Clear Filters | 1 - 20 of 78 results

Refueled and Ready: U.S. and Japan enhance ACE capabilities at Kadena

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Stephen Roop, 18th Maintenance Group quality assurance inspector, left, briefs Japan Air Self-Defense Force and U.S. Air Force personnel on safety procedures before conducting joint hot pit refueling at Kadena Air Base, Japan, Oct 15, 2025. Practicing agile combat employment, or ACE, with allies enhances overall mission readiness and supports security throughout the Indo-Pacific region. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Erin Currie)
Details Download

Refueled and Ready: U.S. and Japan enhance ACE capabilities at Kadena

A Japan Air Self-Defense Force F-15J Eagle assigned to 304th Tactical Fighter Squadron, takes off from Kadena Air Base following joint hot pit refueling operations at Kadena Air Base, Japan, Oct 15, 2025. Joint training allows U.S. and Japanese forces to refine cooperation and strengthen their shared mission to ensure peace and stability throughout the Indo-Pacific region. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Erin Currie)
Details Download

Refueled and Ready: U.S. and Japan enhance ACE capabilities at Kadena

A Japan Air Self-Defense Force pilot prepares to take off in a F-15J Eagle assigned to 304th Tactical Fighter Squadron, following joint hot pit refueling operations at Kadena Air Base, Japan, Oct 15, 2025. Hot pit refueling strengthens agile combat employment, or ACE, capabilities for both U.S. and Japanese forces, boosting regional security throughout the Indo-Pacific. (U.S Air Force photo by Senior Airman Erin Currie)
Details Download

Refueled and Ready: U.S. and Japan enhance ACE capabilities at Kadena

A Japan Air Self-Defense Force F-15J Eagle assigned to 304th Tactical Fighter Squadron, prepares for takeoff following joint hot pit refueling operations at Kadena Air Base, Japan, Oct 15, 2025. Bilateral training events between U.S. and Japanese forces provide an opportunity for members to learn from one another and help strengthen regional defense and security. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Erin Currie)
Details Download

Refueled and Ready: U.S. and Japan enhance ACE capabilities at Kadena

U.S. Air Force and Japan Air Self-Defense Force members observe as a F-15J Eagle assigned to 304th Tactical Fighter Squadron, is refueled during joint hot pit refueling operations at Kadena Air Base, Japan, Oct 15, 2025. Joint exercises like this enhance interoperability and strengthen the bond between U.S. and Japanese forces. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Erin Currie)
Details Download

Refueled and Ready: U.S. and Japan enhance ACE capabilities at Kadena

A Japan Air Self-Defense Force member refuels a F-15J Eagle assigned to 304th Tactical Fighter Squadron, during joint hot pit refueling operations at Kadena Air Base, Japan, Oct 15, 2025. Hot pit refueling allows aircraft to be refueled while engines are running, enabling faster turnaround times and improved mission readiness. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Erin Currie)
Details Download

250729-F-OO000-2152

A truck assigned to the 18th Logistics Readiness Squadron vehicle maintenance flight is parked outside of a building on Kadena Air Base, Japan, July 30, 2025. The flight operates staggered shifts to ensure continuous maintenance coverage and support for the 18th Wing’s vehicle fleet. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman James Johnson)
Details Download

250729-F-OO000-2152

Members of the U.S. Air Force 18th Logistics Readiness Squadron perform routine maintenance at Kadena Air Base, Japan, July 30, 2025. Line trailers are often used by the 18th Civil Engineer Group to lay cables underground. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman James Johnson)
Details Download

250729-F-OO000-2152

U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Seth Aguon, 18th Logistics Readiness Squadron vehicle maintenance technician, positions an engine on a line trailer at Kadena Air Base, Japan, July 30, 2025. From oil changes to full engine overhauls, the vehicle maintenance flight ensures over 100 vehicles are mission-ready at any given time. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman James Johnson)
Details Download

