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Exercise Southern Beach: 909th Fuels Interoperability

A U.S. Air Force E-3G Sentry receives fuel from a KC-135 Stratotanker assigned to the 909th Air Refueling Squadron over the Pacific Ocean during Exercise Southern Beach, Jan. 19, 2022. This iteration of Exercise Southern Beach marks the first time Japan Air Self-Defense Force intel officers have participated in the mission planning process and incorporated their E-2C Airborne Warning and Control System, which allows them to assist allies in the air who can provide aid to remote islands. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Anna Nolte)
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Exercise Southern Beach: 909th Fuels Interoperability

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Samantha Grendahl, 909th Air Refueling Squadron boom operator, prepares to refuel an approaching U.S. Air Force E-3G Sentry over the Pacific Ocean during Exercise Southern Beach, Jan. 19, 2022. Bilateral training like Exercise Southern Beach is part of a continual effort to enhance interoperability between U.S. Forces and host nations, building a partnership that can effectively operate high-end missions in defense of a free and open Indo-Pacific region. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Anna Nolte)
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Exercise Southern Beach: 909th Fuels Interoperability

A U.S. Air Force F-15C Eagle receives fuel from a KC-135 Stratotanker assigned to the 909th Air Refueling Squadron over the Pacific Ocean during Exercise Southern Beach, Jan. 19, 2022. This iteration of Exercise Southern Beach marks the first time Japan Air Self-Defense Force intel officers have participated in the mission planning process and incorporated their E-2C Airborne Warning and Control System, which allows them to assist allies in the air who can provide aid to remote islands. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Anna Nolte)
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Exercise Southern Beach: 909th Fuels Interoperability

Aircrew members from the 909th Air Refueling Squadron conduct a pre-flight briefing in front of a U.S. Air Force KC-135 Stratotanker before departing in support of Exercise Southern Beach at Kadena Air Base, Japan, Jan. 19, 2022. Exercise Southern Beach is a locally organized bilateral training exercise that enhances interoperability with the opportunity for 18th Wing and Japan Air Self-Defense Force units to practice mission planning, flying and debriefing together. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Anna Nolte)
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Exercise Southern Beach: 909th Fuels Interoperability

U.S. Air Force Airmen conduct a pre-flight brief before takeoff in support of Exercise Southern Beach at Kadena Air Base, Japan, Jan. 19, 2022. Exercise Southern Beach is a locally organized bilateral exercise that brings the 18th Wing and JASDF units together to practice mission planning, execution and debriefing with one another. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Moses Taylor)
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Exercise Southern Beach: 909th Fuels Interoperability

A Japan Air Self-Defense Force F-15J receives fuel from a 909th Air Refueling Squadron KC-135 Stratotanker in support of Exercise Southern Beach over the Pacific Ocean, Jan. 19, 2022. This iteration marks the first time JASDF intel officers have joined mission planning, and their use of an E-2C Airborne Warning and Control System will assist their allies and partners in the air, providing aid to remote islands. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Moses Taylor)
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Exercise Southern Beach: 909th Fuels Interoperability

A Japan Air Self-Defense Force F-15J prepares to receive fuel from a 909th Air Refueling Squadron KC-135 Stratotanker in support of Exercise Southern Beach over the Pacific Ocean, Jan. 19, 2022. This was part of an organized bilateral exercise to enhance interoperability between U.S. Forces and the JASDF. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Moses Taylor)
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Southern Beach boosts lethality, strengthens partnerships

Japan Air Self-Defense Force Lt. Gen. Yoshinori Ozaki, left, Southwestern Defense Force commander, meets with U.S. Air Force Brig. Gen. David Eaglin, right, 18th Wing commander, at Kadena Air Base, Japan, Oct. 29, 2021. Leaders from both forces met during Exercise Southern Beach, an exercise that allows both forces the opportunity to practice mission planning, flying and debriefing each other. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Anna Nolte)
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Southern Beach boosts lethality, strengthens partnerships

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Southern Beach boosts lethality, strengthens partnerships

Japan Air Self-Defense Force Col. Hidenori Ichigi, right, 2nd Tactical Airlift Group commander, speaks with U.S. Air Force Col. Ron Schochenmaier, left, 18th Wing vice commander, while JASDF Warrant Officer Nobuyoshi Sasaki, middle, 2nd Tactical Airlift Group senior enlisted leader, observes the meeting at Kadena Air Base, Japan, Oct. 28, 2021. Leaders from both forces met as part of Exercise Southern Beach, a week-long bilateral exercise to strengthen the partnership and enhance interoperability of their two forces. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Anna Nolte)
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909th AMU powers refueling capabilities across Pacific

