909th ARS celebrates international women’s day

U.S. Air Force Airmen assigned to the 18th Wing board a U.S. Air Force KC-135 Stratotanker assigned to the 909th Air Refueling Squadron at Kadena Air Base, Japan, March 8, 2024. The 909th ARS celebrated international women’s day by hosting an all women’s flight. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Yosselin Campos)

909th ARS celebrates international women’s day

U.S. Air Force Capt. Katharine Kopinski, left, and U.S. Air Force Capt. Sarah Kreiser, 909th Air Refueling Squadron pilots, fly a KC-135 Stratotanker over the Pacific Ocean, March 8, 2024. The Department of Defense honors the contributions of women serving in the military and DoD civilian forces, celebrating the richness and diversity of their achievements in March and throughout the year. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Yosselin Campos)

909th ARS celebrates international women’s day

U.S. Air Force Master Sgt. Tiffanie Ellerbe, 909th Air Refueling Squadron boom operator, refuels a U.S. Air Force F-16 Fighting Falcon assigned to the 8th Fighter Wing, Kunsan Air Base, Republic of Korea, over the Pacific Ocean, March 8, 2024. As the Department of the Air Force strives to recruit and retain talent to be the next generation fighting force, it is critical to work towards attracting women who may not have previously considered military or civil service; complex problem solvers are needed as we face our pacing challenge. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Yosselin Campos)

909th ARS celebrates international women’s day

U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Melany Bermudez, 18th Wing public affairs apprentice, documents aerial refueling over the Pacific Ocean, March 8, 2024. As the Department of the Air Force strives to recruit and retain talent to be the next generation fighting force, it is critical to work towards attracting women who may not have previously considered military or civil service; complex problem solvers are needed as we face our pacing challenge. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Yosselin Campos)

909th ARS celebrates international women’s day

U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Dana Deboer, right, 18th Operations Support Squadron intelligence analyst, watches U.S. Air Force Master Sgt. Tiffanie Ellerbe, 909th Air Refueling Squadron boom operator, perform aerial refueling over the Pacific Ocean, March 8, 2024. The 2024 Department of Defense theme for women’s history month is, “Women Who Have Made Great Achievements,” in recognition of the countless contributions women have made towards creating a positive opportunity for a brighter future. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Yosselin Campos)

909th ARS celebrates international women’s day

A U.S. Air Force F-16 Fighting Falcon assigned to the 8th Fighter Wing, Kunsan Air Base, Republic of Korea, receives fuel from a U.S. Air Force KC-135 Stratotanker assigned to the 909th Air Refueling Squadron, Kadena Air Base, Japan, over the Pacific Ocean, March 8, 2024. Refueling missions extend the breadth of U.S. aerial capabilities throughout the Indo-Pacific, demonstrating the multi-domain benefit of critical deterrence missions. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Yosselin Campos)

909th ARS celebrates international women’s day

U.S. Air Force Airmen assigned to the 18th Wing stand in front of a U.S. Air Force KC-135 Stratotanker assigned to the 909th Air Refueling Squadron at Kadena Air Base, Japan, March 8, 2024. Every March, the Department of Defense recognizes Women’s History Month to honor the achievements of military and civilian women serving their country. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Yosselin Campos)

909th ARS celebrates international women’s day

Published March 11, 2024
By Senior Airman Yosselin Campos
18th Wing Public Affairs

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