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Nov. 9, 2023
US Air Force completes first commercial air-to-air refueling of fighter aircraft

The U.S. Air Force is shifting the way it builds and maintains readiness for flight operations by way of commercial enterprise.
Nov. 9, 2023
Team Osan champions efficient transportation methods

This groundbreaking initiative is the first ever U.S. Air Force contracted aerial refueling to support their fighter aircraft. The mission supported F-16 Fighting Falcons assigned to the 51st Fighter Wing, enroute to Commando Sling 23. CS23 is a Pacific Air Forces-sponsored bilateral training event
Jan. 20, 2017
AMC enables first international F-35B deployment

Air Mobility Command Airmen helped mark a major milestone by enabling the delivery of Marine F-35B Lightning II aircraft to Japan, Jan. 18.
Jan. 20, 2017
Tennessee tanker fuels Misawa mission

In order to provide rapid crisis response around the Indo-Asia-Pacific theater to sustain the “fight tonight” motto, the 35th Fighter Wing’s F-16 Fighting Falcons must practice their global reach as if it’s a real-world scenario.
May 16, 2016
Essential players in RED FLAG-Alaska exercise

RED FLAG-Alaska (RF-A) is a series of Pacific Air Forces commander-directed field training exercises for U.S. and partner nation forces, enabling joint and international units to exchange tactics, techniques and procedures while improving interoperability in a realistic threat environment.

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