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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

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 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

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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F-35s support free, open Indo-Pacific

A U.S. Marine Corps F-35B Lightning II with Marine Fighter Attack Squadron (VMFA) 242, receives fuel from a U.S. Air Force KC-135 Stratotanker, assigned to the 909th Air Refueling Squadron, Kadena Air Base, Japan, over the Indo-Pacific theater, Sept. 28, 2022.Conducting integrated operations with joint partners and allies ensures Pacific Air Forces maintains a free and open Indo-Pacific region. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Yosselin Campos)
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F-35s support free, open Indo-Pacific

A U.S. Marine Corps F-35B Lightning II with Marine Fighter Attack Squadron (VMFA) 242, 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 Indo-Pacific theater, Sept. 28, 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 Yosselin Campos)
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F-35s support free, open Indo-Pacific

A U.S. Marine Corps F-35B Lightning II with Marine Fighter Attack Squadron (VMFA) 242, 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 Indo-Pacific theater, Sept. 28, 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 Yosselin Campos)
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F-35s support free, open Indo-Pacific

A U.S. Marine Corps F-35B Lightning II with Marine Fighter Attack Squadron (VMFA) 242, receives fuel from a U.S. Air Force KC-135 Stratotanker, assigned to the 909th Air Refueling Squadron, Kadena Air Base, Japan, over the Indo-Pacific theater, Sept. 28, 2022. U.S. Air Force and Marine Corps aircrews routinely train together to enhance bilateral interoperability in support of the defense of Japan while securing a free and open Indo-Pacific region. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Yosselin Campos)
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F-35s support free, open Indo-Pacific

U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Spencer Balcom, 909th Air Refueling Squadron boom operator, refuels a U.S. Marine Corps F-35B Lightning II with Marine Fighter Attack Squadron (VMFA) 242, over the Indo-Pacific theater, Sept. 28, 2022. 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 Senior Airman Yosselin Campos)
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F-35s support free, open Indo-Pacific

Airmen assigned to the 909th Aircraft Maintenance Unit and 909th Air Refueling Squadron review KC-135 Stratotanker maintenance records at Kadena Air Base, Japan, Sept. 28, 2022. 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 Senior Airman Yosselin Campos)
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F-35s support free, open Indo-Pacific

U.S. Air Force Maj. John Della Pia, 909th Air Refueling Squadron pilot, conducts a preflight briefing at Kadena Air Base, Japan, Sept. 28, 2022. Aircrews routinely fly missions aimed at sharpening the necessary skills needed to respond to emerging situations at a moment’s notice. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Yosselin Campos)
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F-35s support free, open Indo-Pacific

U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Alexander Nunn, 909th Aircraft Maintenance Unit KC-135 Stratotanker communication and navigation specialist, listens to an aircraft preflight check at Kadena Air Base, Japan, Sept. 28, 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 Yosselin Campos)
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F-35s support free, open Indo-Pacific

Airmen assigned to the 909th Aircraft Maintenance Unit and 909th Air Refueling Squadron review KC-135 Stratotanker maintenance records at Kadena Air Base, Japan, Sept. 28, 2022. The 909th ARS is the Pacific Air Force's lead force for air refueling U.S. and allied aircraft during all contingencies. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Yosselin Campos)
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909 ARS refuels F-35s, increases interoperability

A U.S. Marine Corps F-35B Lightning II, assigned to Marine Fighter Attack Squadron 121, and U.S. Air Force KC-135 Stratotanker practice quick-maneuver, in-flight refueling over the Pacific Ocean, Sept. 9, 2022. The U.S. can operate from the sanctuary of bases across the Indo-Pacific region, increasing interoperability and lethality. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Gary Hilton)
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909 ARS refuels F-35s, increases interoperability

U.S. Air Force Maj. Ross Hopkin, 909th Air Refueling Squadron KC-135 Stratotanker pilot, performs preflight checks at Kadena Air Base, Japan, Sept. 9, 2022. Preflight checks are essential to accident prevention and mission assurance. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Gary Hilton)
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909 ARS refuels F-35s, increases interoperability

Airmen, assigned to the 909th Air Refueling Squadron, prepare a KC-135 Stratotanker for a refuel mission at Kadena Air Base, Japan, Sept. 9, 2022. The 909th ARS is the Pacific Air Forces lead force for aerial refueling operations in the Indo-Pacific theater, supporting U.S. forces and regional Allies and partners. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Gary Hilton)
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909 ARS refuels F-35s, increases interoperability

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Kalif Richardson, 909th Air Refueling Squadron boom operator, conducts in-flight refueling operations over the Pacific Ocean, Sept. 9, 2022. Aircrews routinely fly training missions to enhance U.S. operational readiness to defend Japan and ensure a free-and-open Indo-Pacific. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Gary Hilton)
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909 ARS refuels F-35s, increases interoperability

A U.S. Marine Corps F-35B Lightning II, assigned to Marine Fighter Attack Squadron 121, approaches a U.S. Air Force KC-135 Stratotanker for in-flight refueling, over the Pacific Ocean, Sept. 9, 2022. The F-35B brings strategic agility, operational flexibility, and tactical supremacy to the Pacific in support of the U.S. and Japan Alliance. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Gary Hilton)
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909 ARS refuels F-35s, increases interoperability

U.S. Marine Corps F-35B Lightning II aircraft, assigned to Marine Fighter Attack Squadron 121, depart after in-flight refueling over the Pacific Ocean, Japan, Sept. 9, 2022. The U.S. can operate from the sanctuary of bases across the Indo-Pacific region, increasing interoperability and lethality. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Gary Hilton)
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