How Kadena keeps its Eagles flying

Senior Airman Nathen Sanchez, 18th Logistics Readiness Squadron fuels distribution operator, carries a refueling hose to an F-15 Eagle during a hot-pit refueling at Kadena Air Base, Japan, June 14, 2022. Hot-pit refueling uses a single-point refuel pump which allows an aircraft to be refueled immediately after landing, with the engine running. This cuts down on response time and ensures the mission can be completed anytime, anywhere. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Sebastian Romawac)

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How Kadena keeps its Eagles flying

A 67th Aircraft Maintenance Unit F-15 avionics system journeyman marshals an F-15 Eagle for a hot-pit refueling at Kadena Air Base, Japan, June 14, 2022. Hot-pit refueling uses a single-point refuel pump which allows an aircraft to be refueled immediately after landing, with the engine running. This cuts down on response time and ensures the mission can be completed anytime, anywhere. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Sebastian Romawac)

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How Kadena keeps its Eagles flying

Airman 1st Class Richaurd Hill, 18th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron assistant dedicated crew chief, successfully marshals an F-15 Eagle for a hot-pit refueling at Kadena Air Base, Japan, June 14, 2022. Airmen from the 67th AMU, 18th Logistics Readiness Squadron and 44th AMU worked in unison to complete hot-pit refueling for several F-15s, ensuring Kadena’s capability to maintain a free and open Indo-Pacific. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Sebastian Romawac)

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How Kadena keeps its Eagles flying

A 44th Fighter Squadron pilot smiles for a picture during an F-15 hot-pit refueling at Kadena Air Base, Japan, June 14, 2022. Hot-pit refueling uses a single-point refuel pump which allows an aircraft to be refueled immediately after landing, with the engine running. This cuts down on response time and ensures the mission can be completed anytime, anywhere. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Sebastian Romawac)

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How Kadena keeps its Eagles flying

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Skylar Frias, 18th Logistics Readiness Squadron cryogenics technician, transfers liquid oxygen in a beaker for an odor test at Kadena Air Base, Japan, June 16, 2022. An odor test ensures the liquid oxygen is still in good quality for use by aviators in high altitudes. Liquid oxygen has to be at least 99.5 percent pure oxygen in order for it to be used. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Sebastian Romawac)

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How Kadena keeps its Eagles flying

Senior Airman Jacob Crawford, 18th Logistics Readiness Squadron cryogenics technician, prepares a liquid oxygen cart at Kadena Air Base, Japan, June 16, 2022. When an aircraft goes to high altitudes or is in a high risk situation, cryogenics technicians ensure aircrews have a breathable supply of pure oxygen. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Sebastian Romawac)

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How Kadena keeps its Eagles flying

Senior Airman Alexzandar Sanchez, 44th Aircraft Maintenance Unit avionics technician, completes a hot-pit refueling on an F-15 Eagle at Kadena Air Base, Japan, June 14, 2022. Airmen from the 44th AMU, 18th Logistics Readiness Squadron and 67th AMU worked in unison to complete hot-pit refueling for several F-15s, ensuring Kadena’s capability to maintain a free and open Indo-Pacific. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Sebastian Romawac)

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How Kadena keeps its Eagles flying

An 18th Logistics Readiness Squadron fuels distribution operator, right, carries a refueling hose from an F-15 Eagle after a successful hot-pit refueling at Kadena Air Base, Japan, June 14, 2022. Hot-pit refueling uses a single-point refuel pump which allows an aircraft to be refueled immediately after landing, with the engine running. This cuts down on response time and ensures the mission can be completed anytime, anywhere. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Sebastian Romawac)

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How Kadena keeps its Eagles flying

Airman 1st Class Richaurd Hill, 18th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron assistant dedicated crew chief, marshals an F-15 Eagle for a hot-pit refueling at Kadena Air Base, Japan, June 14, 2022. Airmen from the 44th AMU, 18th Logistics Readiness Squadron and 67th AMU worked in unison to complete hot-pit refueling for several F-15s, ensuring Kadena’s capability to maintain a free and open Indo-Pacific. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Sebastian Romawac)

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How Kadena keeps its Eagles flying

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Skylar Frias, 18th Logistics Readiness Squadron cryogenics technician, prepares a liquid oxygen cart at Kadena Air Base, Japan, June 16, 2022. When an aircraft goes to high altitudes or is in a high risk situation, cryogenics technicians ensure aircrews have a breathable supply of pure oxygen. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Sebastian Romawac)

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How Kadena keeps its Eagles flying

Published June 16, 2022
By Airman 1st Class Sebastian Romawac
18th Wing Public Affairs

KADENA AIR BASE, Japan -- Senior Airman Nathen Sanchez, 18th Logistics Readiness Squadron fuels distribution operator, carries a refueling hose to an F-15 Eagle during a hot-pit refueling at Kadena Air Base, Japan, June 14, 2022. Hot-pit refueling uses a single-point refuel pump which allows an aircraft to be refueled immediately after landing, with the engine running. This cuts down on response time and ensures the mission can be completed anytime, anywhere. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Sebastian Romawac)