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FARP tryouts test Airmen resolve

U.S. Air Force Airman Marcos Huerta-Pineda, 18th Logistics Readiness Squadron fuels hydrant operator, lifts a 100 pound hose bundle while Forward Area Refueling Point members motivate him to finish during a FARP tryout event at Kadena Air Base, Japan, Oct. 21, 2022. The tryouts enabled current FARP members to identify the most mentally and physically capable Airmen to be a part of the team. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Jessi Roth)
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FARP tryouts test Airmen resolve

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Andrew Farrell, 18th Logistics Readiness Squadron fuels facilities NCO in charge, pulls a squeegee along a hose while Forward Area Refueling Point members motivate him to finish during a FARP tryout event at Kadena Air Base, Japan, Oct. 21, 2022. Airmen selected to join the team will receive further training to prepare them for special operations at night and in austere environments in support of forward-deployed combat units. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Jessi Roth)
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18th Wing, 22nd ARW expand ACE capabilities

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Elisamuel Saezvazquez, 18th Logistics Readiness Squadron fuels service center supervisor, pulls an R-12 refueling truck hose at Kadena Air Base, Japan, Oct. 13, 2022. Airmen from the 18th Wing conducted the first hot-pit refueling of a KC-46A Pegasus at Kadena while also gaining familiarization with the aircraft, increasing Kadena’s ability to support the Indo-Pacific region. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Jessi Roth)
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18th Wing, 22nd ARW expand ACE capabilities

An Airman from the 22nd Air Refueling Wing marshals an R-12 refueling truck into position for hot pit refueling operations at Kadena Air Base, Japan, Oct. 13, 2022. Hot pit refueling is a technique used to reduce the ground time between flights as well as manpower and equipment requirements. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Jessi Roth)
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18th Wing, 22nd ARW expand ACE capabilities

A KC-46A Pegasus from McConnell Air Force Base is parked alongside an R-12 refueling truck for hot pit refueling at Kadena Air Base, Japan, Oct. 13, 2022. Hot pit refueling is a technique used to reduce the ground time between flights as well as manpower and equipment requirements. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Jessi Roth)
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18th Wing, 22nd ARW expand ACE capabilities

A KC-46A Pegasus assigned to the 22nd Air Refueling Wing is parked on the flightline at Kadena Air Base, Japan, Oct. Oct. 13, 2022. Airmen from the 22nd ARW visited Kadena Air Base to enhance Agile Combat Employment capabilities. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Jessi Roth)
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How Kadena keeps its Eagles flying

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Skylar Frias, 18th Logistics Readiness Squadron cryogenics technician, prepares a liquid oxygen cart at Kadena Air Base, Japan, June 16, 2022. When an aircraft goes to high altitudes or is in a high risk situation, cryogenics technicians ensure aircrews have a breathable supply of pure oxygen. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Sebastian Romawac)
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How Kadena keeps its Eagles flying

Senior Airman Jacob Crawford, 18th Logistics Readiness Squadron cryogenics technician, prepares a liquid oxygen cart at Kadena Air Base, Japan, June 16, 2022. When an aircraft goes to high altitudes or is in a high risk situation, cryogenics technicians ensure aircrews have a breathable supply of pure oxygen. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Sebastian Romawac)
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How Kadena keeps its Eagles flying

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Skylar Frias, 18th Logistics Readiness Squadron cryogenics technician, transfers liquid oxygen in a beaker for an odor test at Kadena Air Base, Japan, June 16, 2022. An odor test ensures the liquid oxygen is still in good quality for use by aviators in high altitudes. Liquid oxygen has to be at least 99.5 percent pure oxygen in order for it to be used. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Sebastian Romawac)
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How Kadena keeps its Eagles flying

Senior Airman Nathen Sanchez, 18th Logistics Readiness Squadron fuels distribution operator, carries a refueling hose to an F-15 Eagle during a hot-pit refueling at Kadena Air Base, Japan, June 14, 2022. Hot-pit refueling uses a single-point refuel pump which allows an aircraft to be refueled immediately after landing, with the engine running. This cuts down on response time and ensures the mission can be completed anytime, anywhere. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Sebastian Romawac)
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Fueling Innovation: ‘Project Venom’ wins PACAF Spark Tank

