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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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Full Throttle: 909th AMU conducts power run

U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Weston Rutherford, 909th Aircraft Maintenance Unit aerospace propulsion apprentice, watches for discrepancies outside a KC-135R Stratotanker during an engine power run Feb. 16, 2017, at Kadena Air Base, Japan. Rutherford looks for discrepancies such as leaks, smoke or damage during the power run. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Omari Bernard/Released)
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Full Throttle: 909th AMU conducts power run

The flight instrument panel fluctuates during a KC-135R Stratotanker engine power run Feb. 16, 2017, at Kadena Air Force Base, Japan. The 909th Aircraft Maintenance Unit’s aerospace propulsion technicians conduct engine power runs to test how the KC-135’s systems handle at higher engine levels. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Omari Bernard/Released)
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Full Throttle: 909th AMU conducts power run

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Nicholas Jaeger, 909th Aircraft Maintenance Unit aerospace propulsion craftsman, rests his hand on the throttle while performing a power run for a KC-135R Stratotanker Feb. 16, 2017, at Kadena Air Base, Japan. Jaeger pushes the engines to 80 percent power to test the aircrafts systems at high power output. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Omari Bernard/Released)
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Full Throttle: 909th AMU conducts power run

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Nicholas Jaeger and Airman 1st Class Bradley Romaker, 909th Aircraft Maintenance Unit aerospace propulsion technicians, prepare an auxiliary power unit onboard a KC-135R Stratotanker Feb. 16, 2017, at Kadena Air Base, Japan. The auxiliary power unit is one method used to provide power to the aircraft while on the ground. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Omari Bernard/Released)
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Full Throttle: 909th AMU conducts power run

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Nicholas Jaeger, 909th Aircraft Maintenance Unit aerospace propulsion craftsman, documents maintenance on the KC-135R Stratotanker Feb. 16, 2017, at Kadena Air Base, Japan. Aircraft maintainers constantly document any discrepancies and repairs performed during maintenance. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Omari Bernard/Released)
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Full Throttle: 909th AMU conducts power run

U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Bradley Romaker, 909th Aircraft Maintenance Unit aerospace propulsion journeyman, plugs a communications line into a KC-135R Stratotanker during maintenance Feb. 16, 2017, at Kadena Air Base, Japan. Maintainers on the flightline use the communications line to communicate from outside to inside the aircraft. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Omari Bernard/Released)
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