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190816-F-YW474-0113

U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt Chris Marshall, 18th Logistics Readiness Squadron Forward Area Refueling Point NCO in charge, and Staff Sgts. Chandler Nowell and Cody Brazil, both 18th LRS FARP members, push a refueling cart into their garage during a maintenance day Aug. 16, 2019, at Kadena Air Base, Japan. Regular maintenance of FARP equipment ensures mission success during field operations in austere locations around the world when standard air-to-air or refueling stations are not available. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Peter Reft)
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190816-F-YW474-0095

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Chandler Nowell, 18th Logistics Readiness Squadron Forward Area Refueling Point member, rolls a 100-ft fuel hose during a maintenance day Aug. 16, 2019, at Kadena Air Base, Japan. Each fuel hose must be properly assembled to specifications in order to survive the rigors of special operations missions. The FARP teams support contingency and exercise operations to refuel aircraft and equipment in austere locations where typical air-to-air refueling or established refueling stations are not available. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Peter Reft)
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190816-F-YW474-0045

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Chandler Nowell, 18th Logistics Readiness Squadron Forward Area Refueling Point member, assembles a fuel hose during a maintenance day Aug. 16, 2019, at Kadena Air Base, Japan. Chandler and other FARP members maintain their own equipment and must regularly decommission old hoses and build new ones, ensuring a 100 percent compliance to technical specifications developed for use in austere locations anywhere in the world. The FARP mission extends the range and loiter time of aircraft and vehicles enabling special operations teams to have greater tactical effectiveness over a wider geographical area. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Peter Reft)
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190816-F-YW474-0065

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Cody Brazil, 18th Logistics Squadron Forward Area Refueling Point member, hammers a center punch on a bander tool during fuel hose construction with Tech. Sgt. Chris Marshall, FARP NCOIC, and Staff Sgt. Chandler Nowell, FARP member, also from the 18th LRS, Aug. 16, 2019, at Kadena Air Base, Japan. The FARP members conduct regular maintenance on their own equipment due to the specialized nature of their mission set within the LRS. They specialize in refueling aircraft at remote locations when air-to-air refueling is not possible or when fueling stations are not accessible. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Peter Reft)
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190816-F-YW474-0024

U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Chris Marshall, Forward Area Refueling Point NCO in charge, and Staff Sgt. Chandler Nowell, FARP member, both from the 18th Logistics Readiness Squadron, assemble a fuel hose during a routine maintenance day, Aug. 16, 2019, at Kadena Air Base, Japan. The FARP members conduct not only extensive nighttime training but also extensive equipment maintenance to exacting standards to meet rigorous mission demands in austere locations where conventional aircraft refueling is not possible. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Peter Reft)
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190816-F-YW474-0027

A Forward Area Refueling Point toolbox contains a variety of fuels equipment Aug. 16, 2019, at Kadena Air Base, Japan. The FARP team conducts covert nighttime refueling operations in deployed locations where fueling points are not accessible or when air-to-air refueling is not possible. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Peter Reft)
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190816-F-YW474-0004

U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Chris Marshall, 18th Logistics Readiness Squadron Forward Area Refueling Point NCO in charge, gathers components to build fuel hoses during a routine maintenance day, Aug. 16, 2019, at Kadena Air Base, Japan. A high operations tempo requires Marshall and his FARP team to regularly decommission, build and test fuel hoses to ensure 100% compliance with safety and technical specifications. The FARP team conducts covert nighttime refueling operations in deployed locations where fueling points are not accessible or when air-to-air refueling is not possible. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Peter Reft)
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190816-F-YW474-0009

Fuel nozzles sit ready for hose fitment Aug. 16, 2019, at Kadena Air Base, Japan. Forward Area Refueling Point members from the 18th Logistics Readiness Squadron conduct routine maintenance on fuel carts and fuel hoses to ensure all components can withstand field deployment in austere locations in support of training exercises and contingencies across the Indo-Asia Pacific Theater. The FARP team conducts covert nighttime refueling operations in deployed locations where fueling points are not accessible or when air-to-air refueling is not possible. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Peter Reft)
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181214-F-DM566-0014

U.S. Air Force Capt. Cole Holloway a pilot from the 67th Fighter Squadron, looks at an F-15C Eagle Dec. 14, 2018, on Kadena Air Base, Japan. After accomplishing his childhood dream of becoming a fighter pilot, Holloway found out he had amyotrophic lateral sclerosis also known as ALS. Currently, there is no known cure for the fatal disease, however, Holloway attributes his ability to cope with his diagnosis through his experience as a fighter pilot. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Micaiah Anthony)
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181214-F-DM566-0012

