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18th Wing completes super surge

Airman 1st Class David Young, left, and Airman 1st Class Devin Lopez, 18th Logistics Readiness Squadron fuel distribution operators, wait for aircraft to arrive for hot pit refueling during a super surge exercise at Kadena Air Base, Japan, Oct. 19, 2021. Surge operations provide aircrew and support personnel the opportunity to hone the skills necessary to maintain a ready force, capable of ensuring peace and stability in the Indo-Pacific region. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Jessi Monte)
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18th Wing completes super surge

Airman 1st Class Connor Perkins, 67th Aircraft Maintenance Unit assistant dedicated crew chief, salutes a departing pilot during a super surge exercise at Kadena Air Base, Japan, Oct. 19, 2021. Increased flying operations during the super surge exercise provide valuable experience for maintenance personnel, simulating the fast-paced environment they would face in a deployed location. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Jessi Monte)
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18th Wing completes super surge

Airman 1st Class Connor Perkins, 67th Aircraft Maintenance Unit assistant dedicated crew chief, communicates with a pilot during a super surge exercise at Kadena Air Base, Japan, Oct. 19, 2021. Surge operations provide aircrew and support personnel the opportunity to hone the skills necessary to maintain a ready force, capable of ensuring peace and stability in the Indo-Pacific region. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Jessi Monte)
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18th Wing completes super surge

Senior Airman Jason Aungkhaingtun, 18th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron avionics specialist, hooks up a fuel hose to an F-15C Eagle during a super surge exercise at Kadena Air Base, Japan, Oct. 19, 2021. Surge operations provide aircrew and support personnel the opportunity to hone the skills necessary to maintain a ready force, capable of ensuring peace and stability in the Indo-Pacific region. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Jessi Monte)
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18th Wing completes super surge

U.S. Air Force F-15C Eagles and R-11 fuel trucks park on the apron for hot pit refueling during a super surge exercise at Kadena Air Base, Japan, Oct. 19, 2021. Hot pit refueling reduces the ground time between sorties by refueling active aircraft, enabling maximum training in a shorter time frame. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Jessi Monte)
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18th Wing completes super surge

Airman 1st Class Devin Brewer, 18th Logistics Readiness Squadron fuels distribution operator, pulls the fuel hose for hot pit refueling during a super surge exercise at Kadena Air Base, Japan, Oct. 19, 2021. Hot pit refueling reduces the ground time between sorties by refueling active aircraft, enabling maximum training in a shorter time frame. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Jessi Monte)
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18th Wing completes super surge

Airman 1st Class Connor Perkins, 67th Aircraft Maintenance Unit assistant dedicated crew chief, marshals an F-15C Eagle onto the apron during a super surge exercise at Kadena Air Base, Japan, Oct. 19, 2021. Surge operations are designed to simulate a fast-paced, deployed combat environment to ensure aircrew and support personnel are always ready to execute missions in defense of the U.S. and its allies. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Jessi Monte)
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18th Wing completes super surge

A U.S. Air Force F-15C Eagle assigned to the 44th Fighter Squadron takes off during a super surge exercise at Kadena Air Base, Japan, Oct. 19, 2021. Surge operations are designed to simulate a fast-paced, deployed combat environment to ensure aircrew and support personnel are always ready to execute missions in defense of the U.S. and its allies. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Jessi Monte)
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18th Wing completes super surge

An F-15C Eagle pilot assigned to the 67th Fighter Squadron taxis down the flightline during a super surge exercise at Kadena Air Base, Japan, Oct. 19, 2021. 18th Wing fighter squadrons can fly more than 100 sorties a day while conducting surge operations, honing air-to-air tactics and advanced combat maneuvers. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Jessi Monte)
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18th Wing completes super surge

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Quincy Clingman, 67th Aircraft Maintenance Unit crew chief, prepares to marshal an F-15C Eagle during a super surge exercise at Kadena Air Base, Japan, Oct. 19, 2021. Surge operations are designed to simulate a fast-paced, deployed combat environment to ensure aircrew and support personnel are always ready to execute missions in defense of the U.S. and its allies. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Jessi Monte)
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18th Wing completes super surge

U.S. Air Force Capt. David Thomas, 67th Fighter Squadron F-15C Eagle pilot, gives the signal for starting the engine during a super surge exercise at Kadena Air Base, Japan, Oct. 19, 2021. 18th Wing fighter squadrons are capable of flying more than 100 sorties a day while conducting surge operations, honing air-to-air tactics and advanced combat maneuvers. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Jessi Monte)
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18th Wing completes super surge

U.S. Air Force Capt. David Thomas, 67th Fighter Squadron F-15C Eagle pilot, climbs into the cockpit of an aircraft during a super surge exercise at Kadena Air Base, Japan, Oct. 19, 2021. Surge operations provide aircrew and support personnel the opportunity to hone the skills necessary to maintain a ready force, capable of ensuring peace and stability in the Indo-Pacific region. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Jessi Monte)
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18th Wing completes super surge

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Quincy Clingman, 67th Aircraft Maintenance Unit crew chief, takes inventory of a toolbox prior to the start of a flight at Kadena Air Base, Japan, Oct. 19, 2021. Increased flying operations during the super surge exercise provide valuable experience for maintenance personnel, simulating the fast-paced environment they would face in a deployed location. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Jessi Monte)
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18th Wing completes super surge

A U.S. Air Force F-15C Eagle assigned to the 67th Fighter Squadron is parked on the flightline prior to the start of a super surge exercise at Kadena Air Base, Japan, Oct. 19, 2021. 18th Wing fighter squadrons are capable of flying more than 100 sorties a day while conducting surge operations, honing air-to-air tactics and advanced combat maneuvers. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Jessi Monte)
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18th Wing completes super surge

U.S. Air Force F-15C Eagles assigned to the 67th Fighter Squadron are parked on the flightline prior to the start of a super surge exercise at Kadena Air Base, Japan, Oct. 19, 2021. Surge operations are designed to simulate a fast-paced, deployed combat environment to ensure aircrew and support personnel are always ready to execute missions in defense of the U. S. and its allies. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Jessi Monte)
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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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Boom operator training: refueling experts

Airman 1st Class Deull Arnold, 909th Air Refueling Squadron boom operator apprentice, refuels a U.S. Air Force F-15C Eagle over the Pacific Ocean while Master Sgt. Michael Weidman, 909th ARS flight chief of D flight, supervises Sept. 3, 2021. Extensive training and supervised experience is required before boom operators are qualified to complete aerial refueling by themselves. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Anna Nolte)
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Boom operator training: refueling experts

A U.S. Air Force F-15C Eagle disconnects after receiving fuel from a KC-135 Stratotanker assigned to the 909th Air Refueling Squadron over the Pacific Ocean, Sept. 3, 2021. The 909th ARS plays a vital role in promoting peace and stability in the Indo-Pacific by providing air refueling so Kadena Air Base can deliver airpower any time, any place. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Anna Nolte)
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Boom operator training: refueling experts

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, Sept. 3, 2021. 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 Anna Nolte)
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Boom operator training: refueling experts

Tech. Sgt. Brandon Harmon, 909th Air Refueling Squadron flight chief of B flight, refuels a U.S. Air Force F-15C Eagle over the Pacific Ocean, Sept. 3, 2021. Boom operators have a unique job as one of the few enlisted crew positions to fly an aerodynamic surface. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Anna Nolte)
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