909th ARS refuels Eagles, Raptors

A U.S. Air Force F-22A Raptor assigned to the 3rd Wing breaks away from a KC-135 Stratotanker assigned to the 909th Air Refueling Squadron after receiving fuel over the Pacific Ocean, Nov. 30, 2022. Kadena’s ability to rapidly deploy a variety of aircraft demonstrates its commitment to the safety and security of the Indo-Pacific. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Tylir Meyer)

909th ARS refuels Eagles, Raptors

A U.S. Air Force F-15C Eagle assigned to the 18th Wing approaches a KC-135 Stratotanker assigned to the 909th Air Refueling Squadron to conduct aerial refueling over the Pacific Ocean, Nov. 30, 2022. The KC-135 delivers global aerial refueling capability to support joint and coalition aircraft throughout the Indo-Pacific region. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Tylir Meyer)

909th ARS refuels Eagles, Raptors

A U.S. Air Force F-22A Raptor assigned to the 3rd Wing approaches a KC-135 Stratotanker assigned to the 909th Air Refueling Squadron to conduct aerial refueling over the Pacific Ocean, Nov. 30, 2022. Kadena’s ability to rapidly deploy a variety of aircraft demonstrates its commitment to the safety and security of the Indo-Pacific. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Tylir Meyer)

909th ARS refuels Eagles, Raptors

A U.S. Air Force F-22A Raptor assigned to the 3rd Wing approaches a KC-135 Stratotanker assigned to the 909th Air Refueling Squadron to conduct aerial refueling over the Pacific Ocean, Nov. 30, 2022. With assistance from the KC-135, aircraft are able to stay in the air for longer durations, maximizing the capability to ensure regional security. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Tylir Meyer)

909th ARS refuels Eagles, Raptors

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Connor Wilkins, 909th Air Refueling Squadron boom operator, controls the boom of a KC-135 Stratotanker during refueling over the Pacific Ocean, Nov. 30, 2022. With assistance from the KC-135, aircraft are able to stay in the air for longer durations, maximizing the capability to ensure regional security. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Tylir Meyer)

909th ARS refuels Eagles, Raptors

A U.S. Air Force F-22A Raptor assigned to the 3rd Wing receives fuel from a KC-135 Stratotanker assigned to the 909th Air Refueling Squadron over the Pacific Ocean, Nov. 30, 2022. Kadena’s ability to rapidly deploy a variety of aircraft demonstrates its commitment to the safety and security of the Indo-Pacific. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Tylir Meyer)

909th ARS refuels Eagles, Raptors

A U.S. Air Force F-15C Eagle assigned to the 18th Wing breaks away from a KC-135 Stratotanker assigned to the 909th Air Refueling Squadron after conducting aerial refueling over the Pacific Ocean, Nov. 30, 2022. The KC-135 delivers global aerial refueling capability to support joint and coalition aircraft throughout the Indo-Pacific region. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Tylir Meyer)

909th ARS refuels Eagles, Raptors

U.S. Air Force Capt. Alejandro Rodriguez, 909th Air Refueling Squadron pilot, starts the engines of a KC-135 Stratotanker at Kadena Air Base, Japan, Nov. 30, 2022. The 909th ARS executed rapid deployment of KC-135s, displaying Kadena’s commitment to ensuring a free and open Indo-Pacific region. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Tylir Meyer)

909th ARS refuels Eagles, Raptors

A U.S. Air Force KC-135 Stratotanker assigned to the 909th Air Refueling Squadron sits on the flight line prior to engine start at Kadena Air Base, Japan, Nov. 30, 2022. The 909th ARS executed rapid deployment of KC-135s, displaying Kadena’s commitment to ensuring a free and open Indo-Pacific region. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Tylir Meyer)

909th ARS refuels Eagles, Raptors

Published Dec. 1, 2022
By Airman 1st Class Tylir Meyer
18th Wing Public Affairs

KADENA AIR BASE, Japan --