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Strengthening collective lethality, increasing interoperability

From left to right, U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Ethan Parker, boom operator, Capt. Trevor Gardner, pilot, and Capt. Austin Martin, pilot, all assigned to the 909th Air Refueling Squadron, conduct a pre-flight briefing at Kadena Air Base, Japan, April 20, 2022. The 909th ARS is the Pacific Air Force's lead force for air refueling U.S. and allied aircraft during all contingencies. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Yosselin Perla)
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Fueling the fight over night

U.S. Air Force Capts. Kyle Weinell, left, and Trevor Gardener, 909th Air Refueling Squadron pilots, conduct nighttime touch-and-go exercises at Kadena Air Base, Japan, April 14, 2022. Low visibility touch-and-go exercises allow pilots to practice their take offs and landings, maximizing their proficiency as pilots. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Cesar J. Navarro)
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Fueling the fight over night

U.S. Air Force Capt. Trevor Gardener, 909th Air Refueling Squadron pilot, flies over the island of Okinawa in preparation of touch-and-go exercises at Kadena Air Base, Japan, April 14, 2022. Low visibility touch-and-go exercises allow pilots to practice their take offs and landings, maximizing their proficiency as pilots. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Cesar J. Navarro)
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Fueling the fight over night

The cockpit of a 909th Air Refueling Squadron KC-135 Stratotanker shines bright in the pitch black darkness of the night, during an aerial refueling over the Pacific Ocean, April 14, 2022. Nighttime aerial refueling is a vital ability for Kadena, allowing fighter jets to stay airborne longer and command the sky at all times. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Cesar J. Navarro)
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Fueling the fight over night

A 44th Fighter Squadron F-15C Eagle is refueled by a 909th Air Refueling Squadron KC-135 Stratotanker during a nighttime aerial refueling over the Pacific Ocean, April 14, 2022. Nighttime aerial refueling allows aircraft to accomplish their mission efficiently, eliminating the need to return to base for fuel and allowing aircraft to continue operating in all domains. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Cesar J. Navarro)
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Fueling the fight overnight

A 44th Fighter Squadron F-15C Eagle waits to be refueled by a 909th Air Refueling Squadron KC-135 Stratotanker during a nighttime aerial refueling over the Pacific Ocean, April 14, 2022. During nighttime refueling, the boom operator and fighter pilot have to maintain clear and constant communication, ensuring operations are carried out safely and efficiently during low visibility. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Cesar J. Navarro)
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Fueling the fight overnight

A 44th Fighter Squadron F-15C Eagle approaches a 909th Air Refueling Squadron KC-135 Stratotanker for an aerial refuel at night over the Pacific Ocean, April 14, 2022. Nighttime aerial refueling is a vital ability for Kadena, allowing fighter jets to stay airborne longer and command the sky at all times. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Cesar J. Navarro)
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Fueling the fight overnight

A 44th Fighter Squadron F-15C Eagle is refueled by a 909th Air Refueling Squadron KC-135 Stratotanker during a nighttime aerial refueling over the Pacific Ocean, April 14, 2022. Nighttime aerial refueling allows aircraft to accomplish the mission efficiently, eliminating the need to return to base for fuel and allowing aircraft to operate in the cover of darkness. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Cesar J. Navarro)
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Fueling the fight overnight

Senior Airman Bryan Clement, 909th Air Refueling Squadron boom operator, refuels a 44th Fighter Squadron F-15C Eagle over the Pacific Ocean, April 14, 2022. During nighttime refueling, the boom operator and fighter pilot have to maintain clear and constant communication, ensuring operations are carried out safely and efficiently during low visibility. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Cesar J. Navarro)
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Fueling the fight overnight

Senior Airman Bryan Clement, 909th Air Refueling Squadron boom operator, documents flight statistics during nighttime aerial refueling over the Pacific Ocean, April 14, 2022. The flight crew annotate the amount of fuel they offload, the altitude that aerial refueling is performed and any communications with foreign actors they have during the flight. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Cesar J. Navarro)
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Fueling the fight overnight