U.S. Airman Patrick Cox, left, 909th Aircraft Maintenance Unit instrument and flight control systems apprentice, and Airman 1st Class Jacob Moore, right, 909th AMU aerospace propulsion journeyman, finish launching procedures for a U.S. Air Force KC-135 Stratotanker at Kadena Air Base, Japan, Sept. 22, 2021. Airmen from the 909th AMU work around the clock to ensure refueling operations can be carried out, day or night. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Anna Nolte)
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909th AMU powers refueling capabilities across Pacific

Airman 1st Class Jacob Moore, left, 909th Aircraft Maintenance Unit aerospace propulsion journeyman, and Airman Patrick Cox, right, 909th AMU instrument and flight control systems apprentice, exchange the communication cord connected to a U.S. Air Force KC-135 Stratotanker at Kadena Air Base, Japan, Sept. 22, 2021. Pre-flight checks ensure smooth flying operations and are an essential step for the safety of both the pilot and the aircraft. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Anna Nolte)
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909th AMU powers refueling capabilities across Pacific

Airman 1st Class Jacob Moore, 909th Aircraft Maintenance Unit aerospace propulsion journeyman, disconnects a communication cord from a U.S. Air Force KC-135 Stratotanker at Kadena Air Base, Japan, Sept. 22, 2021. The 909th Air Refueling Squadron provides air-to-air refueling capabilities for aircraft, and the Airmen from the 909th AMU are a vital part of ensuring the mission is accomplished. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Anna Nolte)
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909th AMU powers refueling capabilities across Pacific

Airman 1st Class Jacob Moore, 909th Aircraft Maintenance Unit aerospace propulsion journeyman, communicates with the pilot during pre-flight checks for a U.S. Air Force KC-135 Stratotanker at Kadena Air Base, Japan, Sept. 22, 2021. The KC-135 Stratotanker supplies core aerial refueling capabilities for the Department of Defense, supporting U.S. military and allied nation aircraft. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Anna Nolte)
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909th AMU powers refueling capabilities across Pacific

Airman 1st Class Jacob Moore, 909th Aircraft Maintenance Unit aerospace propulsion journeyman, communicates with the pilot during pre-flight checks for a U.S. Air Force KC-135 Stratotanker at Kadena Air Base, Japan, Sept. 22, 2021. The KC-135 Stratotanker supplies core aerial refueling capabilities for the Department of Defense, supporting U.S. military and allied nation aircraft. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Anna Nolte)
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909th AMU powers refueling capabilities across Pacific

Airman 1st Class Jacob Moore, 909th Aircraft Maintenance Unit aerospace propulsion journeyman, communicates with the pilot during pre-flight checks for a U.S. Air Force KC-135 Stratotanker at Kadena Air Base, Japan, Sept. 22, 2021. The KC-135 Stratotanker supplies core aerial refueling capabilities for the Department of Defense, supporting U.S. military and allied nation aircraft. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Anna Nolte)
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909th AMU powers refueling capabilities across Pacific

Airman 1st Class Jacob Moore, 909th Aircraft Maintenance Unit aerospace propulsion journeyman, communicates with the pilot during pre-flight checks for a U.S. Air Force KC-135 Stratotanker at Kadena Air Base, Japan, Sept. 22, 2021. The KC-135 Stratotanker supplies core aerial refueling capabilities for the Department of Defense, supporting U.S. military and allied nation aircraft. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Anna Nolte)
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909th AMU powers refueling capabilities across Pacific

Airman 1st Class Jacob Moore, 909th Aircraft Maintenance Unit aerospace propulsion journeyman, communicates with the pilot during pre-flight checks for a U.S. Air Force KC-135 Stratotanker at Kadena Air Base, Japan, Sept. 22, 2021. The KC-135 Stratotanker supplies core aerial refueling capabilities for the Department of Defense, supporting U.S. military and allied nation aircraft. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Anna Nolte)
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909th AMU powers refueling capabilities across Pacific

U.S. Airmen from the 909th Air Refueling Squadron and 909th Aircraft Maintenance Unit conduct a pre-flight briefing in front of a U.S. Air Force KC-135 Stratotanker at Kadena Air Base, Japan, Sept. 22, 2021. Pre-flight briefings are an opportunity for aircrew and technicians to go over any maintenance done to the aircraft before a flying operation. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Anna Nolte)
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Boom operator training: refueling experts

Tech. Sgt. Brandon Harmon, 909th Air Refueling Squadron flight chief of B flight, supervises aerial refueling over the Pacific Ocean Sept. 3, 2021. Becoming a boom operator instructor requires at least 700 hours of experience as a boom operator, as well as additional training and certifications. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Anna Nolte)
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