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Keen Sword 17

HH-60 Pave Hawks from 33rd Rescue Squadron and Japan Air Self-Defense Force, fly in formation behind an MC-130J from the 17th Special Operations Squadron preparing to be refueled during exercise Keen Sword 17, Nov. 7, 2016, near Okinawa, Japan. The U.S.-Japan Alliance encompasses counter-terrorism, counter-piracy, capacity building, ballistic missile defense, humanitarian assistance/disaster relief, and equipment and technology enhancement. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Stephen G. Eigel/released)
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Keen Sword 17

HH-60 Pave Hawks from 33rd Rescue Squadron and Japan Air Self-Defense Force, fly in formation behind an MC-130J from the 17th Special Operations Squadron preparing to be refueled during exercise Keen Sword 17, Nov. 7, 2016, near Okinawa, Japan. The U.S.-Japan alliance remains strong and productive through both countries’ shared commitment to a full range of military capabilities. Not only do we share common values and common concerns, we face common threats. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Stephen G. Eigel/released)
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Keen Sword 17

Staff Sgt. Korey King, 17th Special Operations Squadron loadmaster, looks out the window of an MC-130J during exercise Keen Sword 17, Nov. 7, 2016, near Okinawa, Japan. The Indo-Asia-Pacific region holds the majority of the world’s people and trade, and the Japan-U.S. alliance is the bedrock of peace, security and prosperity in this region. Exercises like Keen Sword are a decisive demonstration of the strength of the friendship between our people. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Stephen G. Eigel/released)
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909th KC-135 trains ROKAF F-15, 18th AES aircrews

A Republic of Korea Air Force F-15 Eagle maneuvers toward a refueling boom as Senior Airman Charlton Hampton, 909th Air Refueling Squadron KC-135 Stratotanker boom operator, provides positional feedback Sept. 12, 2016, over the Pacific Ocean. Hampton trained with Republic of Korea Air Force F-15 Eagles as part of a night time in-flight refueling exercise to help prepare ROKAF pilots for aerial operations in an austere environment. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Peter Reft)
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909th KC-135 trains ROKAF F-15, 18th AES aircrews

A Republic of Korea Air Force F-15 Eagle maneuvers toward a 909th Air Refueling Squadron KC-135 Stratotanker during a refueling exercise Sept. 12, 2016, over the Pacific Ocean. The 909th and ROKAF trained together to enhance nighttime, long-distance flying capability. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Peter Reft)
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909th KC-135 trains ROKAF F-15, 18th AES aircrews

Capt. Nathan Sprague, 18th Aeromedical Evacuation Squadron flight nurse instructor, reviews mission data during a nighttime training mission Sept. 12, 2016, at Kadena Air Base, Japan. Sprague evaluated 18th AES aircrew’s performance in various medical and in-flight emergency procedures during a flight on a 909th Air Refueling Squadron KC-135 Stratotanker. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Peter Reft)
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909th KC-135 trains ROKAF F-15, 18th AES aircrews

A U.S. Air Force 909th Air Refueling Squadron KC-135 Stratotanker receives 18th Aeromedical Evacuation Squadron cargo Sept. 12, 2016, at Kadena Air Base, Japan. The Stratotanker served as tanker support for Republic of Korea Air Force F-15 Eagles for a refueling exercise and as an aerial platform for 18th AES Airmen to perform a flight check of patient care procedures. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Peter Reft)
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909th KC-135 trains ROKAF F-15, 18th AES aircrews

U.S. Air Force Lt. Col. Tom Wilson, 18th Aeromedical Evacuation Squadron chief nurse, prepares equipment for a nighttime training mission Sept. 12, 2016, at Kadena Air Base, Japan. Wilson conducted a flight check of medical aircrew’s procedures for patient care and in-flight emergencies. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Peter Reft)
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909th KC-135 trains ROKAF F-15, 18th AES aircrews

U.S. Air Force Capt. Kyle Gadoury, 909th Air Refueling Squadron KC-135 Stratotanker pilot, and Maj. Jacob Johnson, 909th ARS KC-135 instructor pilot, perform a pre-flight check for a nighttime training mission Sept. 12, 2016, at Kadena Air Base, Japan. Gadoury and Johnson flew as refueling support for Republic of Korea Air Force F-15 Eagles, and they also trained with 18th Aeromedical Evacuation Squadron aircrews for in-flight patient care and emergencies. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Peter Reft)
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909th KC-135 trains ROKAF F-15, 18th AES aircrews

U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Charlton Hampton, 909th Air Refueling Squadron KC-135 Stratotanker boom operator, manipulates fueling controls Sept. 12, 2016, over the Pacific Ocean. Hampton refueled Republic of Korea Air Force F-15 Eagles as part of a nighttime in-flight refueling exercise to help prepare ROKAF pilots for long-range, nighttime operations. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Peter Reft)
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18 LRS FARP Team Refuels…Anyplace, Anytime, Anywhere

