909th ARS refuels Navy P-8 Poseidon

U.S. Air Force Airmen assigned to the 718th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron and 909th Aircraft Maintenance Unit review KC-135 Stratotanker maintenance records at Kadena Air Base, Japan, Feb. 1, 2024. Kadena conducts operations in support of the defense of Japan, as well as U.S. efforts to preserve a free and open Indo-Pacific. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Melany Bermudez)

909th ARS refuels Navy P-8 Poseidon

U.S. Air Force Capt. Elizabeth Luke, 909th Air Refueling Squadron pilot, conducts pre-flight checks for a U.S. Air Force KC-135 Stratotanker at Kadena Air Base, Japan, Feb. 1, 2024. Kadena conducts operations in support of the defense of Japan, as well as U.S. efforts to preserve a free and open Indo-Pacific.(U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Melany Bermudez)

909th ARS refuels Navy P-8 Poseidon

A U.S. Navy P-8 Poseidon approaches a U.S. Air Force KC-135 Stratotanker, assigned to the 909th Air Refueling Squadron, Kadena Air Base, Japan, to receive aerial refueling over the Pacific Ocean, Feb. 1, 2024. The 909th ARS is the Pacific Air Force's lead force for air refueling joint and Allied aircraft during all contingencies. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Melany Bermudez)

909th ARS refuels Navy P-8 Poseidon

U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Dave Jan Gabriel, 909th Air Refueling Squadron boom operator, refuels a U.S. Navy P-8 Poseidon over the Pacific Ocean, Feb. 1, 2024. Boom operators directly control the metal arm located in the rear of refueling aircraft, commonly known as the boom, to refuel joint and Allied aircraft in mid-air. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Melany Bermudez)

909th ARS refuels Navy P-8 Poseidon

A U.S. Navy P-8 Poseidon approaches a U.S. Air Force KC-135 Stratotanker, assigned to the 909th Air Refueling Squadron, Kadena Air Base, Japan, to receive aerial refueling over the Pacific Ocean, Feb. 1, 2024. Aerial refueling capabilities extend airborne training time and combat radius, ensuring U.S. and allied nation aircraft are postured to maintain regional peace and stability within the Indo-Pacific area of responsibility. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Melany Bermudez)

909th ARS refuels Navy P-8 Poseidon

U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Dave Jan Gabriel, 909th Air Refueling Squadron boom operator, celebrates after refueling a U.S. Navy P-8 Poseidon over the Pacific Ocean, Feb. 1, 2024. Boom operators directly control the metal arm located in the rear of refueling aircraft, commonly known as the boom, to refuel joint and Allied aircraft in mid-air. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Melany Bermudez)

909th ARS refuels Navy P-8 Poseidon

A U.S. Navy P-8 Poseidon flies away from a U.S. Air Force KC-135 Stratotanker assigned to the 909th Air Refueling Squadron, Kadena Air Base, Japan, after aerial refueling over the Pacific Ocean, Feb. 1, 2024. Aerial refueling capabilities extend airborne training time and combat radius, ensuring joint and Allied aircraft are postured to maintain regional peace and stability within the Indo-Pacific area of responsibility. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Melany Bermudez)

909th ARS refuels Navy P-8 Poseidon

Published Feb. 6, 2024
By Airman 1st Class Melany Bermudez
18th Wing Public Affairs

KADENA AIR BASE, Japan. --

A U.S. Air Force KC-135 Stratotanker assigned to the 909th Air Refueling Squadron conducts aerial refueling with a U.S.Navy P-8 Poseidon over the Pacific Ocean, Feb. 1, 2024. The 909th ARS is the Pacific Air Force's lead force for air refueling joint and Allied aircraft during all contingencies.