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Fueling the fight over night

The cockpit of a 909th Air Refueling Squadron KC-135 Stratotanker shines bright in the pitch black darkness of the night, during an aerial refueling over the Pacific Ocean, April 14, 2022. Nighttime aerial refueling is a vital ability for Kadena, allowing fighter jets to stay airborne longer and command the sky at all times. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Cesar J. Navarro)
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Fueling the fight over night

A 44th Fighter Squadron F-15C Eagle is refueled by a 909th Air Refueling Squadron KC-135 Stratotanker during a nighttime aerial refueling over the Pacific Ocean, April 14, 2022. Nighttime aerial refueling allows aircraft to accomplish their mission efficiently, eliminating the need to return to base for fuel and allowing aircraft to continue operating in all domains. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Cesar J. Navarro)
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Fueling the fight overnight

A 44th Fighter Squadron F-15C Eagle waits to be refueled by a 909th Air Refueling Squadron KC-135 Stratotanker during a nighttime aerial refueling over the Pacific Ocean, April 14, 2022. During nighttime refueling, the boom operator and fighter pilot have to maintain clear and constant communication, ensuring operations are carried out safely and efficiently during low visibility. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Cesar J. Navarro)
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Fueling the fight overnight

A 44th Fighter Squadron F-15C Eagle approaches a 909th Air Refueling Squadron KC-135 Stratotanker for an aerial refuel at night over the Pacific Ocean, April 14, 2022. Nighttime aerial refueling is a vital ability for Kadena, allowing fighter jets to stay airborne longer and command the sky at all times. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Cesar J. Navarro)
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Fueling the fight overnight

A 44th Fighter Squadron F-15C Eagle is refueled by a 909th Air Refueling Squadron KC-135 Stratotanker during a nighttime aerial refueling over the Pacific Ocean, April 14, 2022. Nighttime aerial refueling allows aircraft to accomplish the mission efficiently, eliminating the need to return to base for fuel and allowing aircraft to operate in the cover of darkness. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Cesar J. Navarro)
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Fueling the fight overnight

Senior Airman Bryan Clement, 909th Air Refueling Squadron boom operator, refuels a 44th Fighter Squadron F-15C Eagle over the Pacific Ocean, April 14, 2022. During nighttime refueling, the boom operator and fighter pilot have to maintain clear and constant communication, ensuring operations are carried out safely and efficiently during low visibility. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Cesar J. Navarro)
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Fueling the fight overnight

Senior Airman Bryan Clement, 909th Air Refueling Squadron boom operator, documents flight statistics during nighttime aerial refueling over the Pacific Ocean, April 14, 2022. The flight crew annotate the amount of fuel they offload, the altitude that aerial refueling is performed and any communications with foreign actors they have during the flight. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Cesar J. Navarro)
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Fueling the fight overnight

U.S. Air Force Capts. Kyle Weinell, left, and Trevor Gardener, 909th Air Refueling Squadron pilots, fly a KC-135 before nighttime aerial refueling over the Pacific Ocean, April 14, 2022. Nighttime aerial refueling is a vital ability of Kadena, allowing fighter jets to stay airborne longer and continuously command the skies. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Cesar J. Navarro)
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Fueling the fight overnight

Senior Airman Bryan Clement, right, 909th Air Refueling Squadron boom operator, watches as U.S. Air Force Capt. Trevor Gardener, left, 909th ARS pilot, and his co-pilot finish their preflight checks at Kadena Air Base, Japan, April 14, 2022. During preflight checks, the 909th ARS flight crew have different responsibilities to take care of; making preflight checks and takeoff a team effort. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Cesar J. Navarro)
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Fueling the fight overnight

Airman 1st Class Oscar Robles-Salinas, 909th Aircraft Maintenance Unit jet engine mechanic, helps and observes as pilots of the 909th Air Refueling Squadron KC-135 Stratotanker conduct a safety walkaround of the jet at Kadena Air Base, Japan, April 14, 2022. The 909th ARS flight crew and 909th Aircraft Maintenance Unit Airmen conduct preflight checks and preparation of the aircraft ensures a safe and efficient flight. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Cesar J. Navarro)
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Fueling the fight overnight

