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909th ARS Refuels Eagles

An F-15C Eagle approaches KC-135 Stratotanker to perform aerial refueling over the Pacific, Nov 6, 2021. Aerial refueling allows friendly aircraft to continue their mission without needing to return to the base for fuel. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Soo C. Kim)
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909th ARS Refuels Eagles

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Andrew Liddane, 909th Air Refueling Squadron boom operator, prepares to refuel an F-15C Eagle over the Pacific, Nov 6, 2021. Boom operators directly control the metal arm located in the rear of refueling aircraft, commonly known as the "boom," to refuel ally aircraft in mid-air. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Soo C. Kim)
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909th ARS Refuels Eagles

U.S. Staff Sgt. Staff Sgt. Andrew Liddane, 909th Air Refueling Squadron boom operator, performs radio check prior to flight at Kadena Air Base, Japan, Nov 6, 2021. Boom operators like Liddane play an important role in air refueling operations by directly controlling the "boom" which transfers fuels to other aircraft mid-flight, allowing extended operation time. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Soo C. Kim)
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909th ARS Refuels Eagles

KC-135 Stratotanker crew from the 909th Air Refueling Squadron holds a pre-flight briefing at Kadena Air Base, Japan, Nov 6, 2021. The crew flew over the Pacific and refueled F-15 Eagles. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Soo C. Kim)
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Eagles Fly, Day and Night

Senior Airman Jonah Juve, 67th Aircraft Maintenance Unit assistant dedicated crew chief, marshals an F-15C Eagle out to the runway at Kadena Air Base, Oct. 27, 2021. Kadena aircrews train alongside joint service members, allies and partners to increase lethality and enhance interoperability, allowing our forces to counter military aggression by sharing responsibilities for common defense. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Benjamin Raughton)
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Eagles Fly, Day and Night

An F-15C Eagle prepares to taxi for takeoff at Kadena Air Base, Japan, Oct. 27, 2021. Kadena aircrews perform bilateral training in a joint environment with regional allies and partners to deter adversaries and ensure a free-and-open Indo-Pacific region. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Benjamin Raughton)
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Eagles Fly, Day and Night

An F-15C Eagle prepares to taxi for takeoff at Kadena Air Base, Japan, Oct. 27, 2021. Kadena aircrews perform bilateral training in a joint environment with regional allies and partners to deter adversaries and ensure a free-and-open Indo-Pacific region. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Benjamin Raughton)
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Eagles Fly, Day and Night

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgts. Joseph Uehlein, right, and Logan Crider, left, 67th Aircraft Maintenance Unit dedicated crew chiefs, conduct maintenance on an F-15C Eagle speed break on Kadena Air Base, Oct. 27, 2021. By training and operating throughout the Indo-Pacific region, aircrews will employ layers of operational unpredictability to an adversary’s strategic decision making. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Benjamin Raughton)
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Eagles Fly, Day and Night

An F-15C Eagle takes off from the runway at Kadena Air Base, Japan, Oct. 27, 2021. Kadena aircrews perform bilateral training in a joint environment with regional allies and partners to deter adversaries and ensure a free-and-open Indo-Pacific region. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Benjamin Raughton)
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Eagles Fly, Day and Night

An F-15C Eagle takes off from the runway at Kadena Air Base, Japan, Oct. 27, 2021. Kadena aircrews perform bilateral training in a joint environment with regional allies and partners to deter adversaries and ensure a free-and-open Indo-Pacific region. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Benjamin Raughton)
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Eagles Fly, Day and Night

An F-15C Eagle takes off from the runway at Kadena Air Base, Japan, Oct. 27, 2021. Kadena aircrews perform bilateral training in a joint environment with regional allies and partners to deter adversaries and ensure a free-and-open Indo-Pacific region. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Benjamin Raughton)
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210922-F-SI013-092

