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Final flight, first toast

U.S. Air Force Lt. Col. Abe Crane, 733rd Air Mobility Squadron commander and his air crew gather for a photo in front of a KC-135 Stratotanker as he completes his final flight at Kadena Air Base, Japan, March 31, 2025. A final flight is not only a celebration for a pilot, but also for their family and teammates. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Melany Bermudez)
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Final flight, first toast

U.S. Air Force Lt. Col. Abe Crane, 733rd Air Mobility Squadron commander and his family gather for a photo in front of a KC-135 Stratotanker as he completes his final flight at Kadena Air Base, Japan, March 31, 2025. A final flight is not only a celebration for a pilot, but also for their family and teammates. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Melany Bermudez)
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Final flight, first toast

U.S. Air Force Lt. Col. Abe Crane, 733rd Air Mobility Squadron commander, gets sprayed with champagne from friends and family after his final flight on a KC-135 Stratotanker at Kadena Air Base, Japan, March 31, 2025. A final flight is a traditional final flight that signifies an aviator’s departure from their unit or their last time flying a specific aircraft. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Melany Bermudez)
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Final flight, first toast

U.S. Air Force Lt. Col. Abe Crane, 733rd Air Mobility Squadron commander, gets sprayed with champagne from friends and family after his final flight on a KC-135 Stratotanker at Kadena Air Base, Japan, March 31, 2025. A final flight is a traditional final flight that signifies an aviator’s departure from their unit or their last time flying a specific aircraft. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Melany Bermudez)
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Final flight, first toast

U.S. Air Force Lt. Col. Abe Crane, 733rd Air Mobility Squadron commander, prepares to land a KC-135 Stratotanker at Kadena Air Base, Japan, March 31, 2025. Kadena conducts operations in support of the defense of Japan and to preserve a free and open Indo-Pacific. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Melany Bermudez)
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Final flight, first toast

A U.S. Air Force F-35A Lightning II assigned to the 421st Expeditionary Fighter Squadron, Hill Air Force Base, Utah, flies away from a KC-135 Stratotanker assigned to the 909th Air Refueling Squadron at Kadena Air Base, Japan, March 31, 2025. The continuous rotation of aircraft to Kadena ensures the 18th Wing remains flexible and postured to deliver lethal and credible airpower to deter acts of aggression. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Melany Bermudez)
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Final flight, first toast

U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Tyler Acord, left, 909th Air Refueling Squadron boom operator instructor, observes Master Sgt. Katherine Dickey, 909th Air Refueling Squadron chief boom operator during a refuel in a KC-135 Stratotanker at Kadena Air Base, Japan, March 31, 2025. The 909th ARS is the U.S. Pacific Air Force’s premier unit for providing air refueling to joint and Allied aircraft throughout the Indo-Pacific region. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Melany Bermudez)
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Final flight, first toast

A U.S. Air Force F-35A Lightning II assigned to the 421st Expeditionary Fighter Squadron, Hill Air Force Base, Utah, conducts aerial refueling from a KC-135 Stratotanker assigned to the 909th Air Refueling Squadron at Kadena Air Base, Japan, March 31, 2025. The continuous rotation of aircraft to Kadena ensures the 18th Wing remains flexible and postured to deliver lethal and credible airpower to deter acts of aggression. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Melany Bermudez)
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Final flight, first toast

U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Tyler Acord, 909th Air Refueling Squadron boom operator instructor, waits in the cabin entrance of a KC-135 Stratotanker at Kadena Air Base, Japan, March 31, 2025. The 909th ARS is the U.S. Pacific Air Force’s premier unit for providing air refueling to joint and Allied aircraft throughout the Indo-Pacific region. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Melany Bermudez)
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Final flight, first toast

U.S. Air Force Lt. Col. Abe Crane, 733rd Air Mobility Squadron commander, and U.S. Air Force Airmen assigned to the 718th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron, conduct pre-flight checks on a KC-135 Stratotanker at Kadena Air Base, Japan, May 28, 2025. Kadena conducts operations in support of the defense of Japan and to preserve a free and open Indo-Pacific. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Melany Bermudez)
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U.S. Navy, 909th ARS perform night training over the Pacific

