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909th ARS supports Hornets in the air

A U.S. Navy F/A-18 Super Hornet approaches a KC-135 Stratotanker assigned to the 909th Air Refueling Squadron during a joint training exercise over the Pacific Ocean, Oct. 24, 2022. Interoperability among U.S. military branches is vital to ensuring a free and open Indo-Pacific by demonstrating the ability to seamlessly integrate and accomplish the mission as one cohesive team. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Jessi Roth)
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909th ARS supports Hornets in the air

Airman 1st Class Ethan Parker, 909th Air Refueling Squadron boom operator, oversees the refueling of a U.S. Navy F/A-18 Super Hornet during a joint training exercise over the Pacific Ocean, Oct. 24, 2022. Joint training strengthens partnerships and enhances capabilities, allowing the U.S. to maintain air supremacy and ensure a free and open Indo-Pacific. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Jessi Roth)
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909th ARS supports Hornets in the air

A U.S. Navy F/A-18 Super Hornet approaches a KC-135 Stratotanker assigned to the 909th Air Refueling Squadron during a joint training exercise over the Pacific Ocean, Oct. 24, 2022. Joint training strengthens partnerships and enhances capabilities, allowing the U.S. to maintain air supremacy and ensure a free and open Indo-Pacific. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Jessi Roth)
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909th ARS supports Hornets in the air

A U.S. Navy F/A-18 Super Hornet receives fuel from a KC-135 Stratotanker assigned to the 909th Air Refueling Squadron during a joint training exercise over the Pacific Ocean, Oct. 24, 2022. During the drogue-and-probe refueling method, a retractable probe from the receiving aircraft connects with the drogue, which trails behind the tanker aircraft via a hose attached to the flying boom. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Jessi Roth)
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909th ARS supports Hornets in the air

U.S. Air Force Maj. Michael Trott, 909th Air Refueling Squadron KC-135 Stratotanker pilot, talks to his co-pilot during a refueling flight in support of a joint training exercise over the Pacific Ocean, Oct. 24, 2022. Interoperability among U.S. military branches is vital to ensuring a free and open Indo-Pacific by demonstrating the ability to seamlessly integrate and accomplish the mission as one cohesive team. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Jessi Roth)
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909th ARS supports Hornets in the air

Airman 1st Class Ethan Parker, 909th Air Refueling Squadron boom operator, preps the aircraft for take-off in support of a joint training exercise over the Pacific Ocean, Oct. 24, 2022. Joint training strengthens partnerships and enhances capabilities, allowing the U.S. to maintain air supremacy and ensure a free and open Indo-Pacific. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Jessi Roth)
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909th ARS supports Hornets in the air

U.S. Air Force KC-135 Stratotanker pilots assigned to the 909th Air Refueling Squadron conduct pre-flight checks prior to flight in support of a joint training exercise over the Pacific Ocean, Oct. 24, 2022. Joint training improves interoperability among U.S. forces and enables more effective teamwork during real-world engagements. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Jessi Roth)
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909th ARS supports Hornets in the air

U.S. Air Force Maj. Michael Trott, 909th Air Refueling Squadron KC-135 Stratotanker pilot, conducts pre-flight checks prior to a flight in support of a joint training exercise over the Pacific Ocean, Oct. 24, 2022. Interoperability among U.S. military branches is vital to ensuring a free and open Indo-Pacific by demonstrating the ability to seamlessly integrate and accomplish the mission as one cohesive team. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Jessi Roth)
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909th ARS supports Hornets in the air

A KC-135 Stratotanker assigned to the 909th Air Refueling Squadron is parked on the flightline prior to flight in support of a joint training exercise over the Pacific Ocean, Oct. 24, 2022. Joint training strengthens partnerships and enhances capabilities, allowing the U.S. to maintain air supremacy and ensure a free and open Indo-Pacific. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Jessi Roth)
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909th ARS supports Hornets in the air

A crew chief assigned to the 909th Aircraft Maintenance Unit moves a staircase after securing the drogue to a KC-135 Stratotanker prior to a flight in support of a joint training exercise over the Pacific Ocean, Oct. 24, 2022. The drogue trails behind the tanker on a flexible hose. During aerial refueling, it connects with a retractable probe on the receiving aircraft to deliver fuel. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Jessi Roth)
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909th ARS keeps bombers airborne

