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F-35s support free, open Indo-Pacific

U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Spencer Balcom, 909th Air Refueling Squadron boom operator, refuels a U.S. Marine Corps F-35B Lightning II with Marine Fighter Attack Squadron (VMFA) 242, over the Indo-Pacific theater, Sept. 28, 2022. 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 Senior Airman Yosselin Campos)
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F-35s support free, open Indo-Pacific

Airmen assigned to the 909th Aircraft Maintenance Unit and 909th Air Refueling Squadron review KC-135 Stratotanker maintenance records at Kadena Air Base, Japan, Sept. 28, 2022. Kadena conducts operations in support of the defense of Japan, as well as U.S. efforts to preserve a free and open Indo-Pacific. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Yosselin Campos)
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F-35s support free, open Indo-Pacific

U.S. Air Force Maj. John Della Pia, 909th Air Refueling Squadron pilot, conducts a preflight briefing at Kadena Air Base, Japan, Sept. 28, 2022. 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 Senior Airman Yosselin Campos)
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F-35s support free, open Indo-Pacific

U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Alexander Nunn, 909th Aircraft Maintenance Unit KC-135 Stratotanker communication and navigation specialist, listens to an aircraft preflight check at Kadena Air Base, Japan, Sept. 28, 2022. Kadena Air Base is the hub of airpower in the Pacific, and home to the 18th Wing and a variety of associate units to form a world-class combat team ready to ensure peace and stability across the Indo-Pacific. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Yosselin Campos)
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F-35s support free, open Indo-Pacific

Airmen assigned to the 909th Aircraft Maintenance Unit and 909th Air Refueling Squadron review KC-135 Stratotanker maintenance records at Kadena Air Base, Japan, Sept. 28, 2022. 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 Senior Airman Yosselin Campos)
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909 ARS refuels F-35s, increases interoperability

A U.S. Marine Corps F-35B Lightning II, assigned to Marine Fighter Attack Squadron 121, and U.S. Air Force KC-135 Stratotanker practice quick-maneuver, in-flight refueling over the Pacific Ocean, Sept. 9, 2022. The U.S. can operate from the sanctuary of bases across the Indo-Pacific region, increasing interoperability and lethality. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Gary Hilton)
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909 ARS refuels F-35s, increases interoperability

U.S. Air Force Maj. Ross Hopkin, 909th Air Refueling Squadron KC-135 Stratotanker pilot, performs preflight checks at Kadena Air Base, Japan, Sept. 9, 2022. Preflight checks are essential to accident prevention and mission assurance. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Gary Hilton)
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909 ARS refuels F-35s, increases interoperability

Airmen, assigned to the 909th Air Refueling Squadron, prepare a KC-135 Stratotanker for a refuel mission at Kadena Air Base, Japan, Sept. 9, 2022. The 909th ARS is the Pacific Air Forces lead force for aerial refueling operations in the Indo-Pacific theater, supporting U.S. forces and regional Allies and partners. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Gary Hilton)
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909 ARS refuels F-35s, increases interoperability

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Kalif Richardson, 909th Air Refueling Squadron boom operator, conducts in-flight refueling operations over the Pacific Ocean, Sept. 9, 2022. Aircrews routinely fly training missions to enhance U.S. operational readiness to defend Japan and ensure a free-and-open Indo-Pacific. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Gary Hilton)
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909 ARS refuels F-35s, increases interoperability

A U.S. Marine Corps F-35B Lightning II, assigned to Marine Fighter Attack Squadron 121, approaches a U.S. Air Force KC-135 Stratotanker for in-flight refueling, over the Pacific Ocean, Sept. 9, 2022. The F-35B brings strategic agility, operational flexibility, and tactical supremacy to the Pacific in support of the U.S. and Japan Alliance. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Gary Hilton)
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909 ARS refuels F-35s, increases interoperability

U.S. Marine Corps F-35B Lightning II aircraft, assigned to Marine Fighter Attack Squadron 121, depart after in-flight refueling over the Pacific Ocean, Japan, Sept. 9, 2022. The U.S. can operate from the sanctuary of bases across the Indo-Pacific region, increasing interoperability and lethality. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Gary Hilton)
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909 ARS refuels F-35s, increases interoperability

U.S. Air Force Maj. Myles Berthold, 909th Air Refueling Squadron KC-135 Stratotanker pilot, flies over the Pacific Ocean, Sept. 9, 2022. The 909th ARS provides combat-ready KC-135 personnel to support peacetime operations in the Indo-Pacific theater. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Gary Hilton)
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909th ARS fuels Eagles

67th Fighter Squadron F-15C Eagles fly alongside a 909th Air Refueling Squadron KC-135 Stratotanker over the Pacific Ocean, July 20, 2022. The F-15 Eagle was first assigned to Kadena Air Base on September 29, 1979. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Yosselin Perla)
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909th ARS fuels Eagles

A 67th Fighter Squadron F-15C Eagle flies alongside a 909th Air Refueling Squadron KC-135 Stratotanker over the Pacific Ocean, July 20, 2022. The F-15 Eagle is an all-weather, extremely maneuverable, tactical fighter designed to permit the Air Force to gain and maintain air supremacy over the battlefield. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Yosselin Perla)
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909th ARS fuels Eagles

Tech. Sgt. Brandon Williams, 909th Air Refueling Squadron boom operator, conducts in-flight refueling operations over the Pacific Ocean, July 20, 2022. Aircrews routinely fly training missions to enhance U.S. operational readiness to defend Japan and ensure a free-and-open Indo-Pacific. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Yosselin Perla)
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909th ARS fuels Eagles

A 67th Fighter Squadron F-15C Eagle receives fuel from a 909th Air Refueling Squadron KC-135 Stratotanker over the Pacific Ocean, July 20, 2022. The weapons and flight control systems in the F-15 Eagle are designed so one person can safely and effectively perform air-to-air combat. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Yosselin Perla)
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909th ARS fuels Eagles

A 67th Fighter Squadron F-15C Eagle receives fuel from a 909th Air Refueling Squadron KC-135 Stratotanker over the Pacific Ocean, July 20, 2022. The F-15 Eagle has electronic systems and weaponry to detect, acquire, track and attack enemy aircraft while operating in friendly or enemy-controlled airspace. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Yosselin Perla)
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909th ARS fuels Eagles

Tech. Sgt. Jonathan Hawkins, 909th Air Refueling Squadron boom operator, refuels a 67th Fighter Squadron F-15C Eagle over the Pacific Ocean, July 20, 2022. The F-15 Eagle was flown for the first time on July 27, 1972. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Yosselin Perla)
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909th ARS fuels Eagles

U.S. Air Force Capts. Kemper Peterson (left) and Shelby Clark, 909th Air Refueling Squadron pilots, conduct pre-flight checks on a KC-135 Stratotanker at Kadena Air Base, Japan, July 20, 2022. The 909th ARS provides combat-ready KC-135 aircrews to support peacetime operations and all levels of conflict in the Indo-Pacific theater. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Yosselin Perla)
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909th ARS fuels Eagles

Airmen assigned to the 909th Aircraft Maintenance Unit and 909th Air Refueling Squadron review KC-135 Stratotanker maintenance records prior to boarding at Kadena Air Base, Japan, July 20, 2022. Aircrews routinely fly training missions to enhance U.S. operational readiness to defend Japan and ensure a free-and-open Indo-Pacific. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Yosselin Perla)
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