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Keeping the wheels rolling: 18th LRS vehicle maintenance

U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Reilly Parker, 18th Logistic Readiness Squadron vehicle maintenance general purpose mechanic, picks a socket wrench from a tool chest at Kadena Air Base, Japan, April 18, 2022. Routine maintenance is performed on the vehicle fleet to ensure they are in operating condition, thereby enabling the mission to continue. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Yosselin Perla)
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Keeping the wheels rolling: 18th LRS vehicle maintenance

U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Reilly Parker, 18th Logistic Readiness Squadron vehicle maintenance general purpose mechanic, performs routine maintenance on a government-owned vehicle at Kadena Air Base, Japan, April 18, 2022. Vehicle mechanics inspect, troubleshoot, and order and replace parts to ensure vehicles run properly. (U.S. Air Force by Airman 1st Class Yosselin Perla)
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Keeping the wheels rolling: 18th LRS vehicle maintenance

U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Reilly Parker, 18th Logistic Readiness Squadron vehicle maintenance general purpose mechanic, performs routine maintenance on a government-owned vehicle at Kadena Air Base, Japan, April 18, 2022. Maintaining the vehicle fleet by replacing broken parts ensures operator safety in performance of the mission. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Yosselin Perla)
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Keeping the wheels rolling: 18th LRS vehicle maintenance

U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Reilly Parker, 18th Logistic Readiness Squadron vehicle maintenance general purpose mechanic, performs routine maintenance on a government-owned vehicle at Kadena Air Base, Japan, April 18, 2022. The general purpose shop performs a variety of tasks, ranging from oil and filter changes to complete engine overhauls. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Yosselin Perla)
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Fueling Innovation: ‘Project Venom’ wins PACAF Spark Tank

U.S. Air Force Brig. Gen. David Eaglin, 18th Wing commander, presents a mission impact award to Master Sgt. Anthony Espinoza, 18th Logistics Readiness Squadron NCO in charge of fuels safety and environmental office , during the 5th Annual Shogun Spark event at Kadena Air Base, Japan, March 21, 2022. The mission impact trophies were awarded for ideas that will directly enhance mission capability and readiness. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Jessi Monte)
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Fueling Innovation: ‘Project Venom’ wins PACAF Spark Tank

Innovation trophies are displayed during the 5th Annual Shogun Spark event at Kadena Air Base, Japan, March 21, 2022. Spark Tank competitions help the Air Force streamline processes by driving Airmen to examine capabilities and identify areas where improvement can be implemented. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Jessi Monte)
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Fueling Innovation: ‘Project Venom’ wins PACAF Spark Tank

U.S. Air Force Master Sgt. Anthony Espinoza, left, 18th Logistics Readiness Squadron NCO in charge of fuels environmental and safety office, Staff Sgt. Collin Stratton, middle, 18th LRS NCO in charge of fuels laboratory, and Master Sgt. Jason Yunker, 18th LRS section chief of fuels quality and compliance, pose for a photo, representing the team of “Project Venom”, at Kadena Air Base, Japan, 22 April, 2022. Their project, which won first place in the Pacific Air Forces Spark Tank 2022, repurposed pieces of unused equipment to create an additive injector that converts commercial fuel into military grade fuel acceptable for aircraft. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Anna Nolte)
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Strengthening collective lethality, increasing interoperability

A U.S. Marine Corps F-35B Lightning II with Marine Fighter Attack Squadron (VMFA) 121, receives fuel from a U.S. Air Force KC-135 Stratotanker, assigned to the 909th Air Refueling Squadron, Kadena Air Base, Japan, over the Indo-Pacific theater, April 20, 2022. These missions are opportunities for Pacific Air Forces to perform routine integration with joint and allied forces and assure regional allies and partners of the continued U.S. commitment to the defense of our Allies and their sovereign territory. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Yosselin Perla)
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Strengthening collective lethality, increasing interoperability

A U.S. Marine Corps F/A-18D Hornet aircraft with Marine All Weather Fighter Attack Squadron (VMFA(AW)-533), receives fuel from a U.S. Air Force KC-135 Stratotanker, assigned to the 909th Air Refueling Squadron, Kadena Air Base, Japan, over the Indo-Pacific theater, April 20, 2022. U.S. Navy and Marine Corps fighter assets integrated with U.S. Air Force assets to rehearse multi-domain joint and allied missions, increasing interoperability and strengthening collective lethality. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Yosselin Perla)
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Strengthening collective lethality, increasing interoperability

A U.S. Marine Corps F/A-18D Hornet aircraft with Marine All Weather Fighter Attack Squadron (VMFA(AW)-533), flies alongside a U.S. Air Force KC-135 Stratotanker, assigned to the 909th Air Refueling Squadron, Kadena Air Base, Japan, over the Indo-Pacific theater, April 20, 2022. These missions are opportunities for Pacific Air Forces to perform routine integration with joint and allied forces and assure regional allies and partners of the continued U.S. commitment to the defense of our Allies and their sovereign territory. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Yosselin Perla)
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Strengthening collective lethality, increasing interoperability

A U.S. Marine Corps F/A-18D Hornet aircraft with Marine All Weather Fighter Attack Squadron (VMFA(AW)-533), receives fuel from a U.S. Air Force KC-135 Stratotanker, assigned to the 909th Air Refueling Squadron, Kadena Air Base, Japan, over the Indo-Pacific theater, April 20, 2022. U.S. Navy and Marine Corps fighter assets integrated with U.S. Air Force assets to rehearse multi-domain joint and allied missions, increasing interoperability and strengthening collective lethality. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Yosselin Perla)
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Strengthening collective lethality, increasing interoperability

U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Ethan Parker, 909th Air Refueling Squadron boom operator, prepares for an inflight refueling mission over the Indo-Pacific theater, April 20, 2022. Boom operators like Parker play an important role in air refueling operations by directly controlling the "boom" which transfers fuel to other aircraft mid-flight, allowing extended operation time. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Yosselin Perla)
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Strengthening collective lethality, increasing interoperability

Tech. Sgt. Maria Mendoza, 909th Air Refueling Squadron communications D-Flight flight chief, overlooks pre-flight checks on a KC-135 Stratotanker at Kadena Air Base, Japan, April 20, 2022. The KC-135 Stratotanker can hold up to 200,000 pounds of fuel, which is pumped through the tanker’s flying boom and utilized mid-flight to refuel a variety of aircraft, thus extending its global reach to maintain a free and open Indo-Pacific. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Yosselin Perla)
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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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