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909th ARS fuels Kadena’s Eagles

A U.S. Air Force F-15C Eagle assigned to the 44th Fighter Squadron receives fuel from a 909th Air Refueling Squadron KC-135 Stratotanker over the Pacific Ocean, May 10, 2022. Aerial refueling allows aircraft to fly longer and accomplish the mission more efficiently, eliminating the need to return to base for fuel. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Anna Nolte)
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909th ARS fuels Kadena’s Eagles

A U.S. Air Force F-15C Eagle assigned to the 44th Fighter Squadron flies over the Pacific Ocean after receiving fuel from a KC-135 Stratotanker assigned to the 909th Air Refueling Squadron, May 10, 2022. The 909th ARS plays a crucial role in promoting peace and stability in the Indo-Pacific, providing aerial refueling so Kadena can deliver airpower any time, anywhere. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Anna Nolte)
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909th ARS fuels Kadena’s Eagles

U.S. Air Force F-15C Eagles assigned to the 44th Fighter Squadron fly next to a KC-135 Stratotanker assigned to the 909th Air Refueling Squadron after being refueled over the Pacific Ocean, May 10, 2022. Aerial refueling allows aircraft to fly longer and accomplish the mission more efficiently, eliminating the need to return to base for fuel. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Anna Nolte)
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909th ARS fuels Kadena’s Eagles

A U.S. Air Force F-15C Eagle assigned to the 44th Fighter Squadron approaches a KC-135 Stratotanker assigned to the 909th Air Refueling Squadron for aerial refueling over the Pacific Ocean, May 10, 2022. One of the few enlisted crew positions who fly an aerodynamic surface, boom operators receive extensive training and are experts in flying the specialized boom to refuel multiple types of aircraft. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Anna Nolte)
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909th ARS fuels Kadena’s Eagles

U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Tiffanie Ellerbe, 909th Air Refueling Squadron instructor boom operator, teaches aerial refueling over the Pacific Ocean, May 10, 2022. One of the few enlisted crew positions who fly an aerodynamic surface, boom operators receive extensive training and are experts in flying the specialized boom to refuel multiple types of aircraft. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Anna Nolte)
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909th ARS fuels Kadena’s Eagles

An 18th Wing patch is displayed on the uniform of a pilot during an aerial refueling mission at Kadena Air Base, Japan, May 10, 2022. The 909th ARS plays a crucial role in promoting peace and stability in the Indo-Pacific, providing aerial refueling so Kadena can deliver airpower any time, anywhere. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Anna Nolte)
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909th ARS fuels Kadena’s Eagles

U.S. Air Force Maj. Erik Cadorette, 909th Air Refueling Squadron instructor evaluator, runs through the preflight checklist before takeoff at Kadena Air Base, Japan, May 10, 2022. Aerial refueling allows aircraft to fly longer and accomplish the mission more efficiently, eliminating the need to return to base for fuel. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Anna Nolte)
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909th ARS fuels Kadena’s Eagles

Aircrew from the 909th Air Refueling Squadron load equipment into a U.S. Air Force KC-135 Stratotanker to prepare for an aerial refueling mission at Kadena Air Base, Japan, May 10, 2022. The 909th ARS plays a crucial role in promoting peace and stability in the Indo-Pacific, providing aerial refueling so Kadena can deliver airpower any time, anywhere. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Anna Nolte)
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44th AMU maintains F-15 readiness

Airman 1st Class Justens Dorville, a 44th Aircraft Maintenance Unit avionics technician, performs a maintenance check on a U.S. Air Force F-15C Eagle at Kadena Air Base, Japan, Feb. 17, 2022. Avionics technicians keep systems like the radar warning receivers, radar weapons delivery and electronic countermeasures fully functional. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Sebastian Romawac)
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44th AMU maintains F-15 readiness

Airman 1st Class Justens Dorville, a 44th Aircraft Maintenance Unit avionics technician, performs a maintenance check on a U.S. Air Force F-15C Eagle at Kadena Air Base, Japan, Feb. 17, 2022. Avionics technicians keep systems such as the radar warning receivers, radar weapons delivery and electronic countermeasures fully functional. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Sebastian Romawac)
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44th AMU maintains F-15 readiness

