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COMUSFJ visits Kadena

U.S. Air Force Lt. Gen. Ricky Rupp, U.S. Forces Japan and Fifth Air Force commander, flies a KC-135 Stratotanker assigned to the 909th Air Refueling Squadron over the Pacific Ocean, Nov. 15, 2022. Rupp visited Kadena to observe and participate in exercise Keen Sword 23 events. Keen Sword is a concrete example of the strength of the U.S.-Japan Alliance, which has been the foundation of peace and security in the Indo-Pacific region for almost 75 years. The relationships built and maintained during these training events are critical to our collective capability to respond to crises or contingencies. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Tylir Meyer)
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COMUSFJ visits Kadena

U.S. Air Force Lt. Gen. Ricky Rupp, U.S. Forces Japan and Fifth Air Force commander, talks with the crew of a KC-135 Stratotanker assigned to the 909th Air Refueling Squadron prior to takeoff at Kadena Air Base, Japan, Nov. 15, 2022. Rupp visited Kadena to observe and participate in exercise Keen Sword 23 events. Keen Sword is a concrete example of the strength of the U.S.-Japan Alliance, which has been the foundation of peace and security in the Indo-Pacific region for almost 75 years. The relationships built and maintained during these training events are critical to our collective capability to respond to crises or contingencies. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Tylir Meyer)
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Kadena supports Keen Sword 23

U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Bryan Weishaar, 909th Air Refueling Squadron boom operator, prepares to refuel an F-22A Raptor assigned to the 3rd Wing, during exercise Keen Sword 23 over the Pacific Ocean, Nov. 15, 2022. The U.S.-Japan Alliance is built on shared interests, values and a commitment to freedom and human rights; the Alliance is strong and focused on enhancing a security architecture of regional partnerships. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Tylir Meyer)
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Kadena supports Keen Sword 23

A U.S. Air Force F-22A Raptor assigned to the 3rd Wing, temporarily deployed to Kadena Air Base, Japan, prepares to take fuel from a KC-135 Stratotanker assigned to the 909th Air Refueling Squadron, to receive fuel during exercise Keen Sword 23 over the Pacific Ocean, Nov. 15, 2022. Exercises like Keen Sword 23 demonstrate the United States’ and Japan’s strong, shared commitment to a free and open Indo-Pacific. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Tylir Meyer)
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Kadena supports Keen Sword 23

A U.S. Air Force F-22A Raptor assigned to the 3rd Wing, receives fuel from a KC-135 Stratotanker assigned to the 909th Air Refueling Squadron, during exercise Keen Sword 23 over the Pacific Ocean, Nov. 15, 2022. Keen Sword is a concrete example of the strength of the U.S.-Japan Alliance, which has been the foundation of peace and security in the Indo-Pacific region for almost 75 years. The relationships built and maintained during these training events are critical to our collective capability to respond to crises or contingencies. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Tylir Meyer)
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909th ARS refuels the Eagles

A U.S. Air Force 44th Fighter Squadron F-15C Eagle receives fuel from a 909th Air Refueling Squadron KC-135 Stratotanker over South Korea, Nov. 4, 2022. Kadena's F-15's were the first operational Eagles outfitted with an active electronically-scanned array radar, and the Legion Pod, the first infrared search-and-track system compatible with the aircraft. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Jessi Roth)
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909th ARS refuels the Eagles

A U.S. Air Force 44th Fighter Squadron F-15C Eagle receives fuel from a 909th Air Refueling Squadron KC-135 Stratotanker over South Korea, Nov. 4, 2022. The Eagle's air superiority was achieved through a mixture of unprecedented maneuverability and acceleration, range, weapons and avionics. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Jessi Roth)
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909th ARS refuels the Eagles

A U.S. Air Force 44th Fighter Squadron F-15C Eagle receives fuel from a 909th Air Refueling Squadron KC-135 Stratotanker over South Korea, Nov. 4, 2022. Kadena received its first F-15 C's in 1979. Since then, the tactical fighter has provided unmatched air superiority for the Indo-Pacific region. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Jessi Roth)
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909th ARS refuels the Eagles

A U.S. Air Force 44th Fighter Squadron F-15C Eagle receives fuel from a 909th Air Refueling Squadron KC-135 Stratotanker over South Korea, Nov. 4, 2022. Kadena received its first F-15 C's in 1979. Since then, the tactical fighter has provided unmatched air superiority for the Indo-Pacific region. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Jessi Roth)
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909th ARS refuels the Eagles

