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FARP tryouts test Airmen resolve

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Lucas Berg, 18th Logistics Readiness Squadron fuels training and support supervisor, holds a 100 pound hose bundle overhead during tryouts for the Forward Area Refueling Point team at Kadena Air Base, Japan, Oct. 21, 2022. The Airmen were tasked with conducting a timed FARP set-up and break-down, followed by a set of endurance exercises. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Jessi Roth)
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FARP tryouts test Airmen resolve

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Lucas Berg, 18th Logistics Readiness Squadron fuels training and support supervisor, carries a 100 pound hose bundle during tryouts for the Forward Area Refueling Point team at Kadena Air Base, Japan, Oct. 21, 2022. Airmen selected to join the team will receive further training to prepare them for special operations at night and in austere environments in support of forward-deployed combat units. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Jessi Roth)
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FARP tryouts test Airmen resolve

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Lucas Berg, 18th Logistics Readiness Squadron fuels training and support supervisor, drags a 300 foot hose during tryouts for the Forward Area Refueling Point team at Kadena Air Base, Japan, Oct. 21, 2022. The trials are designed to push Airmen beyond their exhaustion point, allowing the FARP team to effectively identify candidates with the potential to withstand the rigors of special operations missions. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Jessi Roth)
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FARP tryouts test Airmen resolve

Airman 1st Class Logan Weins, 18th Logistics Readiness Squadron fuels distribution operator, gets cooled off after completing his tryout for the Forward Area Refueling Point team at Kadena Air Base, Japan, Oct. 21, 2022. The trials are designed to push Airmen beyond their exhaustion point, allowing the FARP team to effectively identify candidates with the potential to withstand the rigors of special operations missions. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Jessi Roth)
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FARP tryouts test Airmen resolve

Airman 1st Class Logan Weins, 18th Logistics Readiness Squadron fuels distribution operator, rolls a 100 foot section of hose during tryouts for the Forward Area Refueling Point team at Kadena Air Base, Japan, Oct. 21, 2022. Airmen selected to join the team will receive further training to prepare them for special operations at night and in austere environments in support of forward-deployed combat units. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Jessi Roth)
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FARP tryouts test Airmen resolve

Airman 1st Class Kaleb Gissendanner, 18th Logistics Readiness Squadron fuels distribution operator, does push-ups while Forward Area Refueling Point members and fellow competitors motivate him to finish during a FARP tryout event at Kadena Air Base, Japan, Oct. 21, 2022. The Airmen were tasked with conducting a timed FARP set-up and break-down, followed by a set of endurance exercises. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Jessi Roth)
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FARP tryouts test Airmen resolve

U.S. Air Force Airmen assigned to the 18th Logistics Readiness Squadron ready a 300 foot hose for the next competitor during tryouts for the Forward Area Refueling Point team at Kadena Air Base, Japan, Oct. 21, 2022. The tryouts enabled current FARP members to identify the most mentally and physically capable Airmen to be a part of the team. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Jessi Roth)
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FARP tryouts test Airmen resolve

Senior Airman Oluwasanmi Toluwanimi, 18th Logistics Readiness Squadron fuels hydrant operator, finishes the hose squeegee during tryouts for the Forward Area Refueling Point team at Kadena Air Base, Japan, Oct. 21, 2022. The tryouts enabled current FARP members to identify the most mentally and physically capable Airmen to be a part of the team. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Jessi Roth)
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FARP tryouts test Airmen resolve

U.S. Air Force Airman Marcos Huerta-Pineda, 18th Logistics Readiness Squadron fuels hydrant operator, holds a 100 pound hose bundle overhead during tryouts for the Forward Area Refueling Point team at Kadena Air Base, Japan, Oct. 21, 2022. The trials are designed to push Airmen beyond their exhaustion point, allowing the FARP team to effectively identify candidates with the potential to withstand the rigors of special operations missions. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Jessi Roth)
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FARP tryouts test Airmen resolve

U.S. Air Force Airman Marcos Huerta-Pineda, 18th Logistics Readiness Squadron fuels hydrant operator, lifts a 100 pound hose bundle while Forward Area Refueling Point members motivate him to finish during a FARP tryout event at Kadena Air Base, Japan, Oct. 21, 2022. The tryouts enabled current FARP members to identify the most mentally and physically capable Airmen to be a part of the team. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Jessi Roth)
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FARP tryouts test Airmen resolve

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Andrew Farrell, 18th Logistics Readiness Squadron fuels facilities NCO in charge, pulls a squeegee along a hose while Forward Area Refueling Point members motivate him to finish during a FARP tryout event at Kadena Air Base, Japan, Oct. 21, 2022. Airmen selected to join the team will receive further training to prepare them for special operations at night and in austere environments in support of forward-deployed combat units. (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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18th Wing, 22nd ARW expand ACE capabilities

U.S. Air Force Airmen assigned to the 353rd Special Operations Support Squadron secure a high frequency radio antenna during an Agile Combat Employment exercise at Okuma Beach, Japan, Oct. 14, 2022. The ACE concept of operations provides flexibility by enabling U.S. forces to operate more resiliently and effectively in contested or degraded environments. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Jessi Roth)
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18th Wing, 22nd ARW expand ACE capabilities

U.S. Air Force Airmen assigned to the 18th Wing set up a tent during an Agile Combat Employment exercise at Okuma Beach, Japan, Oct. 14, 2022. The ACE concept is centered around minimizing the reliance on prepared airfields by enabling the dispersal of smaller units to various locations while still meeting operational needs. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Jessi Roth)
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18th Wing, 22nd ARW expand ACE capabilities

U.S. Air Force Airmen assigned to the 18th Wing unload a tent from the back of a truck during an Agile Combat Employment exercise at Okuma Beach, Japan, Oct. 14, 2022. The 18th Wing is dedicated to developing a force of multi-capable Airmen to drive the mission more effectively through the integration of ACE concepts. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Jessi Roth)
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18th Wing, 22nd ARW expand ACE capabilities

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Elisamuel Saezvazquez, 18th Logistics Readiness Squadron fuels service center supervisor, pulls an R-12 refueling truck hose at Kadena Air Base, Japan, Oct. 13, 2022. Airmen from the 18th Wing conducted the first hot-pit refueling of a KC-46A Pegasus at Kadena while also gaining familiarization with the aircraft, increasing Kadena’s ability to support the Indo-Pacific region. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Jessi Roth)
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