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909th ARS fuels F-16 Fighting Falcons during CSART

A U.S. Air Force F-16 Fighting Falcon from the 8th Fighter Wing receives fuel from a KC-135 Stratotanker assigned to the 909th Air Refueling Squadron over the Sea of Japan, Oct. 19, 2021. During the refueling mission, four F-16 Fighting Falcons assigned to the 8th FW received aerial refueling. (U.S. Air Force Photo by Airman 1st Class Yosselin Perla)

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909th ARS fuels F-16 Fighting Falcons during CSART

A U.S. Air Force F-16 Fighting Falcon from the 8th Fighter Wing approaches a KC-135 Stratotanker assigned to the 909th Air Refueling Squadron for aerial refueling over the Sea of Japan, Oct. 19, 2021. The focus of this combat search and rescue training event aimed to maximize integration while taking advantage of the unique opportunity to practice personnel recovery operations with a full spectrum of experience levels and assets. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Yosselin Perla)

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909th ARS fuels F-16 Fighting Falcons during CSART

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Andrew Liddane, 909th Air Refueling Squadron boom operator, consults a manual prior to refueling aircraft over the Sea of Japan, Oct. 19, 2021. Boom operators are highly trained experts in providing aerial refueling to ensure missions continue without the need to return to an airfield for fuel. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Yosselin Perla)

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909th ARS fuels F-16 Fighting Falcons during CSART

U.S. Air Force 1st Lt. Jonathan Hicks, 909th Air Refueling Squadron pilot, flies a KC-135 Stratotanker during a refueling mission over the Pacific Ocean, Oct. 19, 2021. The 909th ARS provides combat-ready KC-135 Stratotanker aircrews to support peacetime operations and all levels of conflict in the Indo-Pacific theater. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Yosselin Perla)

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909th ARS fuels F-16 Fighting Falcons during CSART

A pair of sunglasses shows the reflection of U.S. Air Force 1st Lt. Jonathan Hicks, 909th Air Refueling Squadron pilot, flying a KC-135 Stratotanker over the Pacific Ocean, Oct. 19, 2021. The 909th ARS deploys worldwide, executing contingency and strategic war plan operations. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Yosselin Perla)

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909th ARS fuels F-16 Fighting Falcons during CSART

U.S. Air Force Maj. Whitney Gremillion, left, and 1st Lt. Jonathon Hicks, right, 909th Air Refueling Squadron pilots, run through a KC-135 Stratotanker preflight checklist at Kadena Air Base, Japan, Oct. 19, 2021. The 909th ARS provided aerial refueling in support of a combat search and rescue training event hosted by the 8th Fighter Wing. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Yosselin Perla)

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909th ARS fuels F-16 Fighting Falcons during CSART

U.S. Air Force 1st Lt. Jonathan Hicks, 909th Air Refueling Squadron pilot, consults a KC-135 Stratotanker preflight checklist at Kadena Air Base, Japan, Oct. 19, 2021. The KC-135 carried 108,000 gallons of fuel in support of a combat search and rescue training event. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Yosselin Perla)

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18th AES saves in the sky

An Airman from the 18th Aeromedical Evacuation Squadron performs CPR on a simulated patient in a KC-135 Stratotanker from the 909th Air Refueling Squadron, from Kadena Air Base, Japan, while flying over the Pacific Ocean, Sept. 30, 2021. CPR can double a person’s chance of surviving cardiac arrest. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Stephen Pulter)

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18th AES saves in the sky

U.S. Airmen from the 18th Aeromedical Evacuation Squadron prop up a simulated patient in a KC-135 Stratotanker from the 909th Air Refueling Squadron, from Kadena Air Base, Japan, flying over the Pacific Ocean, Sept. 30, 2021. The 18th AES primarily focuses on the safety of the patient and stabilizing them until they arrive at the proper facility. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Stephen Pulter)