A U.S. Air Force 44th Fighter Squadron F-15C Eagle approaches a 909th Air Refueling Squadron KC-135 Stratotanker to conduct aerial refueling over South Korea, Nov. 4, 2022. Kadena's F-15's were the first operational Eagles outfitted with an active electronically-scanned array radar, and the Legion Pod, the first infrared search-and-track system compatible with the aircraft. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Jessi Roth)
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909th ARS refuels the Eagles

A U.S. Air Force 44th Fighter Squadron F-15C Eagle receives fuel from a 909th Air Refueling Squadron KC-135 Stratotanker over South Korea, Nov. 4, 2022. The Eagle's air superiority was achieved through a mixture of unprecedented maneuverability and acceleration, range, weapons and avionics. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Jessi Roth)
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909th ARS refuels the Eagles

A U.S. Air Force 44th Fighter Squadron F-15C Eagle receives fuel from a 909th Air Refueling Squadron KC-135 Stratotanker over South Korea, Nov. 4, 2022. Kadena's F-15's were the first operational Eagles outfitted with an active electronically-scanned array radar, and the Legion Pod, the first infrared search-and-track system compatible with the aircraft. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Jessi Roth)
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909th ARS refuels the Eagles

U.S. Air Force personnel assigned to the 909th Air Refueling Squadron and the 718th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron conduct pre-flight checks prior to a refueling flight at Kadena Air Base, Japan, Nov. 4, 2022. The 909th ARS is the premiere force for aerial refueling operations in the Indo-Pacific theater, supporting U.S. forces and regional allies and partners. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Jessi Roth)
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909th ARS refuels the Eagles

A U.S. Air Force KC-135 Stratotanker assigned to the 909th Air Refueling Squadron sits on the flightline prior to a refueling flight at Kadena Air Base, Japan, Nov. 4, 2022. The KC-135 Stratotanker provides the core aerial refueling capability for the Department of Defense, supporting the U.S. Navy, U.S. Marine Corps, and Allied nation aircraft. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Jessi Roth)
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Refueling the fight

A Pacific Air Forces patch reflects in the instruments of a KC-135 Stratotanker assigned to the 909th Air Refueling Squadron, over the Pacific Ocean, Nov. 2, 2022. Aerial refueling capabilities extend airborne training time and combat radius, ensuring U.S. and Allied nation aircraft are postured to maintain regional peace and stability within the Indo-Pacific area of responsibility. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Tylir Meyer)
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Refueling the fight

U.S. Air Force Senior Master Sgt. Ben Davis, 909th Air Refueling Squadron boom operator, refuels a B-1B Lancer over the Pacific Ocean, Nov. 2, 2022. Bomber missions provide opportunities to train and work with alongside Allies and partners in joint and coalition operations and exercises. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Tylir Meyer)
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The 909th ARS supports Korea over the Pacific

Republic of Korea F-16s fly alongside a 909th Air Refueling Squadron KC-135 Stratotanker over the Pacific Ocean, Oct. 14, 2022. Working and running through potential scenarios together allows the USAF and ROKAF to have cohesive plans and understandings in place to defend against all adversaries. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Cesar J. Navarro)
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The 909th ARS supports Korea over the Pacific

A Republic of Korea Air Force F-16 Fighting Falcon flies alongside a 909th Air Refueling Squadron KC-135 Stratotanker over the Pacific Ocean, Oct. 14, 2022. Flying together during aerial missions allows the U.S. and RoK to practice maneuvers in real time in preparation for defending the Indian-Pacific region. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Cesar J. Navarro)
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The 909th ARS supports Korea over the Pacific

A Republic of Korea Air Force F-16 Fighting Falcon flies behind the tail of a 909th Air Refueling Squadron KC-135 Stratotanker over the Pacific Ocean, Oct. 14, 2022. Working on missions with Allies helps the USAF and ROKAF maintain the free and open Indo-Pacific region. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Cesar J. Navarro)
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The 909th ARS supports Korea over the Pacific

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Andrew Chance, right, a 909th Air Refueling Squadron boom operator instructor, advises Tech. Sgt. Jayson Swift, a newer 909th ARS boom operator, while flying over the Pacific Ocean, Oct. 14, 2022. Boom operators refuel aircraft from the boom pod while in flight, communicating simultaneously with the aircraft they are refueling and their own pilots. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Cesar J. Navarro)
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