A U.S. Air Force 5th Bomb Wing B-52H Stratofortress departs after receiving fuel from a 909th Air Refueling Squadron KC-135 Stratotanker over the Pacific Ocean, Oct. 27, 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 Jessi Roth)
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909th ARS keeps bombers airborne

A U.S. Air Force 5th Bomb Wing B-52H Stratofortress receives fuel from a 909th Air Refueling Squadron KC-135 Stratotanker over the Pacific Ocean, Oct. 27, 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 Jessi Roth)
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909th ARS keeps bombers airborne

A U.S. Air Force 5th Bomb Wing B-52H Stratofortress approaches a 909th Air Refueling Squadron KC-135 Stratotanker for aerial refueling over the Pacific Ocean, Oct. 27, 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 Jessi Roth)
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909th ARS keeps bombers airborne

A KC-135 Stratotanker assigned to the 909th Air Refueling Squadron sits on the flightline prior to an early morning refueling flight at Kadena Air Base, Japan, Oct. 27, 2022. The KC-135 Stratotanker provides the core aerial refueling capability for the Department of Defense, supporting the U.S. Navy, U.S. Marine Corps, and Allied nation aircraft. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Jessi Roth)
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Advanced fighters to deploy to Kadena through phased F-15 withdrawal

An F-15C Eagle assigned to the 44th Fighter Squadron approaches a KC-135 Stratotanker to receive aerial refueling while flying in support of a bilateral exercise with the Japan Air Self Defense Force over the Pacific Ocean, Sept. 15, 2022. Bilateral training builds trusting relationships among foreign and domestic forces and ensures the 18th Wing and host-nation allies are able to come together to effectively respond to demanding scenarios. Starting in November, the Department of Defense will commence a phased withdrawal of F-15 C/D aircraft forward-deployed to Kadena Air Base over the next two years. The U.S. will continue to maintain a steady-state presence at Kadena by deploying newer and more advanced aircraft to backfill the F-15s as they retire. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Jessi Roth)
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Exercise Southern Beach strengthens bilateral partnerships

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Jordan Barker, 909th Air Refueling Squadron boom operator, delivers fuel to a 44th Fighter Squadron F-15C Eagle during Exercise Southern Beach, over the Pacific Ocean, Sept. 15, 2022. Bilateral training builds trusting relationships among foreign and domestic forces and ensures the 18th Wing and host-nation allies are able to come together to effectively respond to demanding scenarios. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Jessi Roth)
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Exercise Southern Beach strengthens bilateral partnerships

An F-15C Eagle assigned to the 44th Fighter Squadron departs after receiving aerial refueling while flying in support of Exercise Southern Beach over the Pacific Ocean, Sept. 15, 2022. Exercise Southern Beach is part of a continual effort to enhance interoperability between U.S. Forces and host nations, building a partnership that can effectively operate high-end missions in defense of a free and open Indo-Pacific region. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Jessi Roth)
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Exercise Southern Beach strengthens bilateral partnerships

An F-15C Eagle assigned to the 44th Fighter Squadron approaches a KC-135 Stratotanker to receive aerial refueling while flying in support of Exercise Southern Beach over the Pacific Ocean, Sept. 15, 2022. Bilateral training builds trusting relationships among foreign and domestic forces and ensures the 18th Wing and host-nation allies are able to come together to effectively respond to demanding scenarios. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Jessi Roth)
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Exercise Southern Beach strengthens bilateral partnerships

U.S. Air Force Maj. Daniel Ha and Capt. Jessica Wallander, 909th Air Refueling Squadron KC-135 Stratotanker pilots, review the flight plan prior to a refueling mission in support of Exercise Southern Beach at Kadena Air Base, Japan, Sept. 15, 2022. Exercise Southern Beach is part of a continual effort to enhance interoperability between U.S. Forces and host nations, building a partnership that can effectively operate high-end missions in defense of a free and open Indo-Pacific region. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Jessi Roth)
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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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