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909th AMU powers refueling capabilities across Pacific

Airman 1st Class Jacob Moore, left, 909th Aircraft Maintenance Unit aerospace propulsion journeyman, and Airman Patrick Cox, right, 909th AMU instrument and flight control systems apprentice, exchange the communication cord connected to a U.S. Air Force KC-135 Stratotanker at Kadena Air Base, Japan, Sept. 22, 2021. Pre-flight checks ensure smooth flying operations and are an essential step for the safety of both the pilot and the aircraft. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Anna Nolte)
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909th AMU powers refueling capabilities across Pacific

Airman 1st Class Jacob Moore, 909th Aircraft Maintenance Unit aerospace propulsion journeyman, disconnects a communication cord from a U.S. Air Force KC-135 Stratotanker at Kadena Air Base, Japan, Sept. 22, 2021. The 909th Air Refueling Squadron provides air-to-air refueling capabilities for aircraft, and the Airmen from the 909th AMU are a vital part of ensuring the mission is accomplished. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Anna Nolte)
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909th AMU powers refueling capabilities across Pacific

Airman 1st Class Jacob Moore, 909th Aircraft Maintenance Unit aerospace propulsion journeyman, communicates with the pilot during pre-flight checks for a U.S. Air Force KC-135 Stratotanker at Kadena Air Base, Japan, Sept. 22, 2021. The KC-135 Stratotanker supplies core aerial refueling capabilities for the Department of Defense, supporting U.S. military and allied nation aircraft. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Anna Nolte)
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909th AMU powers refueling capabilities across Pacific

Airman 1st Class Jacob Moore, 909th Aircraft Maintenance Unit aerospace propulsion journeyman, communicates with the pilot during pre-flight checks for a U.S. Air Force KC-135 Stratotanker at Kadena Air Base, Japan, Sept. 22, 2021. The KC-135 Stratotanker supplies core aerial refueling capabilities for the Department of Defense, supporting U.S. military and allied nation aircraft. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Anna Nolte)
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909th AMU powers refueling capabilities across Pacific

Airman 1st Class Jacob Moore, 909th Aircraft Maintenance Unit aerospace propulsion journeyman, communicates with the pilot during pre-flight checks for a U.S. Air Force KC-135 Stratotanker at Kadena Air Base, Japan, Sept. 22, 2021. The KC-135 Stratotanker supplies core aerial refueling capabilities for the Department of Defense, supporting U.S. military and allied nation aircraft. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Anna Nolte)
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909th AMU powers refueling capabilities across Pacific

Airman 1st Class Jacob Moore, 909th Aircraft Maintenance Unit aerospace propulsion journeyman, communicates with the pilot during pre-flight checks for a U.S. Air Force KC-135 Stratotanker at Kadena Air Base, Japan, Sept. 22, 2021. The KC-135 Stratotanker supplies core aerial refueling capabilities for the Department of Defense, supporting U.S. military and allied nation aircraft. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Anna Nolte)
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909th AMU powers refueling capabilities across Pacific

Airman 1st Class Jacob Moore, 909th Aircraft Maintenance Unit aerospace propulsion journeyman, communicates with the pilot during pre-flight checks for a U.S. Air Force KC-135 Stratotanker at Kadena Air Base, Japan, Sept. 22, 2021. The KC-135 Stratotanker supplies core aerial refueling capabilities for the Department of Defense, supporting U.S. military and allied nation aircraft. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Anna Nolte)
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909th AMU powers refueling capabilities across Pacific

U.S. Airmen from the 909th Air Refueling Squadron and 909th Aircraft Maintenance Unit conduct a pre-flight briefing in front of a U.S. Air Force KC-135 Stratotanker at Kadena Air Base, Japan, Sept. 22, 2021. Pre-flight briefings are an opportunity for aircrew and technicians to go over any maintenance done to the aircraft before a flying operation. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Anna Nolte)
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Refuelers of the Pacific: Stratotanker capabilities reach across continents

A U.S. Air Force KC-135 Stratotanker taxis down the flightline April 20, 2017, at Kadena Air Base, Japan. The KC-135 can carry more than 80,000 pounds of cargo, depending on fuel storage and can also be configured for medical evacuation operations. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Lynette M. Rolen)
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Refuelers of the Pacific: Stratotanker capabilities reach across continents

