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Practice makes perfect: 909th ARS refuels F-16Cs and F-35As

Two U.S. Air Force F-35A Lightning IIs assigned to the 4th Expeditionary Fighter Squadron, deployed to Kadena Air Base, conduct aerial refueling operations with a KC-135 Stratotanker assigned to the 909th Air Refueling Squadron over the Pacific Ocean, Jan. 29, 2026. 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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Practice makes perfect: 909th ARS refuels F-16Cs and F-35As

A U.S. Air Force F-35A Lightning II assigned to the 4th Expeditionary Fighter Squadron, deployed to Kadena Air Base, flies over the Pacific Ocean, Jan. 29, 2026. The presence of advanced fighter aircraft at Kadena ensures the 18th Wing remains postured to deliver lethal and credible airpower to ensure the defense of U.S. allies and a free and open Indo-Pacific. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Gary Hilton)
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Practice makes perfect: 909th ARS refuels F-16Cs and F-35As

A U.S. Air Force F-35A Lightning II assigned to the 4th Expeditionary Fighter Squadron, deployed to Kadena Air Base, approaches a KC-135 Stratotanker assigned to the 909th Air Refueling Squadron over the Pacific Ocean, Jan. 29, 2026. As part of the U.S. Air Force’s fighter rotation program, fighter aircraft like the F-35A remain constantly prepared to safeguard the Pacific skies whenever the mission calls. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Gary Hilton)
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Practice makes perfect: 909th ARS refuels F-16Cs and F-35As

A U.S. Air Force F-35A Lightning II assigned to the 4th Expeditionary Fighter Squadron, deployed to Kadena Air Base, flies over the Pacific Ocean, Jan. 29, 2026. With its aerodynamic performance and advanced integrated avionics, the F-35A provides next-generation stealth, enhanced situational awareness, and reduced vulnerability for the U.S. and allied nations. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Gary Hilton)
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Practice makes perfect: 909th ARS refuels F-16Cs and F-35As

A U.S. Air Force KC-135 Stratotanker from the 909th Air Refueling Squadron, flies over the Pacific Ocean, Jan. 29, 2026. The KC-135 Stratotanker provides the core aerial refueling capability for the United States 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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Practice makes perfect: 909th ARS refuels F-16Cs and F-35As

A U.S. Air Force F-16C Fighting Falcon assigned to the 120th Expeditionary Fighter Squadron, deployed to Kadena Air Base, approaches a KC-135 Stratotanker assigned to the 909th Air Refueling Squadron over the Pacific Ocean, Jan. 29, 2026. The F-16C is a highly maneuverable, multi-role fighter aircraft that provides air-to-air combat and air-to-surface attack capabilities in support of a free and open Indo-Pacific. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Gary Hilton)
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Practice makes perfect: 909th ARS refuels F-16Cs and F-35As

U.S. Air Force KC-135 Stratotankers assigned to the 909th Air Refueling Squadron taxi down the flightline before takeoff from Kadena Air Base, Japan, Jan. 29, 2026. The KC-135 Stratotanker provides the core aerial refueling capability for the United States 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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Practice makes perfect: 909th ARS refuels F-16Cs and F-35As

U.S. Air Force 1st Lt. Ghamanpreet Ahluwalia, 909th Air Refueling Squadron KC-135 Stratotanker pilot, conducts preflight checks before takeoff from Kadena Air Base, Japan, Jan. 29, 2026. 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 Staff Sgt. Gary Hilton)
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Practice makes perfect: 909th ARS refuels F-16Cs and F-35As

A U.S. Air Force F-35A Lightning II assigned to the 4th Expeditionary Fighter Squadron, deployed to Kadena Air Base, conducts aerial refueling operations with a KC-135 Stratotanker assigned to the 909th Air Refueling Squadron over the Pacific Ocean, Jan. 29, 2026. The reception of advanced fighter aircraft at Kadena ensures the 18th Wing remains postured to deliver lethal and credible airpower to ensure the defense of U.S. allies and a free and open Indo-Pacific. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Gary Hilton)
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Practice makes perfect: 909th ARS refuels F-16Cs and F-35As

A U.S. Air Force F-16C Fighting Falcon assigned to the 120th Expeditionary Fighter Squadron, deployed to Kadena Air Base, conducts aerial refueling operations with a KC-135 Stratotanker from the 909th Air Refueling Squadron over the Pacific Ocean, Jan. 29, 2026. As part of the U.S. Air Force’s fighter rotation program, fighter aircraft like the F-16C remain constantly prepared to safeguard the Pacific skies whenever the mission calls. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Gary Hilton)
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Practice makes perfect: 909th ARS refuels F-16Cs and F-35As

