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  • A U.S. Navy F/A-18 Super Hornet approaches a KC-135 Stratotanker assigned to the 909th Air Refueling Squadron during a joint training exercise over the Pacific Ocean, Oct. 24, 2022. Interoperability among U.S. military branches is vital to ensuring a free and open Indo-Pacific by demonstrating the ability to seamlessly integrate and accomplish the mission as one cohesive team. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Jessi Roth)

    909th ARS supports Hornets in the air

    A U.S. Navy F/A-18 Super Hornet approaches a KC-135 Stratotanker assigned to the 909th Air Refueling Squadron during a joint training exercise over the Pacific Ocean, Oct. 24, 2022. Interoperability among U.S. military branches is vital to ensuring a free and open Indo-Pacific by demonstrating the ability to seamlessly integrate and accomplish the mission as one cohesive team. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Jessi Roth)
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  • U.S. Navy F/A-18 Super Hornets fly behind a KC-135 Stratotanker assigned to the 909th Air Refueling Squadron after receiving fuel during a joint training exercise over the Pacific Ocean, Oct. 24, 2022. Joint training strengthens partnerships and enhances capabilities, allowing the U.S. to maintain air supremacy and ensure a free and open Indo-Pacific. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Jessi Roth)

    909th ARS supports Hornets in the air

    U.S. Navy F/A-18 Super Hornets fly behind a KC-135 Stratotanker assigned to the 909th Air Refueling Squadron after receiving fuel during a joint training exercise over the Pacific Ocean, Oct. 24, 2022. Joint training strengthens partnerships and enhances capabilities, allowing the U.S. to maintain air supremacy and ensure a free and open Indo-Pacific. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Jessi Roth)
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  • Airman 1st Class Ethan Parker, 909th Air Refueling Squadron boom operator, oversees the refueling of a U.S. Navy F/A-18 Super Hornet during a joint training exercise over the Pacific Ocean, Oct. 24, 2022. Joint training improves interoperability among U.S. forces and enables more effective teamwork during real-world engagements. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Jessi Roth)

    909th ARS supports Hornets in the air

    Airman 1st Class Ethan Parker, 909th Air Refueling Squadron boom operator, oversees the refueling of a U.S. Navy F/A-18 Super Hornet during a joint training exercise over the Pacific Ocean, Oct. 24, 2022. Joint training improves interoperability among U.S. forces and enables more effective teamwork during real-world engagements. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Jessi Roth)
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  • Airman 1st Class Ethan Parker, 909th Air Refueling Squadron boom operator, oversees the refueling of a U.S. Navy F/A-18 Super Hornet during a joint training exercise over the Pacific Ocean, Oct. 24, 2022. Joint training strengthens partnerships and enhances capabilities, allowing the U.S. to maintain air supremacy and ensure a free and open Indo-Pacific. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Jessi Roth)

    909th ARS supports Hornets in the air

    Airman 1st Class Ethan Parker, 909th Air Refueling Squadron boom operator, oversees the refueling of a U.S. Navy F/A-18 Super Hornet during a joint training exercise over the Pacific Ocean, Oct. 24, 2022. Joint training strengthens partnerships and enhances capabilities, allowing the U.S. to maintain air supremacy and ensure a free and open Indo-Pacific. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Jessi Roth)
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  • A U.S. Navy F/A-18 Super Hornet approaches a KC-135 Stratotanker assigned to the 909th Air Refueling Squadron during a joint training exercise over the Pacific Ocean, Oct. 24, 2022. Joint training strengthens partnerships and enhances capabilities, allowing the U.S. to maintain air supremacy and ensure a free and open Indo-Pacific. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Jessi Roth)

    909th ARS supports Hornets in the air

    A U.S. Navy F/A-18 Super Hornet approaches a KC-135 Stratotanker assigned to the 909th Air Refueling Squadron during a joint training exercise over the Pacific Ocean, Oct. 24, 2022. Joint training strengthens partnerships and enhances capabilities, allowing the U.S. to maintain air supremacy and ensure a free and open Indo-Pacific. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Jessi Roth)
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  • A U.S. Navy F/A-18 Super Hornet receives fuel from a KC-135 Stratotanker assigned to the 909th Air Refueling Squadron during a joint training exercise over the Pacific Ocean, Oct. 24, 2022. During the drogue-and-probe refueling method, a retractable probe from the receiving aircraft connects with the drogue, which trails behind the tanker aircraft via a hose attached to the flying boom. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Jessi Roth)

    909th ARS supports Hornets in the air

    A U.S. Navy F/A-18 Super Hornet receives fuel from a KC-135 Stratotanker assigned to the 909th Air Refueling Squadron during a joint training exercise over the Pacific Ocean, Oct. 24, 2022. During the drogue-and-probe refueling method, a retractable probe from the receiving aircraft connects with the drogue, which trails behind the tanker aircraft via a hose attached to the flying boom. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Jessi Roth)
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  • U.S. Air Force Maj. Michael Trott, 909th Air Refueling Squadron KC-135 Stratotanker pilot, talks to his co-pilot during a refueling flight in support of a joint training exercise over the Pacific Ocean, Oct. 24, 2022. Interoperability among U.S. military branches is vital to ensuring a free and open Indo-Pacific by demonstrating the ability to seamlessly integrate and accomplish the mission as one cohesive team. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Jessi Roth)