U.S. Air Force Capt. Cole Holloway a pilot from the 67th Fighter Squadron, and his wife, Meghan Holloway, stand in front of an F-15C Eagle Dec. 14, 2018, on Kadena Air Base, Japan. Cole was diagnosed with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis also known as ALS in October of 2018. The couple has come to terms with Cole’s diagnosis and plans on accomplishing their life goals in a span of two years. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Micaiah Anthony)
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181214-F-DM566-0002

U.S. Air Force Capt. Cole Holloway a pilot from the 67th Fighter Squadron, stands in front of an F-15C Eagle Dec. 14, 2018, on Kadena Air Base, Japan. Holloway was diagnosed with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis also known as ALS in October of 2018. Despite his diagnosis, Holloway found solace in his personal and professional accomplishments and is thankful for his wife and military brethren. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Micaiah Anthony)
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181214-F-DM566-0022

U.S. Air Force Capt. Cole Holloway a pilot from the 67th Fighter Squadron, stands in front of an F-15C Eagle Dec. 14, 2018, on Kadena Air Base, Japan. After following in his father’s footsteps and accomplishing his childhood dream of becoming a pilot, Holloway found out he had amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS). Despite his terminal illness and being medically retired from the Air Force, Holloway maintains a positive outlook and is looking forward to the next chapter in his life. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Micaiah Anthony)
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181214-F-DM566-0020

U.S. Air Force Capt. Cole Holloway a pilot from the 67th Fighter Squadron, hugs his wife, Meghan Holloway, Dec. 14, 2018, on Kadena Air Base, Japan. After processing his diagnosis of amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), Holloway’s focus is on being a good husband, family member and friend. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Micaiah Anthony)
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181214-F-DM566-0017

U.S. Air Force Capt. Cole Holloway a pilot from the 67th Fighter Squadron, and his wife, Meghan Holloway, take one last look at an F-15C Eagle assigned to Holloway Dec. 14, 2018, on Kadena Air Base, Japan. After learning about Cole’s diagnosis of amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), Meghan focused their efforts on accomplishing their life goals, traveling together and enjoying the time they have left. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Micaiah Anthony)
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181214-F-DM566-0016

U.S. Air Force Capt. Cole Holloway a pilot from the 67th Fighter Squadron, and his wife, Meghan Holloway, take one last look at an F-15C Eagle assigned to Holloway Dec. 14, 2018, on Kadena Air Base, Japan. Holloway started noticing muscle weakness in his left hand, which led him to seek medical help. In October of 2018 he was diagnosed with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS). After he went to Hawaii to get an official second opinion, Holloway told his wife about his terminal illness. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Micaiah Anthony)
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190807-F-XF291-0259

A 67th Fighter Squadron F-15C Eagle and 909th Air Refueling Squadron KC-135 Stratotanker, both from Kadena Air Base, Japan, conduct aerial refueling during RED FLAG-Alaska 19-3 at Eielson Air Force Base, Alaska, Aug. 7, 2019. The exercise provides unique opportunities to integrate various forces into joint, coalition and multilateral training from simulated forward deployed air operations. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Matthew B. Fredericks)
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190807-F-XF291-0204

A 67th Fighter Squadron F-15C Eagle from Kadena Air Base, Japan, flies away from a 909th Air Refueling Squadron KC-135 Stratotanker after conducting aerial refueling during RED FLAG-Alaska 19-3 at Eielson Air Force Base, Alaska, Aug. 7, 2019. The exercise provides unique opportunities to integrate various forces into joint, coalition and multilateral training from simulated forward deployed air operations. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Matthew B. Fredericks)
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190807-F-XF291-0054

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Andrew Liddane, 909th Air Refueling Squadron boom operator, refuels a 67th Fighter Squadron F-15C Eagle from Kadena Air Base, Japan, during RED FLAG-Alaska 19-3 at Eielson Air Force Base, Alaska, Aug. 7, 2019. The exercise provides unique opportunities to integrate various forces into joint, coalition and multilateral training from simulated forward deployed air operations. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Matthew B. Fredericks)
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190807-F-XF291-0048

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Andrew Liddane, 909th Air Refueling Squadron boom operator, prepares for in-flight refueling during RED FLAG-Alaska 19-3 at Eielson Air Force Base, Alaska, Aug. 7, 2019. The exercise provides unique opportunities to integrate various forces into joint, coalition and multilateral training from simulated forward deployed air operations. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Matthew B. Fredericks)
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190807-F-XF291-0035

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Andrew Liddane, 909th Air Refueling Squadron boom operator, prepares for in-flight refueling during RED FLAG-Alaska 19-3 at Eielson Air Force Base, Alaska, Aug. 7, 2019. The exercise provides unique opportunities to integrate various forces into joint, coalition and multilateral training from simulated forward deployed air operations. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Matthew B. Fredericks)
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