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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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The 909th ARS supports Korea over the Pacific

A 349th Air Refueling Squadron KC-46A Pegasus flies over the Pacific Ocean, Oct. 14, 2022. The 349th ARS aircraft flew with a Kadena Air Base KC-135 Stratotanker and MC-130J Air Commando IIs, practicing communication and refueling over the 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 Capt. Shelby Clark, a 909th Air Refueling Squadron KC-135 Stratotanker pilot, watches a 349th ARS KC-46A Pegasus taxi onto the runway at Kadena Air Base, Japan, Oct. 14, 2022. The 349th ARS practiced hot-pit refueling as well as other Agile Combat Employment capabilities. (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 Capt. Shelby Clark, a 909th Air Refueling Squadron KC-135 Stratotanker pilot, watches a 349th ARS KC-46A Pegasus taxi onto the runway at Kadena Air Base, Japan, Oct. 14, 2022. The 349th ARS ran missions and exchanged knowledge with members of Kadena Air Base during their two-day stay at the base. (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 Capt. Shelby Clark, a 909th Air Refueling Squadron KC-135 Stratotanker pilot, conducts pre-flight checks in the cockpit of a KC-135 at Kadena Air Base, Japan, Oct. 14, 2022. Making sure the settings and readings on the dashboards are correct ensures the safety of the crew and the aircraft, allowing for pilots to prevent aerial mishaps before taking off. (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, 909th Air Refueling Squadron boom operator instructor, walks across the cargo hold on a KC-135 Stratotanker at Kadena Air Base, Japan, Oct. 14, 2022. Boom operators ensure the boom and cargo hold areas are prepped and ready while the pilots do their preparations in the cockpit prior to the flight. (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 Maj. Myles Berthold, left, and U.S. Air Force Capt. Shelby Clark, right, 909th Air Refueling Squadron KC-135 Stratotanker pilots, inspect a KC-135 tail at Kadena Air Base, Japan, Oct. 14, 2022. Pilots are required to look over the aircraft’s exterior before getting into the cockpit and starting the engines. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Cesar J. Navarro)
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The 909th ARS supports Korea over the Pacific

A 909th Air Refueling Squadron KC-135 Stratotanker is parked during pre-flight checks at Kadena Air Base, Japan, Oct. 14, 2022. Pre-flight checks and preparation of the aircraft by members of the 909th ARS and 909th Aircraft Maintenance Unit ensure a safe and efficient flight. (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. Airmen from the 909th Air Refueling Squadron sync up before their flight on a KC-135 Stratotanker at Kadena Air Base, Japan, Oct. 14, 2022. Communicating the crew’s roles and mission goals before the flight is pivotal to the execution of any refueling mission. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Cesar J. Navarro)
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