A U.S. Navy P-8 Poseidon performs aerial refueling operations with a U.S. Air Force KC-135 Stratotanker, assigned to the 909th Air Refueling Squadron, Kadena Air Base, Japan, over the Pacific Ocean, May 29, 2025. Aerial refueling capabilities extend airborne training time and combat radius, ensuring U.S. and allied nation aircraft are postured to maintain regional peace and stability within the Indo-Pacific area of responsibility. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Gary Hilton)
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U.S. Navy, 909th ARS perform night training over the Pacific

A U.S. Navy P-8 Poseidon approaches a U.S. Air Force KC-135 Stratotanker, assigned to the 909th Air Refueling Squadron, Kadena Air Base, Japan, to receive aerial refueling over the Pacific Ocean, May 29, 2025. Aerial refueling capabilities extend airborne training time and combat radius, ensuring U.S. and allied nation aircraft are postured to maintain regional peace and stability within the Indo-Pacific area of responsibility. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Gary Hilton)
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U.S. Navy, 909th ARS perform night training over the Pacific

U.S. Air Force Capt. Matthew Taira, 18th Aeromedical Evacuation Squadron flight nurse, watches Senior Airman Landren Dela Cruz, 909th Air Refueling Squadron boom operator, perform aerial refueling operations over the Pacific Ocean, May 29, 2025. 18 AES nurses and technicians undergo extensive training with the 909th ARS, ensuring they are prepared to evacuate, treat and transport wounded military and civilian personnel at a moment’s notice. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Gary Hilton)
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U.S. Navy, 909th ARS perform night training over the Pacific

A U.S. Air Force KC-135 Stratotanker assigned to the 909th Air Refueling Squadron, sits on the flightline before takeoff from Kadena Air Base, Japan, May 29, 2025. The 909 ARS executes rapid deployment to support a multitude of Pacific Air Force missions, displaying Kadena’s commitment to maintaining a free and open Indo-Pacific region. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Gary Hilton)
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U.S. Navy, 909th ARS perform night training over the Pacific

A U.S. Air Force KC-135 Stratotanker assigned to the 909th Air Refueling Squadron, sits on the flightline after performing aerial refueling operations at Kadena Air Base, Japan, May 29, 2025. The KC-135 provides the core aerial refueling capability for the U.S. Air Force and has excelled in this role for more than 60 years. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Gary Hilton)
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U.S. Navy, 909th ARS perform night training over the Pacific

U.S. Air Force Landren Dela Crus, 909th Air Refueling Squadron boom operator, performs pre-flight inspections before takeoff at Kadena Air Base, Japan, May 29, 2025. Pre-flight inspections are necessary to ensure that both the aircraft and crew are in good working order, guaranteeing mission success. Boom operators receive years of extensive training to skillfully pump thousands of gallons of fuel into any capable aircraft, including joint-partner aircraft like the U.S. Navy P-8 Poseidon. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Gary Hilton)
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U.S. Navy, 909th ARS perform night training over the Pacific

U.S. Air Force Capt. Jacob Urlaub, 909th Air Refueling Squadron KC-135 Stratotanker pilot, flies over the Pacific Ocean, May 29, 2025. The 909th ARS executes rapid deployment to support a multitude of Pacific Air Force missions, displaying Kadena’s commitment to maintaining a free and open Indo-Pacific region. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Gary Hilton)
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U.S. Navy, 909th ARS perform night training over the Pacific

U.S. Air Force Capt. Jacob Urlaub, 909th Air Refueling Squadron KC-135 Stratotanker pilot, prepares for takeoff at Kadena Air Base, Japan, May 29, 2025. The 909th ARS executes rapid deployment of KC-135s to support a multitude of Pacific Air Force missions, displaying Kadena’s commitment to maintaining a free and open Indo-Pacific region. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Gary Hilton)
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909th ARS refuels KFT

A U.S. Air Force F-16 Fighting Falcon pulls away from a KC-135 Stratotanker after refueling during Korea Flight Training Apr. 21, 2023. KFT is a regularly scheduled training event designed to enhance the combat readiness of U.S. and Republic of Korea forces to maintain peace in the region. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Cedrique Oldaker)
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909th ARS refuels KFT

A U.S. Air Force F-16 Fighting Falcon prepares to receive fuel from a U.S. Air Force KC-135 Stratotanker during Korea Flight Training Apr. 21, 2023. The exercise was part of a routine training schedule designed to enhance integration of combined and joint airpower execution through face-to-face planning, briefing, and debriefing; and to train mission commanders and aircrew to operate and succeed in scenarios with a robust surface-to-air and air-to-air threats. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Cedrique Oldaker)
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