250729-F-OO000-2152

U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Seth Aguon, 18th Logistics Readiness Squadron vehicle maintenance technician, places a screw inside an engine for a line trailer at Kadena Air Base, Japan, July 30, 2025. From routine servicing to complex repairs, the vehicle maintenance flight keeps over 2,000 vehicles ready to support the mission. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman James Johnson)
Details Download

250729-F-OO000-2152

U.S. Air Force Airmen assigned to the 18th Logistics Readiness Squadron attach an engine a line trailer at Kadena Air Base, Japan, July 30, 2025. Line trailers are often used by the 18th Civil Engineer Group to lay cables underground. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman James Johnson)
Details Download

250729-F-OO000-2152

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. James Kreps, 18th Logistics Readiness Squadron vehicle maintenance special purpose non-commissioned officer, lifts an engine into place at Kadena Air Base, Japan, July 30, 2025. From routine servicing to complex repairs, the vehicle maintenance flight keeps over 2,000 vehicles ready to support the mission. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman James Johnson)
Details Download

250729-F-OO000-2152

U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Seth Aguon, 18th Logistics Readiness Squadron vehicle maintenance technician, positions an engine on a line trailer at Kadena Air Base, Japan, July 30, 2025. The previous engine required replacing after a fuel line was disconnected. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman James Johnson)
Details Download

USMC, USAF hot-pit during Kitana Strike

Airman 1st Class Kaleb Gissendanner, 18th Logistics Readiness Squadron fuels distribution operator, logs fuel offload during a hot-pit refueling for exercise Kitana Strike at Kadena Air Base, Japan, May 4, 2023. Exercises like Kitana Strike demonstrate the commitment of the U.S. to ensuring a free and open Indo-Pacific region. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Tylir Meyer)
Details Download

USMC, USAF hot-pit during Kitana Strike

Airman 1st Class Hayden Lemke, 18th Logistics Readiness Squadron fuels distribution operator, monitors a U.S. Marine Corps F-35B Lightning II hot-pit refueling at Kadena Air Base, Japan, May 2, 2023. Hot-pit refueling uses a pressurized hydrant fueling system to refuel active aircraft, reducing time on the ground and getting the jet back in the air. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Tylir Meyer)
Details Download

USMC, USAF hot-pit during Kitana Strike

Senior Airman Evan Delgado, 18th Logistics Readiness Squadron fuels distribution operator, monitors a U.S. Marine Corps F-35B Lightning II hot-pit refueling at Kadena Air Base, Japan, May 2, 2023. Joint training gives service members the opportunity to build trust and solve complex tactical problems together, contributing to the advancement of a more lethal and ready force. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Tylir Meyer)
Details Download

Eagle "Super Surge"

Airmen from the 44th Aircraft Maintenance Unit perform tests on the F-15C Eagle components for any malfunctions during a “Super Surge,” at Kadena Air Base, Japan, Nov. 18, 2020. The 44th and 67th AMUs and Fighter Squadrons flew 437 sorties during the surge. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Rebeckah Medeiros)
Details Download

Eagle "Super Surge"

Airmen from the 44th Aircraft Maintenance Unit perform tests on the F-15C Eagle components for any malfunctions during a “Super Surge,” at Kadena Air Base, Japan, Nov. 18, 2020. The 44th and 67th AMUs and Fighter Squadrons flew 437 sorties during the surge. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Rebeckah Medeiros)
Details Download

Eagle "Super Surge"

An F-15C Eagle sits on the flight line for maintenance during a “Super Surge,” Nov. 18, 2020, at Kadena Air Base, Japan. The 44th and 67th Fighter Squadrons set a new record for the most F-15C Eagles flown in a week at 437 sorties; the previous record was 245 sorties. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Rebeckah Medeiros)
Details Download

Eagle "Super Surge"

Airmen from the 18th Logistics Readiness Squadron showcase a new hot pit refueling flow during a “Super Surge,” Nov. 18, 2020, at Kadena Air Base, Japan. The LRS team pumped 1,389,391 gallons of fuel; 650,417 gallons were for the F-15C Eagles alone. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Rebeckah Medeiros)
Details Download