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The Green Demons fuel up at Kadena

A U.S. Air Force F-35A Lightning II, assigned to the 356th Expeditionary Fighter Squadron, 354th Air Expeditionary Wing, taxis on the runway for a hot-pit refueling at Kadena Air Base, Japan, June 27, 2022. Hot-pit refueling uses a single-point refuel pump which allows an aircraft to be refueled immediately after landing, with the engine running. This cuts down on response time and ensures the mission can be completed anytime, anywhere. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Sebastian Romawac)
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The Green Demons fuel up at Kadena

Airman 1st Class Anthony Meyers, 18th Logistics Readiness Squadron fuels distribution operator, regulates fuel levels during a hot-pit refueling for a U.S. Air Force F-35A Lightning II, assigned to the 356th Expeditionary Fighter Squadron, 354th Air Expeditionary Wing at Kadena Air Base, Japan, June 27, 2022. Hot-pit refueling uses a single-point refuel pump which allows an aircraft to be refueled immediately after landing, with the engine running. This cuts down on response time and ensures the mission can be completed anytime, anywhere. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Sebastian Romawac)
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The Green Demons fuel up at Kadena

Airman 1st Class Anthony Meyers, 18th Logistics Readiness Squadron fuels distribution operator, regulates fuel levels during a hot-pit refueling for a U.S. Air Force F-35A Lightning II, assigned to the 356th Expeditionary Fighter Squadron, 354th Air Expeditionary Wing at Kadena Air Base, Japan, June 27, 2022. Airmen from the 356th EFS, 354th AEW, and 18th LRS worked in unison to complete hot-pit refueling for several F-35s, ensuring Pacific Air Force’s capability to maintain a free and open Indo-Pacific. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Sebastian Romawac)
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The Green Demons fuel up at Kadena

Senior Airman Michael Wandmacher, left, 356th Expeditionary Fighter Squadron, 354th Air Expeditionary Wing F-35 crew chief, and U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Gideon Burris, 356th EFS, 354th AEW F-35 dedicated crew chief, hot-pit refuel a 356th EFS, 354th AEW U.S. Air Force F-35A Lightning II at Kadena Air Base, Japan, June 27, 2022. Hot-pit refueling uses a single-point refuel pump which allows an aircraft to be refueled immediately after landing, with the engine running. This cuts down on response time and ensures the mission can be completed anytime, anywhere. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Sebastian Romawac)
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The Green Demons fuel up at Kadena

Senior Airman Michael Wandmacher, 356th Expeditionary Fighter Squadron, 354th Air Expeditionary Wing F-35 crew chief, marshals a 356th EFS, 354th AEW U.S. Air Force F-35A Lightning II for a hot-pit refueling at Kadena Air Base, Japan, June 27, 2022. Hot-pit refueling uses a single-point refuel pump which allows an aircraft to be refueled immediately after landing, with the engine running. This cuts down on response time and ensures the mission will continue with minimal delay. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Sebastian Romawac)
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The Green Demons fuel up at Kadena

Senior Airman Michael Wandmacher, 356th Expeditionary Fighter Squadron, 354th Air Expeditionary Wing F-35 crew chief, marshals a U.S. Air Force F-35A Lightning II, assigned to the 356th EFS, 354th AEW, for a hot-pit refueling at Kadena Air Base, Japan, June 27, 2022. Airmen from the 356th EFS, 354th AEW, and 18th Logistics Readiness Squadron worked in unison to complete hot-pit refueling for several F-35s, ensuring Pacific Air Force’s capability to maintain a free and open Indo-Pacific. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Sebastian Romawac)
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The Green Demons fuel up at Kadena

A U.S. Air Force F-35A Lightning II, assigned to the 356th Expeditionary Fighter Squadron, 354th Air Expeditionary Wing, taxis on the runway for a hot-pit refueling at Kadena Air Base, Japan, June 27, 2022. Hot-pit refueling uses a single-point refuel pump which allows an aircraft to be refueled immediately after landing, with the engine running. This cuts down on response time and ensures the mission can be completed anytime, anywhere. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Sebastian Romawac)
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Fueling bilateral interoperability

Two F-35A Lightning IIs from the 354th Fighter Wing, Eielson Air Force Base, Alaska, depart from a KC-135 Stratotanker assigned to the 117th Air Refueling Squadron, Forbes Field Air National Guard Base, Topeka, Kansas, over the Indo-Pacific theater, Feb. 24, 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 Airman 1st Class Yosselin Perla)
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Fueling bilateral interoperability

Two Japan Air Self-Defense Force F-15MJs, two U.S. Air Force B-52s Stratofortresses and two U.S. Air Force F-35A Lightning IIs fly in a joint formation during a routine training mission over the Indo-Pacific theater, Feb. 24, 2022. U.S. and Japanese Airmen routinely train together to enhance bilateral interoperability in support of the defense of Japan while securing a free and open Indo-Pacific region. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Yosselin Perla)
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Fueling bilateral interoperability

Tech. Sgt. Lizzie Carey, an inflight refueler assigned to the 117th Air Refueling Squadron, Forbes Field Air National Guard Base, Topeka, Kansas, conducts an air refueling mission for F-35A Lightning IIs from the 354th Fighter Wing, Eielson Air Force Base, Alaska, over the Indo-Pacific theater, Feb. 24, 2022. The KC-135 Stratotanker can hold up to 200,000 pounds of fuel, which is pumped through the tanker’s flying boom and utilized mid-flight to refuel a variety of aircraft thus extending its global reach to maintain a free and open Indo-Pacific. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Yosselin Perla)
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Fueling bilateral interoperability