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18th AES saves in the sky

Senior Airman Rueben Kong, 18th Aeromedical Evacuation Squadron medical technician, sets up equipment on a KC-135 Stratotanker from the 909th Air Refueling Squadron, from Kadena Air Base, Japan, while flying over the Pacific Ocean, Sept. 30, 2021. The 18th AES primarily focuses on the safety of the patient and stabilizing them until they arrive at the proper facility. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Stephen Pulter)

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18th AES saves in the sky

U.S. Air Force Master Sgt. Rhianna Scott, 18th Aeromedical Evacuation Squadron medical technician, helps look for equipment on a KC-135 Stratotanker from the 909th Air Refueling Squadron, from Kadena Air Base, Japan, while flying over the Pacific Ocean, Sept. 30, 2021. The ability of the 18th AES to mobilize quickly and provide critical in-flight care greatly increases the chances of survival for victims of illness or injury. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Stephen Pulter)

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18th AES saves in the sky

Senior Airmen Jaylin Harris, 18th Aeromedical Evacuation Squadron medical technician, checks on simulated patients for in-flight emergency training on a KC-135 Stratotanker from the 909th Air Refueling Squadron, from Kadena Air Base, Japan, while flying over the Pacific Ocean, Sept. 30, 2021. When an in-flight emergency happens, aircraft patients must still be monitored to ensure they are safe. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Stephen Pulter)

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18th AES saves in the sky

Senior Airman Rueben Kong, 18th Aeromedical Evacuation Squadron medical technician, speaks with Master Sgt. Rhianna Scott, 18th Aeromedical Evacuation Squadron medical technician, on a KC-135 Stratotanker from the 909th Air Refueling Squadron, at Kadena Air Base, Japan, Sept. 30, 2021. The primary mission of the 18th AES is to support medical operations in wartime, during various contingencies and during natural disaster relief operations. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Stephen Pulter)

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909th AMU powers refueling capabilities across Pacific

U.S. Airman Patrick Cox, left, 909th Aircraft Maintenance Unit instrument and flight control systems apprentice, and Airman 1st Class Jacob Moore, right, 909th AMU aerospace propulsion journeyman, finish launching procedures for a U.S. Air Force KC-135 Stratotanker at Kadena Air Base, Japan, Sept. 22, 2021. Airmen from the 909th AMU work around the clock to ensure refueling operations can be carried out, day or night. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Anna Nolte)

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909th AMU powers refueling capabilities across Pacific

Airman 1st Class Jacob Moore, left, 909th Aircraft Maintenance Unit aerospace propulsion journeyman, and Airman Patrick Cox, right, 909th AMU instrument and flight control systems apprentice, exchange the communication cord connected to a U.S. Air Force KC-135 Stratotanker at Kadena Air Base, Japan, Sept. 22, 2021. Pre-flight checks ensure smooth flying operations and are an essential step for the safety of both the pilot and the aircraft. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Anna Nolte)

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909th AMU powers refueling capabilities across Pacific

Airman 1st Class Jacob Moore, 909th Aircraft Maintenance Unit aerospace propulsion journeyman, disconnects a communication cord from a U.S. Air Force KC-135 Stratotanker at Kadena Air Base, Japan, Sept. 22, 2021. The 909th Air Refueling Squadron provides air-to-air refueling capabilities for aircraft, and the Airmen from the 909th AMU are a vital part of ensuring the mission is accomplished. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Anna Nolte)

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909th AMU powers refueling capabilities across Pacific

Airman 1st Class Jacob Moore, 909th Aircraft Maintenance Unit aerospace propulsion journeyman, communicates with the pilot during pre-flight checks for a U.S. Air Force KC-135 Stratotanker at Kadena Air Base, Japan, Sept. 22, 2021. The KC-135 Stratotanker supplies core aerial refueling capabilities for the Department of Defense, supporting U.S. military and allied nation aircraft. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Anna Nolte)