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961st AMU: Our eyes in the sky

U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Joseph DeFino, left, 961st Aircraft Maintenance Unit propulsion NCO in charge, and Airman 1st Class Trevor Fisher, right, 961st AMU aerospace propulsion journeyman, conduct engine startups on an E-3 Sentry, assigned to the 961st Airborne Air Control Squadron, in preparation for readiness training at Kadena Air Base, Japan, June 24, 2022. The E-3 Sentry provides necessary information for friendly forces to be able to accomplish missions within the Indo-Pacific region, which is physically extensive and strategically complex. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Sebastian Romawac)
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961st AMU: Our eyes in the sky

U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Joseph DeFino, 961st Aircraft Maintenance Unit propulsion NCO in charge, conducts engine startups on an E-3 Sentry, assigned to the 961st Airborne Air Control Squadron, in preparation for readiness training at Kadena Air Base, Japan, June 24, 2022. Team Kadena is committed to providing world class support to enable a range of U.S. operations and exercises to strengthen regional alliances and partnerships, as well as U.S. forces’ readiness to respond when called upon. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Sebastian Romawac)
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Minimal ground time, maximum refueling

Airmen assigned to the 909th Aircraft Maintenance Unit and 18th Logistics Readiness Squadron perform a hot-pit refueling operation on a U.S. Air Force KC-135 Stratotanker assigned to the 6th Air Refueling Wing at Kadena Air Base, Japan, June 28, 2022. Hot-pit refueling allows the aircraft to keep its engines running while receiving fuel, which minimizes ground time and ensures the mission will continue with minimal delay. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Yosselin Perla)
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Minimal ground time, maximum refueling

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Diquan Landers, 18th Logistics Readiness Squadron fuels distribution supervisor, drags a refueling hose towards a KC-135 Stratotanker assigned to the 6th Air Refueling Wing during hot-pit refueling operations at Kadena Air Base, Japan, June 28, 2022. By operating out of Kadena Air Base, visiting forces build invaluable experience operating in the physically vast and strategically complex environment of the Indo-Pacific, enabling greater readiness and interoperability with joint, partner and allied forces. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman First Class Yosselin Perla)
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Minimal ground time, maximum refueling

18th Logistics Squadron fuels distribution operators perform a KC-135 hot-pit refueling operation at Kadena Air Base, Japan, June 28, 2022. As the Keystone of the Pacific, Kadena Air Base plays a vital part in supporting the Pacific Air Forces’ effort to operationalize concepts designed to become more agile in our execution, more strategic in our deterrence, and more resilient in our capability. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Yosselin Perla)
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Minimal ground time, maximum refueling

U.S. Airmen assigned to the 909th Aircraft Maintenance Unit and 18th Logistics Readiness Squadron oversee a KC-135 hot-pit operation at Kadena Air Base, Japan, June 28, 2022. Hot-pit refueling allows the aircraft to keep its engines running while receiving fuel, which minimizes ground time and ensures the mission will continue with minimal delay. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Yosselin Perla)
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Minimal ground time, maximum refueling

Airmen assigned to the 18th Logistics Squadron perform hot-pit refueling operations at Kadena Air Base, Japan, June 28, 2022. As the Keystone of the Pacific, Kadena Air Base plays a vital part in supporting the Pacific Air Forces’ effort to operationalize concepts designed to become more agile in our execution, more strategic in our deterrence, and more resilient in our capability. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Yosselin Perla)
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Minimal ground time, maximum refueling

A 909th Aircraft Maintenance Unit KC-135 Stratotanker crew chief marshals a U.S. Air Force KC-135 Stratotanker, assigned to the 6th Air Refueling Wing, prior to performing hot-pit refueling operations at Kadena Air Base, Japan, June 28, 2022. By operating out of Kadena Air Base, visiting forces build invaluable experience operating in the physically vast and strategically complex environment of the Indo-Pacific, enabling greater readiness and interoperability with joint, partner and allied forces. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman First Class Yosselin Perla)
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Minimal ground time, maximum refueling

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Collin Stratton, 18th Logistics Squadron fuels distribution supervisor, stands in front of a fuel truck during a KC-135 Stratotanker hot-pit refueling operation at Kadena Air Base, Japan, June 28, 2022. Kadena Air Base is the hub of airpower in the Pacific, and home to the 18th Wing and a variety of associate units to form a world-class combat team ready to ensure peace and stability across the Indo-Pacific. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Yosselin Perla)
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Minimal ground time, maximum refueling

A U.S. Air Force KC-135 Stratotanker, assigned to the 6th Refueling Wing, approaches Kadena Air Base, Japan, to receive hot-pit refueling, June 28, 2022. Hot-pit refueling allows the aircraft to keep its engines running while receiving fuel, which minimizes ground time and ensures the mission will continue with minimal delay. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Yosselin Perla)
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Minimal ground time, maximum refueling

18th Logistics Readiness Squadron fuels distribution operators perform hot-pit refueling operations at Kadena Air Base, Japan, June 28, 2022. Hot-pit refueling allows the aircraft to keep its engines running while receiving fuel, which minimizes ground time and ensures the mission will continue with minimal delay. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Yosselin Perla)
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Minimal ground time, maximum refueling