An F-35A Lightning II from the 354th Fighter Wing, Eielson Air Force Base, Alaska, departs from a KC-135 Stratotanker assigned to the 117th Air Refueling Squadron, Forbes Field Air National Guard Base, Topeka, Kansas, after receiving fuel over the Indo-Pacific theater, Feb. 24, 2022. The F-35As are currently deployed to Kadena Air Base, Japan, conducting integrated operations with joint partners and allies to maintain a free and open Indo-Pacific region. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Yosselin Perla)
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Fueling bilateral interoperability

An F-35A Lightning II from the 354th Fighter Wing, Eielson Air Force Base, Alaska, receives fuel from a KC-135 Stratotanker assigned to the 117th Air Refueling Squadron, Forbes Field Air National Guard Base, Topeka, Kansas, over the Indo-Pacific theater, Feb. 24, 2022. The F-35As are currently deployed to Kadena Air Base, Japan, conducting integrated operations with joint partners and allies to maintain a free and open Indo-Pacific region. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Yosselin Perla)
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Fueling bilateral interoperability

An F-35A Lightning II from the 354th Fighter Wing, Eielson Air Force Base, Alaska, approaches a KC-135 Stratotanker assigned to the 117th Air Refueling Squadron, Forbes Field Air National Guard Base, Topeka, Kansas, over the Indo-Pacific theater, Feb. 24, 2022. The F-35As are currently deployed to Kadena Air Base, Japan, conducting integrated operations with joint partners and allies to ensure a free and open Indo-Pacific region. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Yosselin Perla)
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Fueling bilateral interoperability

Tech. Sgt. Lizzie Carey, an inflight refueler assigned to the 117th Air Refueling Squadron, Forbes Field Air National Guard Base, Topeka, Kansas, walks toward the boom pod to conduct an air refueling mission for F-35A Lightning IIs from the 354th Fighter Wing, Eielson Air Force Base, Alaska, over the Indo-Pacific theater, Feb. 24, 2022. The KC-135 Stratotanker can hold up to 200,000 pounds of fuel, which is pumped through the tanker’s flying boom and utilized mid-flight to refuel a variety of aircraft thus extending its global reach to secure the Indo-Pacific theater. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Yosselin Perla)
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Fueling bilateral interoperability

U.S. Air Force Capts. Shane Dunn, left, and Todd Clain, KC-135 Stratotanker pilots assigned to the 117th Air Refueling Squadron, Forbes Field Air National Guard Base, Topeka, Kansas, currently assigned at Kadena Air Base, Japan, conduct an air refueling mission for F-35A Lightning IIs from the 354th Fighter Wing, Eielson Air Force Base, Alaska, over the Indo-Pacific theater, Feb. 24, 2022. Pacific Air Forces utilize various aircraft to maintain a flexible theater posture to enhance its ability to provide DoD options to support our allies and partners in a free and open Indo-Pacific theater. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Yosselin Perla)
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Fueling bilateral interoperability

Aircrew from the 117th Air Refueling Squadron, currently assigned at Kadena Air Base, Japan, conduct a KC-135 Stratotanker air refueling mission over the Indo-Pacific theater, Feb. 24, 2022. The crew refueled several F-35A Lighting IIs assigned to the 354th Fighter Wing, Eielson Air Force Base, Alaska, as part of routine operational training to ensure a lethal force able to respond anytime, anywhere. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Yosselin Perla)
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Fueling bilateral interoperability

U.S. Airmen from the 190th Air Refueling Wing conduct preflight checks on a KC-135 Stratotanker assigned to the 117th Air Refueling Squadron, Forbes Field Air National Guard Base, Topeka, Kansas, currently stationed at Kadena Air Base, Japan, Feb. 24, 2022. The KC-135 Stratotanker can hold up to 200,000 pounds of fuel, which is pumped through the tanker’s flying boom and utilized mid-flight to refuel a variety of aircraft thus extending its global reach to maintain a free and open Indo-Pacific. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Yosselin Perla)
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909th ARS Support Operation Iron Dagger

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Justin Paulson, 909th Air Refueling Squadron boom operator, refuels a U.S. Air Force F-35A Lightning II from the 356th Expeditionary Fighter Squadron, 354th Air Expeditionary Wing, over the Pacific Ocean in support of Operation Iron Dagger, Dec. 8, 2021. Iron Dagger provides assurance to regional allies and partners, validates the ability to deploy 5th generation aircraft around the Indo-Pacific Command area of responsibility and demonstrates interoperability in support of bilateral and joint operations. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Cesar J. Navarro)
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The thunder rolls when the Lightning flies

U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Jacob Valdez, 34th Aircraft Maintenance unit crew chief, waits for the order to begin taxiing Maj. Matthew Olson, F-35A Lightning II pilot from Hill Air Force Base, Utah, out of a parking spot Jan. 25, 2018, at Kadena Air Base, Japan. The F-35A is a 5th-generation stealth fighter developed to safely penetrate areas while avoiding radar detection. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Quay Drawdy)
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The thunder rolls when the Lightning flies

U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Jacob Valdez, 34th Aircraft Maintenance unit crew chief, secures a panel on an F-35A Lightning II Jan. 25, 2018, at Kadena Air Base, Japan. The F-35A is deployed under U.S. Pacific Command’s theater security package program, which has been in operation since 2004. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Quay Drawdy)
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