    909th ARS supports Hornets in the air

    U.S. Air Force Maj. Michael Trott, 909th Air Refueling Squadron KC-135 Stratotanker pilot, talks to his co-pilot during a refueling flight in support of a joint training exercise over the Pacific Ocean, Oct. 24, 2022. Interoperability among U.S. military branches is vital to ensuring a free and open Indo-Pacific by demonstrating the ability to seamlessly integrate and accomplish the mission as one cohesive team. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Jessi Roth)
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  • Airman 1st Class Ethan Parker, 909th Air Refueling Squadron boom operator, preps the aircraft for take-off in support of a joint training exercise over the Pacific Ocean, Oct. 24, 2022. Joint training strengthens partnerships and enhances capabilities, allowing the U.S. to maintain air supremacy and ensure a free and open Indo-Pacific. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Jessi Roth)

    909th ARS supports Hornets in the air

    Airman 1st Class Ethan Parker, 909th Air Refueling Squadron boom operator, preps the aircraft for take-off in support of a joint training exercise over the Pacific Ocean, Oct. 24, 2022. Joint training strengthens partnerships and enhances capabilities, allowing the U.S. to maintain air supremacy and ensure a free and open Indo-Pacific. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Jessi Roth)
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  • U.S. Air Force KC-135 Stratotanker pilots assigned to the 909th Air Refueling Squadron conduct pre-flight checks prior to flight in support of a joint training exercise over the Pacific Ocean, Oct. 24, 2022. Joint training improves interoperability among U.S. forces and enables more effective teamwork during real-world engagements. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Jessi Roth)

    909th ARS supports Hornets in the air

    U.S. Air Force KC-135 Stratotanker pilots assigned to the 909th Air Refueling Squadron conduct pre-flight checks prior to flight in support of a joint training exercise over the Pacific Ocean, Oct. 24, 2022. Joint training improves interoperability among U.S. forces and enables more effective teamwork during real-world engagements. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Jessi Roth)
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  • U.S. Air Force Maj. Michael Trott, 909th Air Refueling Squadron KC-135 Stratotanker pilot, conducts pre-flight checks prior to a flight in support of a joint training exercise over the Pacific Ocean, Oct. 24, 2022. Interoperability among U.S. military branches is vital to ensuring a free and open Indo-Pacific by demonstrating the ability to seamlessly integrate and accomplish the mission as one cohesive team. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Jessi Roth)

    909th ARS supports Hornets in the air

    U.S. Air Force Maj. Michael Trott, 909th Air Refueling Squadron KC-135 Stratotanker pilot, conducts pre-flight checks prior to a flight in support of a joint training exercise over the Pacific Ocean, Oct. 24, 2022. Interoperability among U.S. military branches is vital to ensuring a free and open Indo-Pacific by demonstrating the ability to seamlessly integrate and accomplish the mission as one cohesive team. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Jessi Roth)
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  • A KC-135 Stratotanker assigned to the 909th Air Refueling Squadron is parked on the flightline prior to flight in support of a joint training exercise over the Pacific Ocean, Oct. 24, 2022. Joint training strengthens partnerships and enhances capabilities, allowing the U.S. to maintain air supremacy and ensure a free and open Indo-Pacific. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Jessi Roth)

    909th ARS supports Hornets in the air

    A KC-135 Stratotanker assigned to the 909th Air Refueling Squadron is parked on the flightline prior to flight in support of a joint training exercise over the Pacific Ocean, Oct. 24, 2022. Joint training strengthens partnerships and enhances capabilities, allowing the U.S. to maintain air supremacy and ensure a free and open Indo-Pacific. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Jessi Roth)
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  • A crew chief assigned to the 909th Aircraft Maintenance Unit moves a staircase after securing the drogue to a KC-135 Stratotanker prior to a flight in support of a joint training exercise over the Pacific Ocean, Oct. 24, 2022. The drogue trails behind the tanker on a flexible hose. During aerial refueling, it connects with a retractable probe on the receiving aircraft to deliver fuel. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Jessi Roth)

    909th ARS supports Hornets in the air

    A crew chief assigned to the 909th Aircraft Maintenance Unit moves a staircase after securing the drogue to a KC-135 Stratotanker prior to a flight in support of a joint training exercise over the Pacific Ocean, Oct. 24, 2022. The drogue trails behind the tanker on a flexible hose. During aerial refueling, it connects with a retractable probe on the receiving aircraft to deliver fuel. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Jessi Roth)
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    909th ARS supports Hornets in the air

    • Published Nov. 6, 2022
    • By Senior Airman Jessi Roth
    • 18th Wing Public Affairs
    KADENA AIR BASE, Japan --  
    F/A-18 Super Hornet U.S. Navy Kadena Air Base PACAF 909th ARS Aerial Refueling KC-135 Stratotanker

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