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18th LRS conducts FARP tryouts

A 300 foot hose is staged for use during a forward area refueling point tryout at Kadena Air Base, Japan May 16, 2025. Trial participants were timed and evaluated on their endurance and ability to set up and break down FARP equipment under pressure. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Jonathan R. Sifuentes)
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18th LRS conducts FARP tryouts

Forward area refueling point operators assigned to the 18th Logistics Readiness Squadron evaluate a FARP tryout participant at Kadena Air Base, Japan, May 16, 2025. FARP teams conduct ground refueling operations under a vast array of unpredictable conditions, such as nighttime, low-light environments. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Catherine Daniel)
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18th LRS conducts FARP tryouts

U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Luis Dominguez, 18th Logistics Readiness Squadron fuels distribution operator, carries a hose during a forward area refueling point tryout at Kadena Air Base, Japan, May 16, 2025. Following the tryouts, an interview is conducted to evaluate participant’s social and operational competence. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Catherine Daniel)
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18th LRS conducts FARP tryouts

U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Luis Dominguez, 18th Logistics Readiness Squadron fuels distribution operator carries a hose during an forward area refueling point tryout at Kadena Air Base, Japan, May 16, 2025. A FARP operator serves as a liaison for aircraft to conduct grounded, rapid refueling in contested or austere environments. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Catherine Daniel)
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18th LRS conducts FARP tryouts

U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Ty Tavel, 18th Logistics Readiness Squadron fuels distribution operator, rests during a forward area refueling point tryout at Kadena Air Base, Japan, May 16, 2025. Following the tryouts, an interview is conducted to evaluate participant’s social and operational competence. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Catherine Daniel)
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18th LRS conducts FARP tryouts

U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Ty Tavel, 18th Logistics Readiness Squadron fuels distribution operator, carries a hose during a forward area refueling point tryout at Kadena Air Base, Japan, May 16, 2025. A FARP operator serves as a liaison for aircraft to conduct grounded, rapid refueling in contested or austere environments. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Catherine Daniel)
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18th LRS conducts FARP tryouts

U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Carlos Alberto Rivera II, 18th Logistics Readiness Squadron petroleum, oils and lubricants apprentice, carries a fuel hose during a forward area refueling point tryout at Kadena Air Base, Japan, May 16, 2025. FARP teams conduct ground refueling operations under a vast array of unpredictable conditions, such as nighttime, low-light environments. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Catherine Daniel)
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18th LRS conducts FARP tryouts

U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Carlos Alberto Rivera II, right, 18th Logistics Readiness Squadron petroleum, oils and lubricants apprentice, rolls a hose while U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Christian Brancato, 18th LRS fuels mobility supervisor, evaluates a forward area refueling point tryout at Kadena Air Base, Japan, May 16, 2025. Trial participants were timed and evaluated on their endurance and ability to set up and break down FARP equipment under pressure. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Catherine Daniel)
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18th LRS conducts FARP tryouts

U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Minhphuc Nguyen, 18th Logistics Readiness Squadron fuels distribution operator, readys a 300 foot hose during an 18th LRS forward area refueling point tryout at Kadena Air Base, Japan, May 16, 2025. The trial allows the FARP team to effectively select the most capable candidates able to operate and withstand operating in contested or austere environments. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Catherine Daniel)
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18th LRS conducts FARP tryouts

U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Lucas Berg, 18th Logistics Readiness Squadron specialized fuel handling team chief, conducts a brief during an forward area refueling point tryout at Kadena Air Base, Japan, May 16, 2025. The trial allows the FARP team to effectively select the most capable candidates able to operate in contested or austere environments. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Catherine Daniel)
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4th FGS, 18th LRS and 1st SOS conduct FARP demonstration

U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Nathan Carlos, 4th Fighter Generation Squadron crew chief, and a U.S. Air Force Airman with the 18th Logistics Readiness Squadron standby as two F-35A Lightning IIs assigned to the 4th Fighter Squadron, Hill Air Force Base, Utah, taxi for departure at Kadena Air Base, Japan, Feb. 14, 2024. To sustain readiness in adverse conditions, FARP training can take place anytime, day or night. When a fighter squadron has FARP support, choices are increased in a contested environment. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Jonathan R. Sifuentes)
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4th FGS, 18th LRS and 1st SOS conduct FARP demonstration

Two U.S. Air Force Airmen with the 18th Logistics Readiness Squadron conduct refueling operations on an F-35A Lightning II assigned to the 4th Fighter Squadron, Hill Air Force Base, Utah, during a forward area refueling point demonstration observed by Japan Air Self-Defense Force and 788th Wing leaders at Kadena Air Base, Japan, Feb. 14, 2024. To sustain readiness in adverse conditions, FARP training can take place anytime, day or night. When a fighter squadron has FARP support, choices are increased in a contested environment. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Jonathan R. Sifuentes)
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4th FGS, 18th LRS and 1st SOS conduct FARP demonstration

