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909th ARS fuels F-16 Fighting Falcons during CSART

A U.S. Air Force F-16 Fighting Falcon from the 8th Fighter Wing receives fuel from a KC-135 Stratotanker assigned to the 909th Air Refueling Squadron over the Sea of Japan, Oct. 19, 2021. During the refueling mission, four F-16 Fighting Falcons assigned to the 8th FW received aerial refueling. (U.S. Air Force Photo by Airman 1st Class Yosselin Perla)
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909th ARS fuels F-16 Fighting Falcons during CSART

A U.S. Air Force F-16 Fighting Falcon from the 8th Fighter Wing approaches a KC-135 Stratotanker assigned to the 909th Air Refueling Squadron for aerial refueling over the Sea of Japan, Oct. 19, 2021. The focus of this combat search and rescue training event aimed to maximize integration while taking advantage of the unique opportunity to practice personnel recovery operations with a full spectrum of experience levels and assets. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Yosselin Perla)
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909th ARS fuels F-16 Fighting Falcons during CSART

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Andrew Liddane, 909th Air Refueling Squadron boom operator, consults a manual prior to refueling aircraft over the Sea of Japan, Oct. 19, 2021. 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 Airman 1st Class Yosselin Perla)
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909th ARS fuels F-16 Fighting Falcons during CSART

U.S. Air Force 1st Lt. Jonathan Hicks, 909th Air Refueling Squadron pilot, flies a KC-135 Stratotanker during a refueling mission over the Pacific Ocean, Oct. 19, 2021. The 909th ARS provides combat-ready KC-135 Stratotanker 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 F-16 Fighting Falcons during CSART

A pair of sunglasses shows the reflection of U.S. Air Force 1st Lt. Jonathan Hicks, 909th Air Refueling Squadron pilot, flying a KC-135 Stratotanker over the Pacific Ocean, Oct. 19, 2021. The 909th ARS deploys worldwide, executing contingency and strategic war plan operations. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Yosselin Perla)
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909th ARS fuels F-16 Fighting Falcons during CSART

U.S. Air Force Maj. Whitney Gremillion, left, and 1st Lt. Jonathon Hicks, right, 909th Air Refueling Squadron pilots, run through a KC-135 Stratotanker preflight checklist at Kadena Air Base, Japan, Oct. 19, 2021. The 909th ARS provided aerial refueling in support of a combat search and rescue training event hosted by the 8th Fighter Wing. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Yosselin Perla)
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909th ARS fuels F-16 Fighting Falcons during CSART

U.S. Air Force 1st Lt. Jonathan Hicks, 909th Air Refueling Squadron pilot, consults a KC-135 Stratotanker preflight checklist at Kadena Air Base, Japan, Oct. 19, 2021. The KC-135 carried 108,000 gallons of fuel in support of a combat search and rescue training event. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Yosselin Perla)
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Exercise WestPac Rumrunner

U.S. Air Force F-16 Fighting Falcon from the 35th Fighter Wing, Misawa Air Base, Japan, prepares to be refueled by a KC-135 Stratotanker from Kadena Air Base, Japan, during the third iteration of Exercise WestPac Rumrunner, Oct. 16, 2020. WestPac Rumrunner enables units and assets currently stationed or on Temporary Duty in the Western Pacific area of responsibility to train together without the typical demands of a TDY. The exercise incorporated over 45 aircraft from across the services including the U.S. Air Force, U.S. Navy, and U.S. Marine Corps. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Rebeckah Medeiros)
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Exercise WestPac Rumrunner

An F-15D Eagle from the 44th Fighter Squadron receives aerial refueling by a KC-135 Stratotanker from the 909th Air Refueling Squadron during the third iteration of Exercise WestPac Rumrunner, Oct. 16, 2020 from Kadena Air Base, Japan. The exercise provided opportunities to hone critical expeditionary skillsets and increase interoperability in support of a free and open Indo-Pacific. Projecting combat air power has its own set of challenges and having the opportunity to practice that capability is crucial in enhancing the 18th Wing’s agile combat employment skills. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Rebeckah Medeiros)
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Exercise WestPac Rumrunner

Two U.S. Air Force F-16 Fighting Falcons fly beside a KC-135 Stratotanker from the 909th Air Refueling Squadron, waiting to be refueled during Exercise WestPac Rumrunner, Oct. 16, 2020, out of Kadena Air Base, Japan. The National Defense Strategy directs the armed forces to be more lethal, enhance relationships with allies and partners, and encourage institutional reform. The 18th Wing is employing this directive by developing and continuing new training exercises like WestPac Rumrunner. This exercise represents an evolution in training to adapt to the environment of great power competition. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Rebeckah Medeiros)
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Exercise WestPac Rumrunner

Capt. Eli Spring a KC-135 Stratotanker pilot from the 909th Air Refueling Squadron, goes through a pre-flight check list in preparation for a refueling mission during Exercise WestPac Rumrunner, Oct. 16, 2020, at Kadena Air Base, Japan. PACAF is validating new ways to deploy and maneuver assets in order to operate in contested environments through exercises, engagements and operations like WestPac Rumrunner. The 18th Wing-led exercise represents an evolution in the capabilities of 18th Wing assets to work with joint partners to defend American allies and ensure a free and open Indo-Pacific. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Rebeckah Medeiros)
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Exercise WestPac Rumrunner