U.S. Air Force Capt. Kyle Weinell, 909th Air Refueling Squadron pilot, smiles as he goes over a preflight checklist with fellow crew members at Kadena Air Base, Japan, April 14, 2022. The preflight checklist for the KC-135 Stratotanker was updated April 9, 2022 at Kadena, for the first time since 2003. The new checklist aims to be safer and more well-rounded, ensuring the safety of flight crews conducting missions around the clock. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Cesar J. Navarro)
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Fueling the fight overnight

A 909th Air Refueling Squadron flight crew reviews a KC-135 Stratotanker preflight checklist Kadena Air Base, Japan, April 14, 2022. The 909th ARS flight crew and 909th Aircraft Maintenance Unit Airmen conduct preflight checks and preparation of the aircraft ensures a safe and efficient flight. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Cesar J. Navarro)
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909th ARS perform versatile refueling

Members from the 18th Logistics Readiness Squadron and 909th Aircraft Maintenance Unit conduct a hot pit refueling on a 909th Air Refueling Squadron KC-135 Stratotanker at Kadena Air Base, Japan, April 5, 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 procedure is used with fighter jets frequently, but is very new to the KC-135 Stratotanker, making it essential to practice and add to the long list of capabilities available to the Pacific Air Forces. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Cesar J. Navarro)
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909th ARS perform versatile refueling

Members from the 18th Logistics Readiness Squadron and 909th Aircraft Maintenance Unit conduct a hot pit refueling on a 909th Air Refueling Squadron KC-135 Stratotanker at Kadena Air Base, Japan, April 5, 2022. Members of the 18th LRS operate an R-11 refueling truck while 909th AMU members safely refuel aircraft. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Cesar J. Navarro)
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909th ARS perform versatile refueling

U.S. Air Force Capt. Brandt Silvi, 909th Air Refueling Squadron KC-135 pilot, smiles as he steers the aircraft during an aerial refueling over the Pacific Ocean, April 5, 2022. The 909th ARS pilots listen to the conversation between the boom operator and fighter pilots, maneuvering their jet and paying attention to any changes that they may need to make inside the cockpit. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Cesar J. Navarro)
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909th ARS perform versatile refueling

U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Samantha Grendahl, 909th Air Refueling Squadron boom operator, refuels a 44th Fighter Squadron F-15C Eagle during an aerial refueling over the Pacific Ocean, April 5, 2022. During the refueling, the boom operator and fighter pilot have to maintain clear and constant communication, ensuring operations are carried out safely and efficiently. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Cesar J. Navarro)
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909th ARS perform versatile refueling

A 44th Fighter Squadron F-15C Eagle is refueled by a 909th Air Refueling Squadron KC-135 Stratotanker boom operator, during an aerial refueling over the Pacific Ocean, April 5, 2022. During the refueling, the boom operator and fighter pilot have to maintain clear and constant communication, ensuring operations are carried out safely and efficiently. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Cesar J. Navarro)
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909th ARS perform versatile refueling

F-15C Eagles, assigned to the 44th Fighter Squadron, fly beside a 909th Air Refueling Squadron KC-135 Stratotanker in preparation for aerial refueling over the Pacific Ocean, April 5, 2022. Aerial refueling allows aircraft to accomplish the mission efficiently, eliminating the need to return to base for fuel. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Cesar J. Navarro)
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909th ARS perform versatile refueling

A 44th Fighter Squadron F-15C Eagle flies below a 909th Air Refueling Squadron KC-135 Stratotanker in preparation for an aerial refueling over the Pacific Ocean, April 5, 2022. Aerial refueling is a vital asset for Kadena, allowing fighter jets to stay airborne longer and command the sky. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Cesar J. Navarro)
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909th ARS perform versatile refueling

A 44th Fighter Squadron F-15C Eagle approaches a 909th Air Refueling Squadron KC-135 Stratotanker to engage in aerial refueling over the Pacific Ocean, April 5, 2022. Aerial refueling is a vital asset for Kadena, allowing fighter jets to stay airborne longer and command the sky. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Cesar J. Navarro)
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