U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Trey Branch, 18th Logistics Readiness Squadron forward area refueling point team chief, prepares a Versatile Integrating Partner Equipment Refueling kit for hot-pit refueling operations at Kadena Air Base, Japan, June 28, 2022. The VIPER kit is a universal system that can be outfitted with multiple adapters to refuel varying airframes, pushing the envelope of U.S. Air Force refueling capabilities. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Yosselin Perla)
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The Green Demons fuel up at Kadena

A U.S. Air Force F-35A Lightning II, assigned to the 356th Expeditionary Fighter Squadron, 354th Air Expeditionary Wing, taxis on the runway for a hot-pit refueling at Kadena Air Base, Japan, June 27, 2022. Hot-pit refueling uses a single-point refuel pump which allows an aircraft to be refueled immediately after landing, with the engine running. This cuts down on response time and ensures the mission can be completed anytime, anywhere. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Sebastian Romawac)
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The Green Demons fuel up at Kadena

A U.S. Air Force F-35A Lightning II, assigned to the 356th Expeditionary Fighter Squadron, 354th Air Expeditionary Wing, taxis on the runway for a hot-pit refueling at Kadena Air Base, Japan, June 27, 2022. Hot-pit refueling uses a single-point refuel pump which allows an aircraft to be refueled immediately after landing, with the engine running. This cuts down on response time and ensures the mission can be completed anytime, anywhere. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Sebastian Romawac)
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The Green Demons fuel up at Kadena

A U.S. Air Force F-35A Lightning II, assigned to the 356th Expeditionary Fighter Squadron, 354th Air Expeditionary Wing, taxis on the runway for a hot-pit refueling at Kadena Air Base, Japan, June 27, 2022. Hot-pit refueling uses a single-point refuel pump which allows an aircraft to be refueled immediately after landing, with the engine running. This cuts down on response time and ensures the mission can be completed anytime, anywhere. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Sebastian Romawac)
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The Green Demons fuel up at Kadena

Airman 1st Class Anthony Meyers, 18th Logistics Readiness Squadron fuels distribution operator, regulates fuel levels during a hot-pit refueling for a U.S. Air Force F-35A Lightning II, assigned to the 356th Expeditionary Fighter Squadron, 354th Air Expeditionary Wing at Kadena Air Base, Japan, June 27, 2022. Hot-pit refueling uses a single-point refuel pump which allows an aircraft to be refueled immediately after landing, with the engine running. This cuts down on response time and ensures the mission can be completed anytime, anywhere. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Sebastian Romawac)
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The Green Demons fuel up at Kadena

Airman 1st Class Anthony Meyers, 18th Logistics Readiness Squadron fuels distribution operator, regulates fuel levels during a hot-pit refueling for a U.S. Air Force F-35A Lightning II, assigned to the 356th Expeditionary Fighter Squadron, 354th Air Expeditionary Wing at Kadena Air Base, Japan, June 27, 2022. Airmen from the 356th EFS, 354th AEW, and 18th LRS worked in unison to complete hot-pit refueling for several F-35s, ensuring Pacific Air Force’s capability to maintain a free and open Indo-Pacific. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Sebastian Romawac)
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The Green Demons fuel up at Kadena

Senior Airman Michael Wandmacher, left, 356th Expeditionary Fighter Squadron, 354th Air Expeditionary Wing F-35 crew chief, and U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Gideon Burris, 356th EFS, 354th AEW F-35 dedicated crew chief, hot-pit refuel a 356th EFS, 354th AEW U.S. Air Force F-35A Lightning II at Kadena Air Base, Japan, June 27, 2022. Hot-pit refueling uses a single-point refuel pump which allows an aircraft to be refueled immediately after landing, with the engine running. This cuts down on response time and ensures the mission can be completed anytime, anywhere. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Sebastian Romawac)
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The Green Demons fuel up at Kadena

Senior Airman Michael Wandmacher, 356th Expeditionary Fighter Squadron, 354th Air Expeditionary Wing F-35 crew chief, marshals a 356th EFS, 354th AEW U.S. Air Force F-35A Lightning II for a hot-pit refueling at Kadena Air Base, Japan, June 27, 2022. Hot-pit refueling uses a single-point refuel pump which allows an aircraft to be refueled immediately after landing, with the engine running. This cuts down on response time and ensures the mission will continue with minimal delay. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Sebastian Romawac)
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The Green Demons fuel up at Kadena

Senior Airman Michael Wandmacher, 356th Expeditionary Fighter Squadron, 354th Air Expeditionary Wing F-35 crew chief, marshals a U.S. Air Force F-35A Lightning II, assigned to the 356th EFS, 354th AEW, for a hot-pit refueling at Kadena Air Base, Japan, June 27, 2022. Airmen from the 356th EFS, 354th AEW, and 18th Logistics Readiness Squadron worked in unison to complete hot-pit refueling for several F-35s, ensuring Pacific Air Force’s capability to maintain a free and open Indo-Pacific. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Sebastian Romawac)
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