A pilot assigned to the 44th Fighter Squadron performs pre-flight checks on an F-15C Eagle prior to a night flying training mission at Kadena Air Base, Japan, Sept. 22, 2021. This routine training mission ensured Kadena’s continued readiness to deliver air superiority for the defense of Japan and regional stability across the Indo-Pacific. (U.S. Air Force photo by Maj. Raymond Geoffroy)
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210922-F-SI013-028

A pilot assigned to the 44th Fighter Squadron and two maintainers from the 18th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron review an F-15C Eagle maintenance log during pre-flight checks prior to a night flying training mission at Kadena Air Base, Japan, Sept. 22, 2021. Kadena Airmen regularly train to maintain their capability to provide unrivaled air power in support of U.S. Indo-Pacific Command objectives. (U.S. Air Force photo by Maj. Raymond Geoffroy)
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210922-F-SI013-456

Maintainers from the 18th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron perform final end-of-runway checks on an F-15C Eagle assigned to the 44th Fighter Squadron as a multimedia specialist from the 18th Wing Public Affairs Office performs video documentation prior to a night flying training mission at Kadena Air Base, Japan, Sept. 22, 2021. Trust and teamwork between operations, maintenance and support Airmen are foundational to any successful flying mission; each professional brings specialized skills to ensure U.S. Indo-Pacific Command objectives are accomplished. (U.S. Air Force photo by Maj. Raymond Geoffroy)
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210922-F-SI013-397

An F-15C assigned to the 44th Fighter Squadron taxis to the end of the runway prior to a night flying training mission at Kadena Air Base, Japan, Sept. 22, 2021. Training missions like this ensure Kadena Airmen are prepared to operate day or night under any conditions. (U.S. Air Force photo by Maj. Raymond Geoffroy)
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210922-F-SI013-241

Airmen from 18th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron prepare an F-15C Eagle from the 44th Fighter Squadron to launch prior to a night flying training mission at Kadena Air Base, Japan, Sept. 22, 2021. The routine training mission ensured Kadena’s continued readiness to deliver air superiority for the defense of Japan and regional stability across the Indo-Pacific. (U.S. Air Force photo by Maj. Raymond Geoffroy)
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200731-F-YJ424-1269

An F-15C Eagle assigned to the 67th Fighter Squadron takes off during Exercise WestPac Rumrunner, July 31, 2020, at Kadena Air Base, Japan. Team Kadena executed the second iteration of Rumrunner which is an 18th Wing-led exercise dedicated to implementing agile combat employment concepts to ensure readiness to protect and defend partners, allies and U.S. interests in the Indo-Pacific region. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Benjamin Sutton)
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200731-F-YJ424-1081

A C-130J Super Hercules assigned to Yokota Air Base, Japan, takes off during Exercise Westpac Rumrunner, July 31, 2020, at Kadena Air Base, Japan. Team Kadena executed the second iteration of Rumrunner which is an 18th Wing-led exercise dedicated to implementing agile combat employment concepts to ensure readiness to protect and defend partners, allies and U.S. interests in the Indo-Pacific region. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Benjamin Sutton)
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200731-F-DM566-0246

Forward area refueling point Airmen from the 353rd Special Operations Group prepare an MC-130J Commando II for FARP operations during Exercise Westpac Rumrunner, July 31, 2020, at Kadena Air Base, Japan. The FARP mission supports contingency and exercise operations to refuel aircraft and equipment in austere locations where typical air-to-air refueling or established refueling stations are not available. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Micaiah Anthony)
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Team Kadena maintains air superiority over Indo-Pacific

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Zacharias Clemmons, 18th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron crew chief, left, and Tech. Sgt. Justin Barber, 18th AMXS crew chief, right, record the results of a hydraulics operations check on an F-15C Eagle March 27, 2020, at Kadena Air Base, Japan. By performing these hydraulics checks and running a series of tests, the maintainers are able to simulate the same conditions likely to occur in-flight. Airmen are working around the clock ensuring aircraft are ready for flight training operations in order to promote a free and open Indo-Pacific. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Rhett Isbell)
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