuels Navy P-8 Poseidon

U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Dave Jan Gabriel, 909th Air Refueling Squadron boom operator, refuels a U.S. Navy P-8 Poseidon over the Pacific Ocean, Feb. 1, 2024. Boom operators directly control the metal arm located in the rear of refueling aircraft, commonly known as the boom, to refuel joint and Allied aircraft in mid-air. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Melany Bermudez)
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909th ARS refuels Navy P-8 Poseidon

U.S. Air Force Capt. Elizabeth Luke, 909th Air Refueling Squadron pilot, conducts pre-flight checks for a U.S. Air Force KC-135 Stratotanker at Kadena Air Base, Japan, Feb. 1, 2024. Kadena conducts operations in support of the defense of Japan, as well as U.S. efforts to preserve a free and open Indo-Pacific.(U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Melany Bermudez)
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909th ARS refuels Navy P-8 Poseidon

U.S. Air Force Airmen assigned to the 718th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron and 909th Aircraft Maintenance Unit review KC-135 Stratotanker maintenance records at Kadena Air Base, Japan, Feb. 1, 2024. Kadena conducts operations in support of the defense of Japan, as well as U.S. efforts to preserve a free and open Indo-Pacific. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Melany Bermudez)
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USAF, JASDF conduct training over East China Sea

A U.S. Air Force F-35A Lightning II assigned to the 354th Fighter Wing flies over the East China Sea, Oct. 17, 2023. Kadena serves as a hub for airpower in the Pacific, ensuring readiness to project force capabilities and provide support to regional allies and partners when called upon. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Tylir Meyer)
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USAF, JASDF conduct training over East China Sea

A U.S. Air Force F-35A Lightning II assigned to the 354th Fighter Wing flies over the East China Sea, Oct. 17, 2023. Kadena serves as a hub for airpower in the Pacific, ensuring readiness to project force capabilities and provide support to regional allies and partners when called upon. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Tylir Meyer)
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USAF, JASDF conduct training over East China Sea

A U.S. Air Force F-35A Lightning II conducts aerial refueling with a KC-135 Stratotanker assigned to the 909th Air Refueling Squadron over the East China Sea, Oct. 17, 2023. Kadena routinely conducts training as it is critical to deterring aggression and being ready to fight and win to protect the vital interests of the U.S. and Japan. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Tylir Meyer)
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USAF, JASDF conduct training over East China Sea

U.S. Air Force F-35A Lightning IIs assigned to the 354th Fighter Wing fly over the East China Sea, Oct. 17, 2023. Kadena routinely conducts training as it is critical to deterring aggression and being ready to fight and win to protect the vital interests of the U.S. and Japan. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Tylir Meyer)
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USAF, JASDF conduct training over East China Sea

A U.S. Air Force F-35A Lightning II assigned to the 354th Fighter Wing approaches a KC-135 Stratotanker assigned to the 909th Air Refueling Squadron for aerial refueling over the East China Sea, Oct. 17, 2023. Kadena routinely conducts training as it is critical to deterring aggression and being ready to fight and win to protect the vital interests of the U.S. and Japan. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Tylir Meyer)
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USAF, JASDF conduct training over East China Sea

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Blake Thomson, 909th Air Refueling Squadron boom operator, conducts aerial refueling over the East China Sea, Oct. 17, 2023. Aerial refueling capabilities extend airborne training time and combat radius, ensuring U.S. and allied nation aircraft are postured to maintain regional peace and stability within the Indo-Pacific area of responsibility. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Tylir Meyer)
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U.S., Japan Conduct Aerial Integration Exercise

A B-1B Lancer from the 28th Bomb Wing, Ellsworth Air Force Base, South Dakota, receives fuel from a KC-135 Stratotanker assigned to the 909th Air Refueling Squadron over the Sea of Japan, August 30, 2023. Bomber missions to the Indo-Pacific region deter aggression by demonstrating U.S. Air Forces’ ability to operate anytime and anywhere in the world in support of U.S. Allies and partners. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Dwane Young)
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U.S., Japan Conduct Aerial Integration Exercise

A B-1B Lancer from the 28th Bomb Wing, Ellsworth Air Force Base, South Dakota, receives fuel from a KC-135 Stratotanker assigned to the 909th Air Refueling Squadron over the Sea of Japan, August 30, 2023. This CONUS-to-CONUS mission was flown in support of a bilateral bomber exercise over the Sea of Japan with Japan Air Self-Defense Force F-2 fighters to demonstrate the enduring deterrence options readily available to the U.S.-Japan Alliance. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Dwane Young)
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U.S., Japan Conduct Aerial Integration Exercise

