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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 Refuels Eagles

Two pilots from 909th Air Refueling Squadron, Capt Matt Valenzuela and Capt Mark Richardson, perform pre-flight checks on a KC-135 Stratotanker at Kadena Air Base, Japan, Nov 6, 2021. The 909 ARS are the Pacific Air Force's lead force for air refueling U.S. and allied aircraft during all contingencies. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Soo C. Kim)
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909th ARS Refuels Eagles

An F-15C Eagle flies next to a KC-135 Stratotanker over the Pacific, Nov 6, 2021. F-15s routinely conducts freedom of navigation, joint and multilateral capabilities building taskings in support of Indo-Pacific Command operations. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Soo C. Kim)
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909th ARS Refuels Eagles

An F-15C Eagle breaks away after performing aerial refueling over the Pacific, Nov 6, 2021. Aerial refueling allows friendly aircraft to continue their mission without needing to return to the base for fuel. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Soo C. Kim)
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909th ARS Refuels Eagles

An F-15C Eagle receives fuel from KC-135 Stratotanker over the Pacific, Nov 6, 2021. The 909th Air Refueling Squadron provides combat-ready KC-135 and crew to support peacetime operations and all levels of conflict in the Indo-Pacific theater. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Soo C. Kim)
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909th ARS Refuels Eagles

An F-15C Eagle receives fuel from KC-135 Stratotanker over the Pacific, Nov 6, 2021. The 909th Air Refueling Squadron provides combat-ready KC-135 and crew to support peacetime operations and all levels of conflict in the Indo-Pacific theater. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Soo C. Kim)
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909th ARS Refuels Eagles

An F-15C Eagle receives fuel from KC-135 Stratotanker over the Pacific, Nov 6, 2021. The 909th Air Refueling Squadron provides combat-ready KC-135 and crew to support peacetime operations and all levels of conflict in the Indo-Pacific theater. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Soo C. Kim)
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909th ARS Refuels Eagles

An F-15C Eagle approaches KC-135 Stratotanker to perform aerial refueling over the Pacific, Nov 6, 2021. Aerial refueling allows friendly aircraft to continue their mission without needing to return to the base for fuel. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Soo C. Kim)
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909th ARS Refuels Eagles

An F-15C Eagle approaches KC-135 Stratotanker to perform aerial refueling over the Pacific, Nov 6, 2021. Aerial refueling allows friendly aircraft to continue their mission without needing to return to the base for fuel. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Soo C. Kim)
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909th ARS Refuels Eagles

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Andrew Liddane, 909th Air Refueling Squadron boom operator, prepares to refuel an F-15C Eagle over the Pacific, Nov 6, 2021. Boom operators directly control the metal arm located in the rear of refueling aircraft, commonly known as the "boom," to refuel ally aircraft in mid-air. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Soo C. Kim)
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909th ARS Refuels Eagles

U.S. Staff Sgt. Staff Sgt. Andrew Liddane, 909th Air Refueling Squadron boom operator, performs radio check prior to flight at Kadena Air Base, Japan, Nov 6, 2021. Boom operators like Liddane play an important role in air refueling operations by directly controlling the "boom" which transfers fuels to other aircraft mid-flight, allowing extended operation time. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Soo C. Kim)
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909th ARS Refuels Eagles

KC-135 Stratotanker crew from the 909th Air Refueling Squadron holds a pre-flight briefing at Kadena Air Base, Japan, Nov 6, 2021. The crew flew over the Pacific and refueled F-15 Eagles. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Soo C. Kim)
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Southern Beach boosts lethality, strengthens partnerships

Japan Air Self-Defense Force Lt. Gen. Yoshinori Ozaki, left, Southwestern Defense Force commander, meets with U.S. Air Force Brig. Gen. David Eaglin, right, 18th Wing commander, at Kadena Air Base, Japan, Oct. 29, 2021. Leaders from both forces met during Exercise Southern Beach, an exercise that allows both forces the opportunity to practice mission planning, flying and debriefing each other. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Anna Nolte)
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Southern Beach boosts lethality, strengthens partnerships

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Southern Beach boosts lethality, strengthens partnerships

Japan Air Self-Defense Force Col. Hidenori Ichigi, right, 2nd Tactical Airlift Group commander, speaks with U.S. Air Force Col. Ron Schochenmaier, left, 18th Wing vice commander, while JASDF Warrant Officer Nobuyoshi Sasaki, middle, 2nd Tactical Airlift Group senior enlisted leader, observes the meeting at Kadena Air Base, Japan, Oct. 28, 2021. Leaders from both forces met as part of Exercise Southern Beach, a week-long bilateral exercise to strengthen the partnership and enhance interoperability of their two forces. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Anna Nolte)
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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 departs after receiving fuel from a KC-135 Stratotanker assigned to the 909th Air Refueling Squadron over the Sea of Japan, Oct. 19, 2021. The combat search and rescue training event this KC-135 mission supported is a semiannual joint coalition training for the Korean Theater of Operations and the Pacific Air Forces as a whole. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Yosselin Perla)
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