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Minimal ground time, maximum refueling

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Collin Stratton, 18th Logistics Squadron fuels distribution supervisor, stands in front of a fuel truck during a KC-135 Stratotanker hot-pit refueling operation at Kadena Air Base, Japan, June 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 Airman 1st Class Yosselin Perla)
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Minimal ground time, maximum refueling

A U.S. Air Force KC-135 Stratotanker, assigned to the 6th Refueling Wing, approaches Kadena Air Base, Japan, to receive hot-pit refueling, June 28, 2022. Hot-pit refueling allows the aircraft to keep its engines running while receiving fuel, which minimizes ground time and ensures the mission will continue with minimal delay. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Yosselin Perla)
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Minimal ground time, maximum refueling

18th Logistics Readiness Squadron fuels distribution operators perform hot-pit refueling operations at Kadena Air Base, Japan, June 28, 2022. Hot-pit refueling allows the aircraft to keep its engines running while receiving fuel, which minimizes ground time and ensures the mission will continue with minimal delay. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Yosselin Perla)
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Minimal ground time, maximum refueling

U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Trey Branch, 18th Logistics Readiness Squadron forward area refueling point team chief, prepares a Versatile Integrating Partner Equipment Refueling kit for hot-pit refueling operations at Kadena Air Base, Japan, June 28, 2022. The VIPER kit is a universal system that can be outfitted with multiple adapters to refuel varying airframes, pushing the envelope of U.S. Air Force refueling capabilities. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Yosselin Perla)
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Keeping the wheels rolling: 18th LRS vehicle maintenance

U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Jaylon Wilburn, 18th Logistic Readiness Squadron vehicle maintenance general purpose mechanic, left, speaks to Staff Sgt. Brady Beers, 18th LRS customer service technician, while performing maintenance on a government owned vehicle at Kadena Air Base, Japan, April 18, 2022. The general purpose shop’s main objective is to service vehicles driven regularly on the flightline so aircrews and maintainers can accomplish the mission. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Yosselin Perla)
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Keeping the wheels rolling: 18th LRS vehicle maintenance

U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Jaylon Wilburn, 18th Logistic Readiness Squadron vehicle maintenance general purpose mechanic, reviews a vehicle incoming inspection form at Kadena Air Base, Japan, April 18, 2022. Once a vehicle is brought in for maintenance, a mechanic inspects and performs the necessary repairs to ensure the vehicle runs properly. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Yosselin Perla)
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Keeping the wheels rolling: 18th LRS vehicle maintenance

U.S. Airman 1st Class Isaac Castro, 18th Logistic Readiness Squadron vehicle maintenance general purpose mechanic, inspects the undercarriage of a government-owned vehicle at Kadena Air Base, Japan, April 18, 2022. The general purpose shop performs a variety of tasks, ranging from oil and filter changes to completing engine overhauls. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Yosselin Perla)
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Keeping the wheels rolling: 18th LRS vehicle maintenance

U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Reilly Parker, 18th Logistic Readiness Squadron vehicle maintenance general purpose mechanic, picks a socket wrench from a tool chest at Kadena Air Base, Japan, April 18, 2022. Routine maintenance is performed on the vehicle fleet to ensure they are in operating condition, thereby enabling the mission to continue. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Yosselin Perla)
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Keeping the wheels rolling: 18th LRS vehicle maintenance

U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Reilly Parker, 18th Logistic Readiness Squadron vehicle maintenance general purpose mechanic, performs routine maintenance on a government-owned vehicle at Kadena Air Base, Japan, April 18, 2022. Vehicle mechanics inspect, troubleshoot, and order and replace parts to ensure vehicles run properly. (U.S. Air Force by Airman 1st Class Yosselin Perla)
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Keeping the wheels rolling: 18th LRS vehicle maintenance

U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Reilly Parker, 18th Logistic Readiness Squadron vehicle maintenance general purpose mechanic, performs routine maintenance on a government-owned vehicle at Kadena Air Base, Japan, April 18, 2022. Maintaining the vehicle fleet by replacing broken parts ensures operator safety in performance of the mission. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Yosselin Perla)
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Keeping the wheels rolling: 18th LRS vehicle maintenance