A 1st Special Operations Squadron MC-130H Combat Talon II idles on the flight line as 18th Logistics Readiness Squadron forward area refueling point members deploy a forward area manifold cart during a FARP exercise Aug. 10, 2016, at Kadena Air Base, Japan. Combining the versatility of Combat Talon II’s and FARP teams enables forward deployed aircraft to refuel anywhere, anytime. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Peter Reft)
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18 LRS FARP Team Refuels…Anyplace, Anytime, Anywhere

18th Logistics Readiness Squadron forward area refueling point and 1st Special Operations Squadron Airmen load a forward area manifold cart onto an MC-130H Combat Talon II during a nighttime refueling exercise Aug. 10, 2016, at Kadena Air Base, Japan. Regular nighttime training enables FARP and 1st SOS Airmen to stay mission ready should they be called upon for refueling operations in austere conditions. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Peter Reft)
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18 LRS FARP Team Refuels…Anyplace, Anytime, Anywhere

Airman 1st Class Jack Anderson and Senior Airman --TBD-- Jones, 18th Logistics Readiness Squadron forward area refueling point members, stow their equipment after completing a nighttime refueling exercise Aug. 10, 2016, at Kadena Air Base, Japan. FARP Airmen trained with the 1st Special Operations Squadron to hone skills necessary for safely hot refueling aircraft from an MC-130H Combat Talon II. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Peter Reft)
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18 LRS FARP Team Refuels…Anyplace, Anytime, Anywhere

An 18th Logistics Readiness Squadron forward area refueling point member observes the flight line during a nighttime refueling exercise Aug. 10, 2016, at Kadena Air Base, Japan. The 18th LRS FARP team and 1st Special Operations Squadron conducted a refueling exercise to demonstrate forward-area refueling point capability in an austere environment. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Peter Reft)
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18 LRS FARP Team Refuels…Anyplace, Anytime, Anywhere

An 18th Logistics Readiness Squadron forward area refueling point member stands ready to unload a forward area manifold cart during a nighttime refueling exercise Aug. 10, 2016, at Kadena Air Base, Japan. The 18th LRS FARP team and 1st Special Operations Squadron routinely train together in order to maintain year-round mission readiness. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Peter Reft)
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18 LRS FARP Team Refuels…Anyplace, Anytime, Anywhere

Airmen of 18th Logistics Readiness Squadron forward area refueling point and 1st Special Operations Squadron defuel a hose during a nighttime refueling exercise Aug. 10, 2016, at Kadena Air Base, Japan. The FARP team and 1st SOS train regularly to ensure safe operational procedures during contingency missions requiring refueling support in austere conditions. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Peter Reft)
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18 LRS FARP Team Refuels…Anyplace, Anytime, Anywhere

A 1st Special Operations Squadron MC-130H Combat Talon II idles on the flight line during a forward area refueling point exercise Aug. 10, 2016, at Kadena Air Base, Japan. 18th Logistics Readiness Squadron FARP members practiced loading, unloading and deploying a forward area manifold cart, allowing ground based hot refueling from a Combat Talon II. FARP operations enable aircraft from other units and sister services to refuel no matter the time or location. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Peter Reft)
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18 LRS FARP Team Refuels…Anyplace, Anytime, Anywhere

A 1st Special Operations Squadron MC-130H Combat Talon II flies during a training sortie Aug. 9, 2016, over the Pacific Ocean. The 1st SOS conducted a nighttime exercise involving the 18th Logistics Readiness Squadron forward area refueling point team. FARP members routinely train with the 1st SOS to maintain year-round mission readiness. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Peter Reft)
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18 LRS FARP Team Refuels…Anyplace, Anytime, Anywhere

A 1st Special Operations Squadron MC-130H Combat Talon II flies during a training sortie Aug. 9, 2016, over the Pacific Ocean. 18th Logistics Readiness Squadron forward area refueling members participated with the 1st SOS to maintain mission readiness. FARP teams extend Kadena Air Base’s ground refueling operations capacity involving helicopter units from sister services. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Peter Reft)
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909th ARS delivers global reach for 45 years

U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Victoria Rose Mora, 909th Air Refueling Squadron boom operator, delivers air-to-air refueling to an F-15 Eagle from the 44th Fighter Squadron under the supervision of her instructor, Staff Sgt. Cameron Bilyeu, June 30, 2016, near Okinawa, Japan. Boom operators on a KC-135 have the ability to pump thousands of pounds of fuel to any capable aircraft, thousands of feet above the ground, flying at 230 miles per hour, while only 47 feet from the receiving aircraft. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman John Linzmeier)
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