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909th ARS fuels Rocketeers 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, July 25, 2025. The KC-135 provides core aerial refueling capabilities for the U.S. Air Force and has excelled in this role for over 60 years. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Gary Hilton)
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909th ARS fuels Rocketeers over the Pacific

U.S. Air Force Capt. Caroline Bates, 909th Air Refueling Squadron KC-135 Stratotanker instructor pilot, prepares for takeoff at Kadena Air Base, Japan, July 25, 2025. Refueling missions extend the breadth of U.S. aerial capabilities throughout the Indo-Pacific, demonstrating the multi-domain benefit of critical deterrence missions. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Gary Hilton)
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909th ARS fuels Rocketeers over the Pacific

U.S. Air Force Capt. Adam Payne, 909th Air Refueling Squadron KC-135 Stratotanker co-pilot, pilots a KC-135 over the Pacific Ocean, July 25, 2025. The 909th ARS executes rapid deployments 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 fuels Rocketeers over the Pacific

U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Matthew Hurless, 909th ARS operations flight chief and instructor boom operator, annotates a post-aerial refueling checklist over the Pacific Ocean, July 25, 2025. Boom operators receive years of extensive training to pump thousands of gallons of fuel into any capable aircraft. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Gary Hilton)
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909th ARS fuels Rocketeers over the Pacific

A U.S. Air Force KC-135 Stratotanker, assigned to the 909th Air Refueling Squadron, performs aerial refueling operations with an F-15E Strike Eagle, assigned to the 336th Expeditionary Fighter Squadron, deployed to Kadena Air Base, Japan, over the Pacific Ocean, July 25, 2025. 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 Staff Sgt. Gary Hilton)
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909th ARS fuels Rocketeers over the Pacific

A U.S. Air Force F-15E Strike Eagle, assigned to the 336th Expeditionary Fighter Squadron, deployed to Kadena Air Base, Japan, approaches a KC-135 Stratotanker, assigned to the 909th Air Refueling Squadron, over the Pacific Ocean, July 25, 2025. 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 Staff Sgt. Gary Hilton)
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909th ARS fuels Rocketeers over the Pacific

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Kelsi Steadman, 909th Air Refueling Squadron boom operator, observes U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Matthew Hurless, 909th ARS operations flight chief and instructor boom operator, performing aerial refueling operations over the Pacific Ocean, July 25, 2025. Boom operators are highly trained experts in providing aerial refueling to ensure missions continue without the need to return to an airfield for fuel. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Gary Hilton)
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909th ARS fuels Rocketeers over the Pacific

U.S. Air Force Capt. Caroline Bates, 909th Air Refueling Squadron KC-135 Stratotanker instructor pilot, performs pre-flight checks before takeoff from Kadena Air Base, Japan, July 25, 2025. 909th ARS aircrews routinely fly missions aimed at sharpening the necessary skills needed to respond to emerging situations at a moment’s notice. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Gary Hilton)
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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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