A KC-135 Stratotanker from the 909th Air Refueling Squadron is peacefully parked on the flightline while the rest of Kadena Air Base slowly awakes for Exercise WestPac Rumrunner, Oct. 16, 2020 at Kadena Air Base, Japan. Aerial refueling magnifies the reach of military assets and ensures forward-deployed forces in the Indo-Pacific are ready to protect and defend partners, allies and U.S. interests at a moment’s notice. This exercise tested the 18th Wing’s ability to project air power across a vast distance and defend different aircraft performing multiple mission sets. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Rebeckah Medeiros)
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Exercise WestPac Rumrunner III

Lt. Col. Craig Van Beusekom, commander of the 67th Fighter Squadron, conducts command-and-control operations while communicating with pilots from the 67th FS during Exercise WestPac Rumrunner at Kadena Air Base, Japan, Oct. 16, 2020. “During Rumrunner, we had the first KC-46 air refueling operations of Kadena F-15s,” Van Beusekom explained. “The team honed skills in defensive counter air, offensive counter air, combat search and rescue and air refueling.” (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Kristan Campbell)
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Exercise WestPac Rumrunner III

Lt. Col. Craig Van Beusekom, commander of the 67th Fighter Squadron, conducts command-and-control operations while communicating with pilots from the 67th FS during Exercise WestPac Rumrunner at Kadena Air Base, Japan, Oct. 16, 2020. “Rumrunner 3.0 was an awesome, high-end training opportunity for the F-15 pilots of the 44th and 67th Fighter Squadrons at Kadena,” Van Beusekom said. “The overall mission was remarkable--we launched 45 U.S. Air Force, U.S. Navy, and U.S. Marine Corps aircraft of 11 types from five locations.” (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Kristan Campbell)
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Exercise Gryphon Pacific 20-1

Aircrew assigned to the 17th Special Operations Squadron, 353rd Special Operations Group, Kadena Air Base, Japan, prepare their MC-130J Commando II for aerial refueling with fellow Team Kadena members flying a KC-135 Stratotanker from the 909th Air Refueling Squadron, during Exercise Gryphon Pacific 20-1, Nov. 15, 2019, over the Pacific Ocean. The 909th ARS performed refueling operations for 353rd SOG aircraft in order to facilitate long range infiltration into Wake Island and Kwajalein Atoll. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Benjamin Sutton)
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Guardians of the Pacific

A U.S. Air Force 37th Expeditionary Bomber Squadron B-1B Lancer, assigned to Ellsworth Air Force Base, S.D., conducts air-to-air refueling training with a 909th Air Refueling Squadron KC-135 Stratotanker, assigned to Kadena Air Base, Japan, over the vicinity of the East China Sea, Sept. 18, 2017. The B-1B is a long-range, multi-role heavy bomber is capable of intercontinental flight at more than 30,000 feet, carrying a weapons payload of 75,000 lbs., and its synthetic aperture radar can track and engage moving vehicles with self-targeting and terrain-following modes. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Peter Reft)
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Guardians of the Pacific

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Bruce Freed, 909th Air Refueling Squadron KC-135 Stratotanker boom operator, spots an aircraft during approach procedures during air-to-air refueling operations over the vicinity of the East China Sea Sept. 18, 2017. The 909th ARS conducted refueling operations with 37th Expeditionary Bomber Squadron B-1B Lancers, assigned to Ellsworth Air Force Base, S.D.. This type of training enhances interoperability between wings and enables stronger integration of forces protecting U.S. and allied interests throughout the Indo-Asia-Pacific Theater. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Peter Reft)
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Guardians of the Pacific

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Bruce Freed, 909th Air Refueling Squadron KC-135 Stratotanker boom operator, manipulates boom controls during air-to-air refueling operations over the vicinity of the East China Sea Sept. 18, 2017. The 909th ARS conducts around-the-clock joint and bilateral training in support of all air operations units dedicated to protecting the Indo-Asia Pacific Theater. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Peter Reft)
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Guardians of the Pacific

A U.S. Air Force 37th Expeditionary Bomber Squadron B-1B Lancer, assigned to Ellsworth Air Force Base, S.D., receives fuel from a 909th Air Refueling Squadron KC-135 Stratotanker, assigned to Kadena Air Base, Japan, over the vicinity of the East China Sea, Sept. 18, 2017. The Lancer serves as premier platform for America’s long-range bomber force, carrying the largest conventional payload of guided and unguided weapons in the Air Force inventory. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Peter Reft)
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Guardians of the Pacific

U.S. Air Force 37th Expeditionary Bomber Squadron B-1B Lancers, assigned to Ellsworth Air Force Base, S.D., receive fuel from a 909th Air Refueling Squadron KC-135 Stratotanker, assigned to Kadena Air Base, Japan, over the vicinity of the East China Sea, Sept. 18, 2017. The multi-mission B-1B is America’s premier long-range bomber, capable of carrying the largest payload of Air Force weapons against any adversary, anywhere in the world, at any time. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Peter Reft)
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