A U.S. Air Force KC-135 Stratotanker takes off from the runway April 20, 2017, at Kadena Air Base, Japan. As the leading aerial refueler of the Air Force, the KC-135 can refuel aircraft mid-flight. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Lynette M. Rolen)
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Refuelers of the Pacific: Stratotanker capabilities reach across continents

U.S. Air Force Airmen from the 909th Air Refueling Squadron perform pre-flight checks on a KC-135 Stratotanker April 20, 2017, at Kadena Air Base, Japan. The 909th ARS maintains global reach by providing capable aircraft for contingency and strategic operations. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Lynette M. Rolen)
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Refuelers of the Pacific: Stratotanker capabilities reach across continents

U.S. Air Force Maj. Jacob Johnson, 909th Air Refueling Squadron director of wing inspections and 1st Lt. Huston Harrison, 909th ARS standards and evaluations officer, conduct pre-flight checks aboard a KC-135 Stratotanker April 20, 2017, at Kadena Air Base, Japan. The KC-135 is the Air Force’s primary air refueling capacity. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Lynette M. Rolen)
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Refuelers of the Pacific: Stratotanker capabilities reach across continents

U.S. Air Force Maj. Jacob Johnson, 909th Air Refueling Squadron director of wing inspections and 1st Lt. Huston Harrison, 909th ARS standards and evaluations officer, conduct pre-flight checks aboard a KC-135 Stratotanker April 20, 2017, at Kadena Air Base, Japan. The KC-135 is the primary refueling aircraft for the Air Force, capable of supporting peacetime and contingency operations. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Lynette M. Rolen)
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Refuelers of the Pacific: Stratotanker capabilities reach across continents

U.S. Air Force Maj. Jacob Johnson, 909th Air Refueling Squadron director of wing inspections, performs pre-flight procedures aboard a KC-135 Stratotanker April 20, 2017, at Kadena Air Base, Japan. Pilots ensure the aircraft is ready to meet mission requirements and safely conduct its specific mission prior to take off. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Lynette M. Rolen)
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Refuelers of the Pacific: Stratotanker capabilities reach across continents

A U.S. Air Force KC-135 Stratotanker assigned to the 909th Air Refueling Squadron sits ready for pre-flight procedures April 20, 2017, at Kadena Air Base, Japan. The 909th ARS facilitates multiple exercises throughout Kadena AB’s Pacific area of responsibility. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Lynette M. Rolen)
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Refuelers of the Pacific: Stratotanker capabilities reach across continents

U.S. Air Force Maj. Jacob Johnson, 909th Air Refueling Squadron director of wing inspections, and 1st Lt. Huston Harrison, 909th ARS standards and evaluations liaison officer, review a pre-flight checklist April 20, 2017 at Kadena Air Base, Japan. Pre-flight checks ensure aircraft are safe for flight and can carry out designated missions. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Lynette M. Rolen)
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Refuelers of the Pacific: Stratotanker capabilities reach across continents

U.S. Air Force Airmen from the 909th Aircraft Maintenance Unit prepare a KC-135 Stratotanker for pre-flight inspections April 20, 2017, at Kadena Air Base, Japan. The 909th Air Refueling Squadron performed refueling operations for Kadena’s F-15 Eagles going to Guam for Exercise Vigilant Ace. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Lynette M. Rolen)
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Refuelers of the Pacific: Stratotanker capabilities reach across continents

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Jason Cokley, 909th Aircraft Maintenance Unit crew chief, plugs in a power source to a KC-135 Stratotanker assigned to the 909th Air Refueling Squadron April 20, 2017, at Kadena Air Base, Japan. Crew chiefs play a vital role in ensuring aircraft are ready for flight and pre-flight inspections by pilots. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Lynette M. Rolen)
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Refuelers of the Pacific: Stratotanker capabilities reach across continents

The 909th Air Refueling Squadron is the Pacific Air Forces lead force for air refueling of U.S. and allied aircraft during all contingencies. The 909th ARS provides refueling for multiple aircraft participating in contingencies throughout the Pacific area of responsibility. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Lynette M. Rolen)
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Refuelers of the Pacific: Stratotanker capabilities reach across continents

A U.S. Air Force KC-135 Stratotanker assigned to the 909th Air Refueling Squadron sits ready for pre-flight procedures April 20, 2017, at Kadena Air Base, Japan. The KC-135 is unmatched in the Air Force for its long-range refueling capabilities. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Lynette M. Rolen)
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