A B-1B Lancer from the 28th Bomb Wing, Ellsworth Air Force Base, South Dakota, receives fuel from a KC-135 Stratotanker assigned to the 909th Air Refueling Squadron over the Sea of Japan, August 30, 2023. Two B-1B Lancers traveled across the globe to conduct a bilateral bomber exercise over the Sea of Japan with Japan Air Self-Defense Force F-2 fighters, reinforcing the U.S. and Japan’s commitment to a Free and Open Indo-Pacific. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Dwane Young)
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U.S., Japan Conduct Aerial Integration Exercise

U.S. Air Force Lt. Col. Travis Epp and Capt. Andrew Sanchez, 909th Air Refueling Squadron pilots, prepare to land a KC-135 Stratotanker at Kadena Air Base, Japan, August 30, 2023. The 909th ARS provided support to U.S. Air Force B-1B Lancer bombers traveling across the globe to integrate with Japan Air Self-Defense Force F-2 fighters, exemplifying the U.S.’s ability to quickly and decisively respond to threats against Japan and the region. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Dwane Young)
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U.S., Japan Conduct Aerial Integration Exercise

U.S. Air Force Senior Airmen Dominic Fontenot, 909th Air Refueling Squadron avionics journeyman and Colby Mall, 909th ARS aerospace propulsion journeyman, sit under a KC-135 Stratotanker before a refueling mission at Kadena Air Base, August 30, 2023. The 909th ARS flew in support of a bilateral bomber exercise with the Japan Air Self-Defense Force over the Sea of Japan, demonstrating the enduring deterrence options readily available to the U.S.-Japan Alliance. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Dwane Young)
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U.S., Japan Conduct Aerial Integration Exercise

U.S. Air Force Lt. Col. Travis Epp, 909th Air Refueling Squadron pilot, communicates to boom operators during an aerial refueling mission in a KC-135 Stratotanker over the Sea of Japan, August 30, 2023. The 909th ARS provided support to U.S. Air Force B-1B Lancer bombers traveling from the U.S. mainland to integrate with Japan Air Self-Defense Force F-2 fighters, exemplifying the U.S.’s ability to quickly and decisively respond to threats against Japan and the region. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Dwane Young)
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U.S., Japan Conduct Aerial Integration Exercise

A B-1B Lancer assigned to the 28th Bomb Wing, Ellsworth Air Force Base, South Dakota, approaches a KC-135 Stratotanker from the 909th Air Refueling Squadron to receive fuel over the Sea of Japan, August 30, 2023. Two B-1B Lancer bombers integrated with Japan Air Self-Defense Force, exemplifying our alliance's ability to quickly and decisively respond to threats against Japan and the region. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Dwane Young)
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U.S., Japan Conduct Aerial Integration Exercise

U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Christian Lawhorn and Airman First Class Brennan Rodriguez, 909th Air Refueling Squadron boom operators, secure overwing emergency exit hatches before a refueling mission at Kadena Air Base, Aug. 30, 2023. The 909th ARS flew in support of a bilateral bomber exercise with the Japan Air Self-Defense Force over the Sea of Japan, demonstrating the enduring deterrence options readily available to the U.S.-Japan Alliance. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Dwane Young)
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U.S., Japan Conduct Aerial Integration Exercise

A B-1B Lancer from the 28th Bomb Wing, Ellsworth Air Force Base, South Dakota, receives fuel from a KC-135 Stratotanker assigned to the 909th Air Refueling Squadron over the Sea of Japan, Aug. 30, 2023. Two B-1B Lancers integrated with Japan Air Self-Defense Force F-2 fighters during a bilateral bomber exercise, demonstrating our steadfast commitment to the stability and security throughout the region. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Dwane Young)
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U.S., Japan Conduct Aerial Integration Exercise

A B-1B Lancer assigned to the 28th Bomb Wing, Ellsworth Air Force Base, South Dakota, approaches a KC-135 Stratotanker from the 909th Air Refueling Squadron to receive fuel over the Sea of Japan, Aug. 30, 2023. Two B-1B Lancers integrated with Japan Air Self-Defense Force F-2 fighters during a bilateral bomber exercise, demonstrating our steadfast commitment to the stability and security throughout the region. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Dwane Young)
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