U.S. Air Force Master Sgt. Anthony Espinoza, left, 18th Logistics Readiness Squadron NCO in charge of fuels environmental and safety office, Staff Sgt. Collin Stratton, middle, 18th LRS NCO in charge of fuels laboratory, and Master Sgt. Jason Yunker, 18th LRS section chief of fuels quality and compliance, pose for a photo, representing the team of “Project Venom”, at Kadena Air Base, Japan, 22 April, 2022. Their project, which won first place in the Pacific Air Forces Spark Tank 2022, repurposed pieces of unused equipment to create an additive injector that converts commercial fuel into military grade fuel acceptable for aircraft. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Anna Nolte)
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909th ARS perform versatile refueling

Members from the 18th Logistics Readiness Squadron and 909th Aircraft Maintenance Unit conduct a hot pit refueling on a 909th Air Refueling Squadron KC-135 Stratotanker at Kadena Air Base, Japan, April 5, 2022. Hot pit refueling uses a single-point refuel pump which allows an aircraft to be refueled immediately after landing, with the engine running. This procedure is used with fighter jets frequently, but is very new to the KC-135 Stratotanker, making it essential to practice and add to the long list of capabilities available to the Pacific Air Forces. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Cesar J. Navarro)
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909th ARS perform versatile refueling

Members from the 18th Logistics Readiness Squadron and 909th Aircraft Maintenance Unit conduct a hot pit refueling on a 909th Air Refueling Squadron KC-135 Stratotanker at Kadena Air Base, Japan, April 5, 2022. Members of the 18th LRS operate an R-11 refueling truck while 909th AMU members safely refuel aircraft. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Cesar J. Navarro)
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909th ARS perform versatile refueling

U.S. Air Force Capt. Brandt Silvi, 909th Air Refueling Squadron KC-135 pilot, smiles as he steers the aircraft during an aerial refueling over the Pacific Ocean, April 5, 2022. The 909th ARS pilots listen to the conversation between the boom operator and fighter pilots, maneuvering their jet and paying attention to any changes that they may need to make inside the cockpit. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Cesar J. Navarro)
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909th ARS perform versatile refueling

U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Samantha Grendahl, 909th Air Refueling Squadron boom operator, refuels a 44th Fighter Squadron F-15C Eagle during an aerial refueling over the Pacific Ocean, April 5, 2022. During the refueling, the boom operator and fighter pilot have to maintain clear and constant communication, ensuring operations are carried out safely and efficiently. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Cesar J. Navarro)
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909th ARS perform versatile refueling

A 44th Fighter Squadron F-15C Eagle is refueled by a 909th Air Refueling Squadron KC-135 Stratotanker boom operator, during an aerial refueling over the Pacific Ocean, April 5, 2022. During the refueling, the boom operator and fighter pilot have to maintain clear and constant communication, ensuring operations are carried out safely and efficiently. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Cesar J. Navarro)
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909th ARS perform versatile refueling

F-15C Eagles, assigned to the 44th Fighter Squadron, fly beside a 909th Air Refueling Squadron KC-135 Stratotanker in preparation for aerial refueling over the Pacific Ocean, April 5, 2022. Aerial refueling allows aircraft to accomplish the mission efficiently, eliminating the need to return to base for fuel. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Cesar J. Navarro)
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909th ARS perform versatile refueling

A 44th Fighter Squadron F-15C Eagle flies below a 909th Air Refueling Squadron KC-135 Stratotanker in preparation for an aerial refueling over the Pacific Ocean, April 5, 2022. Aerial refueling is a vital asset for Kadena, allowing fighter jets to stay airborne longer and command the sky. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Cesar J. Navarro)
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909th ARS perform versatile refueling

A 44th Fighter Squadron F-15C Eagle approaches a 909th Air Refueling Squadron KC-135 Stratotanker to engage in aerial refueling over the Pacific Ocean, April 5, 2022. Aerial refueling is a vital asset for Kadena, allowing fighter jets to stay airborne longer and command the sky. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Cesar J. Navarro)
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909th ARS perform versatile refueling

F-15C Eagles, assigned to the 44th Fighter Squadron, fly next to the wing of a 909th Air Refueling Squadron KC-135 Stratotanker, during an aerial refueling over the Pacific Ocean, April 5, 2022. Aerial refueling allows aircraft to accomplish the mission efficiently, eliminating the need to return to base for fuel. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Cesar J. Navarro)
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