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5th Air Force

F-15C Eagles get refueled during Turkey Shoot

U.S. Air Force Capt. Craig Phelan, right, 909th Air Refueling Squadron pilot, shows Airman 1st Class Deull Arnold, left, 909th ARS boom operator, how to remove the engine cover of a KC-135 Stratotanker at Kadena Air Base, Dec. 2, 2021. The 909th ARS took part in the annual Turkey Shoot, refueling fighter jets. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Cesar J. Navarro)

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F-15C Eagles get refueled during Turkey Shoot

Three U.S. Air Force members conduct a preflight check on a KC-135 Stratotanker before take off during the annual Turkey Shoot at Kadena Air Base, Dec. 2, 2021. Pilots perform these preflight checks with maintenance workers before takeoff in order to ensure the aircraft is ready for flight. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Cesar J. Navarro)

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F-15C Eagles get refueled during Turkey Shoot

U.S. Air Force Capts. John Neilan, left, and Craig Phelan, 909th Air Refueling Squadron pilots, discuss flight plans as they taxi to the runway at Kadena Air Base, Dec. 2, 2021. The 909th ARS took part in the annual Turkey Shoot, a base-wide competition, allowing units to practice combat procedures in different circumstances. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Cesar J. Navarro)

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F-15C Eagles get refueled during Turkey Shoot

U.S. Air Force Capt. Craig Phelan, 909th Air Refueling Squadron pilot, takes control of a KC-130 Stratotanker during a Turkey Shoot competition over the Pacific Ocean, Dec. 2, 2021. The annual Turkey Shoot allows units from Kadena Air Base, Japan, to practice maneuvers and exercises that prepare them for quick and effective combat engagement. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Cesar J. Navarro)

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F-15C Eagles get refueled during Turkey Shoot

U.S. Air Force Capt. John Neilan, 909th Air Refueling Squadron pilot, speaks with his copilot as he flies a KC-135 Stratotanker during a Turkey Shoot competition over the Pacific Ocean, Dec. 2, 2021. The 909th ARS took part in the Turkey Shoot, a competition that took place across Kadena Air Base, Japan, allowing units to practice operating in potential scenarios that don’t take place daily. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Cesar J. Navarro)

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F-15C Eagles get refueled during Turkey Shoot

Airman 1st Class Deull Arnold, 909th Air Refueling Squadron boom operator, communicates with an F-15C Eagle pilot while refueling during the annual Turkey Shoot competition over the Pacific Ocean, Dec. 2, 2021. The fighter jets and their refuelers received points for holding their air space without being caught by the other team. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Cesar J. Navarro)

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F-15C Eagles get refueled during Turkey Shoot

Airman 1st Class Deull Arnold, 909th Air Refueling Squadron boom operator, observes his controls while he refuels a 67th Fighter Squadron F-15C Eagle during a Turkey Shoot competition over the Pacific Ocean, Dec. 2, 2021. Using a specialized boom attached to the back of a KC-135 Stratotanker, boom operators are experts in safely transferring thousands of gallons of fuel to other aircraft in the air. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Cesar J. Navarro)

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F-15C Eagles get refueled during Turkey Shoot

A 67th Fighter Squadron F-15C Eagle approaches a 909th Air Refueling Squadron KC-135 Stratotanker for refueling during a Turkey Shoot over the Pacific Ocean, Dec. 2, 2021. 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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F-15C Eagles get refueled during Turkey Shoot

A 67th Fighter Squadron pilot is refueled by a 909th Air Refueling Squadron KC-135 Stratotanker during a Turkey Shoot competition over the Pacific Ocean, Dec. 2, 2021. 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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F-15C Eagles get refueled during Turkey Shoot

A 67th Fighter Squadron F-15C Eagle flies next to the wing of a 909th Air Refueling Squadron KC-135 Stratotanker during a Turkey Shoot competition over the Pacific Ocean, Dec. 2, 2021. The fighter jets and their refuelers received points for holding their air space without getting caught by the other team. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Cesar J. Navarro)

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F-15C Eagles get refueled during Turkey Shoot

Published Dec. 7, 2021
By Airman 1st Class Cesar J. Navarro
18th Wing Public Affairs

KADENA AIR BASE, Japan --