U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Reilly Parker, 18th Logistic Readiness Squadron vehicle maintenance general purpose mechanic, performs routine maintenance on a government-owned vehicle at Kadena Air Base, Japan, April 18, 2022. The general purpose shop performs a variety of tasks, ranging from oil and filter changes to complete engine overhauls. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Yosselin Perla)
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33rd HMU ensures safe landings during 18th Wing exercise

Senior Airman Joshua May, left, observes Airman 1st Class Ricky Vega, both 33rd Helicopter Maintenance Unit crew chiefs, perform maintenance on an HH-60G Pave Hawk during an 18th Wing readiness exercise at Kadena Air Base, Japan, March 1, 2022. The 33rd Rescue Squadron provides combat search and rescue capabilities to aid in exercises and real-world operations in the U.S. Indo-Pacific Command area of responsibility. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Yosselin Perla)
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33rd HMU ensures safe landings during 18th Wing exercise

U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Ricky Vega, 33rd Helicopter Maintenance Unit crew chief, performs maintenance on a landing gear strut during an 18th Wing readiness exercise at Kadena Air Base, Japan, March 1, 2022. During the routine exercise, Kadena Airmen are conducting training activities to hone technical skills and enhance the base’s operational readiness. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Yosselin Perla)
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33rd HMU ensures safe landings during 18th Wing exercise

Senior Airman Joshua May, left, and Airman 1st Class Ricky Vega, both 33rd Helicopter Maintenance Unit crew chiefs, perform maintenance on an HH-60G Pave Hawk during an 18th Wing readiness exercise at Kadena Air Base, Japan, March 1, 2022. During the routine exercise, Kadena Airmen are conducting training activities to hone technical skills and enhance the base’s operational readiness. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Yosselin Perla)
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33rd HMU ensures safe landings during 18th Wing exercise

U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Ricky Vega, 33rd Helicopter Maintenance Unit crew chief, performs maintenance on a landing gear strut during an 18th Wing readiness exercise at Kadena Air Base, Japan, March 1, 2022. The 33rd Rescue Squadron provides combat search and rescue capabilities to aid in exercises and real-world operations in the U.S. Indo-Pacific Command area of responsibility. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Yosselin Perla)
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33rd HMU ensures safe landings during 18th Wing exercise

An HH-60G Pave Hawk assigned to the 33rd Rescue Squadron sits outside a hangar for maintenance during an 18th Wing readiness exercise at Kadena Air Base, Japan, March 1, 2022. The routine exercise is designed to evaluate the base’s ability to fulfill its operational mission, ensuring the stability and security of a free and open Indo-Pacific. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Yosselin Perla)
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Readiness training kicks off at Kadena

U.S. Air Force Airmen from the 44th Aircraft Maintenance Unit weapons shop carry a missle to load onto an F-15 Eagle at Kadena Air Base, Japan, Feb. 28, 2022. Similar routine training is conducted routinely at U.S. Air Force bases across Japan and around the globe to ensure U.S. Airmen’s readiness to respond to a range of potential contingencies. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Yosselin Perla)
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Readiness training kicks off at Kadena

Airman 1st Class Daishon Grants, 44th Aircraft Maintenance Unit weapons load crew member, prepares an F-15 Eagle for generation at Kadena Air Base, Japan, Feb. 28, 2021. The 18th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron is responsible for the maintenance, generation and mobilization of the F-15 Eagle. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Yosselin Perla)
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Readiness training kicks off at Kadena

Airman 1st Class Daishon Grants, 44th Aircraft Maintenance Unit weapons load crew member, prepares an F-15 Eagle for generation at Kadena Air Base, Japan, Feb. 28, 2021. The training is designed to evaluate the base’s ability to fulfill its mission in support of the U.S. alliance with Japan and other partner nations, ensuring the stability and security of a free and open Indo-Pacific. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Yosselin Perla)
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Readiness training kicks off at Kadena

Airman 1st Class Daishon Grants, 44th Aircraft Maintenance Unit weapons load crew member, prepares an F-15 Eagle for generation at Kadena Air Base, Japan, Feb. 28, 2021. During the training, Kadena members will practice mobilization procedures and conduct training activities to hone technical skills and enhance the base’s operational readiness. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Yosselin Perla)
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