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  • 18th LRS conducts FARP tryouts

    Airmen assigned to the 18th Logistics Readiness Squadron, petroleum, oils and lubricants flight, competed in a forward area refueling point try out hosted by the FARP team at Kadena Air Base, Japan, May 16, 2025. The trial allowed the FARP team to effectively select the most capable candidates able

  • 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

  • Minimal ground time, maximum refueling

    Kadena Air Base Airmen performed hot-pit refueling operations on a KC-135 Stratotanker assigned to the 6th Air Refueling Wing, June 28, 2022. Hot-pit refueling allows the aircraft to keep its engines running while receiving fuel, which minimizes ground time and ensures the mission will continue with