909th ARS keeps the Marines flying

A U.S. Marine Corps F/A-18 Hornet pulls away from a U.S. Air Force KC-135 Stratotanker from Kadena Air Base after refueling over the Pacific Jan. 3, 2024. Conducting joint operations enhances the lethality and readiness of U.S. forces and its ability to project superior airpower to the Indo-Pacific region. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Cedriue Oldaker)

A U.S. Marine Corps F/A-18 Hornet is refueled by a U.S. Air Force KC-135 Stratotanker from Kadena Air Base over the Pacific Jan. 3, 2024. The 909th Air Refueling Squadron conducts joint operations throughout the Indo-Pacific region, demonstrating the critical role mobility forces have in projecting the joint force anywhere, anytime. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Cedriue Oldaker)

909th ARS keeps the Marines flying

A U.S. Marine Corps F/A-18 Hornet is refueled by a U.S. Air Force KC-135 Stratotanker from Kadena Air Base over the Pacific Jan. 3, 2024. Conducting joint operations enhances the lethality and readiness of U.S. forces and its ability to project superior airpower to the Indo-Pacific region. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Cedriue Oldaker)

909th ARS keeps the Marines flying

A U.S. Marine Corps F/A-18 Hornet prepares to be refueled by a U.S. Air Force KC-135 Stratotanker from Kadena Air Base over the Pacific, Jan. 3, 2024. The Hornet remains the workhorse of Marine Corps tactical aviation, and supports operational deployments around the globe. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Cedriue Oldaker)

909th ARS keeps the Marines flying

Published Jan. 16, 2024
By Senior Airman Cedrique Oldaker
18th Wing Public Affairs

KADENA AIR BASE, Japan -- A U.S. Marine Corps F/A-18 Hornet pulls away from a U.S. Air Force KC-135 Stratotanker from Kadena Air Base after refueling over the Pacific Jan. 3, 2024. Conducting joint operations enhances the lethality and readiness of U.S. forces and its ability to project superior airpower to the Indo-Pacific region. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Cedriue Oldaker)