U.S. Air Force Maj. Caroline Bates, right, 909th Air Refueling Squadron KC-135 instructor pilot, and 1st Lt. Ghamanpreet Ahluwalia, 909th ARS KC-135 Stratotanker pilot, fly a KC-135 over the Pacific Ocean, Jan. 29, 2026. 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 Staff Sgt. Gary Hilton)
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Practice makes perfect: 909th ARS refuels F-16Cs and F-35As

U.S. Air Force Airmen assigned to the 909th Air Refueling Squadron and 909th Aircraft Maintenance Unit conduct preflight checks on a KC-135 Stratotanker at Kadena Air Base, Japan, Jan. 29, 2026. The 909th ARS provides KC-135 combat-ready tanker aircrews, providing air refueling support to the Department of War and allied partner units. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Gary Hilton)
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United in Strength: aircraft line the runway at Kadena Air Base

Two U.S. Air Force F-35A Lightning II assigned to the 356th Fighter Squadron from Eielson Air Force Base, Alaska, taxi onto the runway during an elephant walk at Kadena Air Base, Japan, Nov. 21, 2023. Team Kadena generated a diverse array of aircraft during an elephant walk, to demonstrate a portion of the more than 100 aircraft that operate from the Keystone of the Pacific. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Luis E. Rios Calderon)
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United in Strength: aircraft line the runway at Kadena Air Base

A U.S. Air Force F-35A Lightning II assigned to the 355th Fighter Squadron from Eielson Air Force Base, Alaska, runs pre-flight procedures for an elephant walk at Kadena Air Base, Japan, Nov. 21, 2023. Team Kadena generated a diverse array of aircraft during an elephant walk, to demonstrate a portion of the more than 100 aircraft that operate from the Keystone of the Pacific. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Luis E. Rios Calderon)
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Cloudy With A Chance of Lightning: 34th FS Conducts Routine Training on Kadena

U.S. Air Force Capt. Ryan Fantasia, 34th Fighter Squadron pilot, performs preflight inspections inside the cockpit of an F-35A Lightning II Jan. 26, 2018, at Kadena Air Base, Japan. While a first in-theater for the F-35A, the U.S. Marine Corps F-35B variant has been stationed at Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni, Japan, since January 2017. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Benjamin Sutton)
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Cloudy With A Chance of Lightning: 34th FS Conducts Routine Training on Kadena

A U.S. Air Force F-35A Lightning II taxis along the flightline Jan. 26, 2018, at Kadena Air Base, Japan. The F-35A is being deployed under U.S. PACOM’s theater security package program, which has been in operation since 2004. This long-planned deployment is designed to demonstrate the continuing U.S. commitment to stability and security in the region. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Benjamin Sutton)
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Cloudy With A Chance of Lightning: 34th FS Conducts Routine Training on Kadena

U.S. Air Force Capt. Ryan Fantasia, 34th Fighter Squadron pilot, performs preflight inspections on an F-35A Lightning II Jan. 26, 2018, at Kadena Air Base, Japan. The F-35A is being deployed under U.S. PACOM’s theater security package program, which has been in operation since 2004. This long-planned deployment is designed to demonstrate the continuing U.S. commitment to stability and security in the region. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Benjamin Sutton)
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Cloudy With A Chance of Lightning: 34th FS Conducts Routine Training on Kadena

U.S. Air Force Capt. Ryan Fantasia, 34th Fighter Squadron pilot, performs preflight inspections inside the cockpit of an F-35A Lightning II Jan. 26, 2018, at Kadena Air Base, Japan. While a first in-theater for the F-35A, the U.S. Marine Corps F-35B variant has been stationed at Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni, Japan, since January 2017. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Benjamin Sutton)
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Cloudy With A Chance of Lightning: 34th FS Conducts Routine Training on Kadena

U.S. Air Force Capt. Ryan Fantasia, 34th Fighter Squadron pilot, dons his anti-gravity suit leggings before a flight Jan. 26, 2018, at Kadena Air Base, Japan. Fantasia is just one of more than 300 Airmen from Hill Air Force Base, Utah, who are stationed temporarily at Kadena AB. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Benjamin Sutton)
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Rude Rams ready to Rumble

U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Austin House, 388th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron crew chief, marshals an F-35A Lightning II from underneath the hardened facility Jan. 24, 2018, at Kadena Air Base, Japan. House, a Philadelphia, Pa. native, prepares his aircraft for flight a minimum of two times a day to meet operational readiness requirements. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Benjamin Sutton)
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