909th ARS keeps Green Knights flying during KFT 24

A U.S. Marine Corps F-35B Lightning II assigned to Marine Fighter Attack Squadron 121, Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni, Japan, conducts aerial refueling with a KC-135 Stratotanker assigned to the 909th Air Refueling Squadron, Kadena Air Base, Japan, during Korea Flying Training 24 over the Republic of Korea, April 25, 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 Senior Airman Tylir Meyer)

909th ARS keeps Green Knights flying during KFT 24

A U.S. Marine Corps F-35B Lightning II assigned to Marine Fighter Attack Squadron 121, Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni, Japan, flies to the wing of a KC-135 Stratotanker assigned to the 909th Air Refueling Squadron, Kadena Air Base, Japan, after conducting aerial refueling during Korea Flying Training 24 over the Republic of Korea, April 25, 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 Senior Airman Tylir Meyer)

909th ARS keeps Green Knights flying during KFT 24

A U.S. Marine Corps F-35B Lightning II assigned to Marine Fighter Attack Squadron 121, Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni, Japan, flies to the rear of a KC-135 Stratotanker assigned to the 909th Air Refueling Squadron, Kadena Air Base, Japan, to conduct aerial refueling during Korea Flying Training 24 over the Republic of Korea, April 25, 2024. The U.S. is committed to conducting exercises with partners and allies, and will continue to send the most advanced military forces to the region to ensure the peace and security of the Indo-Pacific. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Tylir Meyer)

909th ARS keeps Green Knights flying during KFT 24

A U.S. Marine Corps F-35B Lightning II assigned to Marine Fighter Attack Squadron 121, Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni, Japan, approaches a KC-135 Stratotanker assigned to the 909th Air Refueling Squadron, Kadena Air Base, Japan, to conduct aerial refueling during Korea Flying Training 24 over the Republic of Korea, April 25, 2024. The U.S. is committed to conducting exercises with partners and allies, and will continue to send the most advanced military forces to the region to ensure the peace and security of the Indo-Pacific. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Tylir Meyer)

909th ARS keeps Green Knights flying during KFT 24

A U.S. Marine Corps F-35B Lightning II assigned to Marine Fighter Attack Squadron 121, Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni, Japan, conducts aerial refueling with a KC-135 Stratotanker assigned to the 909th Air Refueling Squadron, Kadena Air Base, Japan, during Korea Flying Training 24 over the Republic of Korea, April 25, 2024. Kadena serves as a hub for airpower in the Pacific, ensuring readiness to project force capabilities and provide support to regional allies and partners when called upon. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Tylir Meyer

909th ARS keeps Green Knights flying during KFT 24

A U.S. Marine Corps F-35B Lightning II assigned to Marine Fighter Attack Squadron 121, Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni, Japan, conducts aerial refueling with a KC-135 Stratotanker assigned to the 909th Air Refueling Squadron, Kadena Air Base, Japan, during Korea Flying Training 24 over the Republic of Korea, April 25, 2024. Kadena serves as a hub for airpower in the Pacific, ensuring readiness to project force capabilities and provide support to regional allies and partners when called upon. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Tylir Meyer)

909th ARS keeps Green Knights flying during KFT 24

Published May 3, 2024
By Senior Airman Tylir Meyer
18th Wing Public Affairs

KADENA AIR BASE, Japan --

A U.S. Marine Corps F-35B Lightning II assigned to Marine Fighter Attack Squadron 121, Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni, Japan, conducts aerial refueling with a KC-135 Stratotanker assigned to the 909th Air Refueling Squadron, Kadena Air Base, Japan, during Korea Flying Training 24 over the Republic of Korea, April 25, 2024. Kadena serves as a hub for airpower in the Pacific, ensuring readiness to project force capabilities and provide support to regional allies and partners when called upon