Airmen 1st Class Trevon Bush, right, and Emily Pfeiffer, left, 44th Aircraft Maintenance Unit crew chiefs, gauge oil levels on a U.S. Air Force F-15C Eagle at Kadena Air Base, Japan, Feb. 17, 2022. The F-15C Eagle uses its high engine thrust and low weight ratio to maintain superior maneuverability in the air. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Sebastian Romawac)
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44th AMU maintains F-15 readiness

Airman 1st Class Austin Woodward, left, a 44th Aircraft Maintenance Unit assistant crew chief, and U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Todd Palmer, right, a 44th AMU dedicated crew chief, perform a maintenance check on a U.S. Air Force F-15C Eagle at Kadena Air Base, Japan, Feb. 17, 2022. The F-15C Eagle is an all-weather, tactical fighter with the potential to be armed with several combinations of air-to-air weapons. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Sebastian Romawac)
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Weapons load crews stay armed and ready

Airman 1st Class Jasmine Lloyd, 44th Aircraft Maintenance Unit weapons load crew member, connects two connector caps during a load competition at Kadena Air Base, Japan, Nov. 30, 2021. Making sure connector caps are not left open is a vital step in preventing foreign object debris like dirt or dust from entering the item. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Anna Nolte)
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Weapons load crews stay armed and ready

Airman 1st Class Stephanie Tewart, 67th Aircraft Maintenance Unit weapons load crew member, replaces holding pins on a munitions trailer during a load competition at Kadena Air Base, Japan, Nov. 30, 2021. Experts in their craft, weapons load crews not only load munitions, but also maintain aircraft launch and release devices and test new weapons systems, making them a crucial part of Kadena’s mission. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Anna Nolte)
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Weapons load crews stay armed and ready

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Kenyah Smith, middle, 44th Aircraft Maintenance Unit weapons load crew team chief, ensures an AIM-120 advanced medium-range air-to-air missile is properly loaded on a U.S. Air Force F-15C Eagle while Airmen 1st Class Jasmine Lloyd, left, and Airman 1st Class Logan Millman, right, 44th AMU weapons load crew members, assist her during a load competition at Kadena Air Base, Japan, Nov. 30, 2021. Weapons load crew chiefs are responsible for ensuring the aircraft is ready for flight. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Anna Nolte)
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Weapons load crews stay armed and ready

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Kenyah Smith, left, 44th Aircraft Maintenance Unit weapons load crew team chief, and Airman 1st Class Logan Millman, right, 44th AMU weapons load crew member, install wings on an AIM-120 advanced medium-range air-to-air missile during a load competition at Kadena Air Base, Japan, Nov. 30, 2021. Weapons load crews must be proficient in performing approximately 800 critical steps that maintain the safety, security and reliability of weapons systems. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Anna Nolte)
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Weapons load crews stay armed and ready

Airman 1st Class Logan Millman, 44th Aircraft Maintenance Unit weapons load crew member, installs wings on an AIM-120 advanced medium-range air-to-air missile at a load competition at Kadena Air Base, Japan, Nov. 30, 2021. With around-the-clock shifts, weapons load crews ensure Kadena maintains a fleet of F-15C Eagles properly equipped with deployable combat power. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Anna Nolte)
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Weapons load crews stay armed and ready

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Jayson Ginn, 67th Aircraft Maintenance Unit weapons load crew team chief, secures an AIM-120 advanced medium-range air-to-air missile on a U.S. Air Force F-15C Eagle, during a load competition at Kadena Air Base, Japan, Nov. 30, 2021. The F-15C Eagle is an all-weather, tactical fighter with the potential to be armed with several combinations of air-to-air weapons. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Anna Nolte)
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Weapons load crews stay armed and ready

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Jayson Ginn, left, 67th Aircraft Maintenance Unit weapons load crew team chief, and Airman 1st Class Stephanie Tewart, right, 67th AMU weapons load crew member, work together to move an AIM-120 advanced medium-range air-to-air missile, during a load competition at Kadena Air Base, Japan, Nov. 30, 2021. Load crews were evaluated on safety, reliability, expertise and time. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Anna Nolte)
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Weapons load crews stay armed and ready

Airman 1st Class Brandon Gipson, 67th Aircraft Maintenance Unit weapons load crew member, prepares a missile rack on a U.S. Air Force F-15C Eagle during a load competition at Kadena Air Base, Japan, Nov. 30, 2021. The weapons load competition utilized two AIM-120 advanced medium-range air-to-air missiles and two AIM-9 Sidewinders, a short-range missile with full day and night capabilities, to test the skill of each load crew. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Anna Nolte)
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