U.S. Air Force Capts. Kyle Weinell, left, and Trevor Gardener, 909th Air Refueling Squadron pilots, fly a KC-135 before nighttime aerial refueling over the Pacific Ocean, April 14, 2022. Nighttime aerial refueling is a vital ability of Kadena, allowing fighter jets to stay airborne longer and continuously command the skies. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Cesar J. Navarro)
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Fueling the fight overnight

Senior Airman Bryan Clement, right, 909th Air Refueling Squadron boom operator, watches as U.S. Air Force Capt. Trevor Gardener, left, 909th ARS pilot, and his co-pilot finish their preflight checks at Kadena Air Base, Japan, April 14, 2022. During preflight checks, the 909th ARS flight crew have different responsibilities to take care of; making preflight checks and takeoff a team effort. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Cesar J. Navarro)
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Fueling the fight overnight

Airman 1st Class Oscar Robles-Salinas, 909th Aircraft Maintenance Unit jet engine mechanic, helps and observes as pilots of the 909th Air Refueling Squadron KC-135 Stratotanker conduct a safety walkaround of the jet at Kadena Air Base, Japan, April 14, 2022. The 909th ARS flight crew and 909th Aircraft Maintenance Unit Airmen conduct preflight checks and preparation of the aircraft ensures a safe and efficient flight. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Cesar J. Navarro)
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Fueling the fight overnight

U.S. Air Force Capt. Kyle Weinell, 909th Air Refueling Squadron pilot, smiles as he goes over a preflight checklist with fellow crew members at Kadena Air Base, Japan, April 14, 2022. The preflight checklist for the KC-135 Stratotanker was updated April 9, 2022 at Kadena, for the first time since 2003. The new checklist aims to be safer and more well-rounded, ensuring the safety of flight crews conducting missions around the clock. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Cesar J. Navarro)
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Fueling the fight overnight

A 909th Air Refueling Squadron flight crew reviews a KC-135 Stratotanker preflight checklist Kadena Air Base, Japan, April 14, 2022. The 909th ARS flight crew and 909th Aircraft Maintenance Unit Airmen conduct preflight checks and preparation of the aircraft ensures a safe and efficient flight. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Cesar J. Navarro)
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18th CES conducts KC-135 familiarization training

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Joseph Cristi, 18th Civil Engineer Squadron firefighter, instructs other 18th CES firefighters on how to set up a ladder upon a 909th Air Refueling Squadron KC-135 Stratotanker wing during training at Kadena Air Base, Japan, April 12, 2022. 18th CES firefighters searched for “unaccounted personnel” during a simulated cockpit or engine fire to test their rescue and recovery capabilities. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Sebastian Romawac)
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18th CES conducts KC-135 familiarization training

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Devaundre Carmona, 18th Civil Engineer Squadron driver operator, celebrates a successful training exercise with an 18th CES firefighter at Kadena Air Base, Japan, April 12, 2022. 18th CES firefighters searched for “unaccounted personnel” during a simulated cockpit or engine fire to test their rescue and recovery capabilities. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Sebastian Romawac)
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18th CES conducts KC-135 familiarization training

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Joseph Cristi, 18th Civil Engineer Squadron firefighter, carries a ladder away from a 909th Air Refueling Squadron KC-135 Stratotanker wing while training at Kadena Air Base, Japan, April 12, 2022. 18th CES firefighters searched for “unaccounted personnel” during a simulated cockpit or engine fire to test their rescue and recovery capabilities. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Sebastian Romawac)
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18th CES conducts KC-135 familiarization training

18th Civil Engineer Squadron firefighters test their ability to open a 909th Air Refueling Squadron KC-135 Stratotanker cargo door while training at Kadena Air Base, Japan, April 12, 2022. 18th CES firefighters searched for “unaccounted personnel” during a simulated cockpit or engine fire to test their rescue and recovery capabilities. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Sebastian Romawac)
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18th CES conducts KC-135 familiarization training

Senior Airman Walter Pitt, 18th Civil Engineer Squadron firefighter, stabilizes a ladder while another 18th CES firefighter climbs onto a 909th Air Refueling Squadron KC-135 Stratotanker wing during training at Kadena Air Base, Japan, April 12, 2022. 18th CES firefighters searched for “unaccounted personnel” during a simulated cockpit or engine fire to test their rescue and recovery capabilities. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Sebastian Romawac)
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