An F-35A Lightning II assigned to the 4th Fighter Squadron, Hill Air Force Base, Utah, taxis into position in front of two U.S. Air Force Airmen with the 18th Logistics Readiness Squadron for forward area refueling point operations during a FARP demonstration at Kadena Air Base, Japan, Feb. 14, 2024. FARP allows operators to transfer fuel from one aircraft to another; this process enables fighter aircraft to land, refuel or re-arm before returning to air-battle operations rapidly in contested environments. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Jonathan R. Sifuentes)
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4th FGS, 18th LRS and 1st SOS conduct FARP demonstration

Two U.S. Air Force Airmen with the 18th Logistics Readiness Squadron carry a hose during a forward area refueling point demonstration at Kadena Air Base, Japan, Feb. 14, 2024. The demonstration was observed by the 788th Wing leadership; additionally, the demonstration provided Airmen with FARP training for rapid fighter jet refueling in contested environments. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Jonathan R. Sifuentes)
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4th FGS, 18th LRS and 1st SOS conduct FARP demonstration

U.S. Air Force Airmen assigned to the 18th Logistics Readiness Squadron work with a hose during a forward area refueling point demonstration on an F-35A Lightning II assigned to the 4th Fighter Squadron, Hill Air Force Base, Utah, at Kadena Air Base, Japan, Feb. 14, 2024. FARP allows operators to transfer fuel from one aircraft to another; this process enables fighter aircraft to land, refuel or re-arm before returning to air-battle operations rapidly in contested environments. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Jonathan R. Sifuentes)
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4th FGS, 18th LRS and 1st SOS conduct FARP demonstration

Two U.S. Air Force Airmen with the 1st Special Operations Squadron and 18th Logistic Readiness Squadron connect a hose to an MC-130J Commando II fuel tank during a forward area refueling point demonstration at Kadena Air Base, Japan, Feb. 14, 2024. The demonstration was an opportunity for 18th LRS FARP operators to train for Air Force Special Operations Command missions as well as joint and allied forces FARP mission requirements in contested environments. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Jonathan R. Sifuentes)
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4th FGS, 18th LRS and 1st SOS conduct FARP demonstration

U.S. Air Force Airmen with the 4th Fighter Generation Squadron, 1st Special Operations Squadron and 18th Logistics Readiness Squadron conduct forward area refueling point preparations for a FARP demonstration on an MC-130J Commando II at Kadena Air Base, Japan, Feb. 14, 2024. The demonstration was observed by leadership from the 127th Wing, Selfridge Air National Guard Base, Michigan; additionally, the demonstration provided FARP operators training for rapid fighter jet refueling in contested environments. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Jonathan R. Sifuentes)
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Airmen conduct ACE rapid turn exercise

U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Jordan Langston, 18th Logistics Readiness Squadron fuels distribution operator, conducts refueling preparations at Kadena Air Base, Japan, Feb. 6, 2024. Airmen with the 388th Fighter Wing conducted an Agile Combat Employment rapid refueling and cold integrated combat turn exercise with the supervision of refueling and munitions loading experts. Exercises like these strengthen multi-capable Airmen operations to significantly reduce maintenance turnaround in a contested environment. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Jonathan R. Sifuentes)
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Airmen conduct ACE rapid turn exercise

U.S. Air Force Airmen with the 388th Munitions Squadron and 4th Fighter Generation Squadron conduct a cold integrated combat turn on an F-35A Lightning II assigned to the 4th Fighter Squadron, Hill Air Force Base, Utah, at Kadena Air Base, Japan, Feb. 6, 2024. A cold integrated combat turn consists of rapid maintenance and refueling while the aircraft is powered down. Agile Combat Employment exercises like these strengthen multi-capable Airmen operations to significantly reduce maintenance turnaround in a contested environment. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Jonathan R. Sifuentes)
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Airmen conduct ACE rapid turn exercise

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Ashley Singleton, right, 4th Fighter Generation Squadron weapons team chief, and U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Nicholas Butch, 388th Munitions Squadron munitions controller, conduct munitions loading operations at Kadena Air Base, Japan, Feb. 6, 2024. Airmen with the 388th Fighter Wing executed a cold integrated combat turn and rapid refuelings on F-35A Lightning IIs with service members switching maintenance roles as part of Agile Combat Employment training that fosters multi-capable Airmen. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Jonathan R. Sifuentes)
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