Team Kadena aircrews perform inflight refueling

A U.S. Air Force F-15C Eagle aircraft with the 44th Fighter Squadron approaches a KC-135 Stratotanker from the 909th Air Refueling Squadron to begin an inflight refueling procedure, March 21, 2016, off the coast of Japan. The 44th FS and 909th ARS conducted an inflight refueling exercise to demonstrate how tanker support can extend and prolong flight operations for U.S. and coalition aircraft. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Peter Reft/Released)

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Team Kadena aircrews perform inflight refueling

A U.S. Air Force F-15C Eagle fighter pilot with the 44th Fighter Squadron holds steady while a peforming a aerial refueling procedure with a KC-135 Stratotanker from the 909th Air Refueling Squadron, March 21, 2016, off the coast of Japan. The inflight refueling exercise demonstrated the flying units' capability to engage in long-range, extended flight operations. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Peter Reft/Released)

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Team Kadena aircrews perform inflight refueling

Two U.S. Air Force F-15C Eagle aircraft with the 44th Fighter Squadron fly in formation during an inflight refueling exercise, March 21, 2016, off the coast of Japan. 44th FS pilots carry out contingency operations and provide around-the-clock theater security throughout the Indo-Asia-Pacific region. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Peter Reft/Released)

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Team Kadena aircrews perform inflight refueling

Four U.S. Air Force F-15C Eagle aircraft with the 44th Fighter Squadron fly in formation, March 21, 2016, off the coast of Japan. The F-15C is an all-weather, highly maneuverable tactical fighter that enables the Air Force to gain and maintain air supremacy over the battlefield. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Peter Reft/Released)

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Team Kadena aircrews perform inflight refueling

A U.S. Air Force F-15C Eagle fighter pilot with the 44th Fighter Squadron conducts an inflight refueling exercise with a KC-135 Stratotanker from the 909th Air Refueling Squadron, March 21, 2016, off the coast of Japan. With around-the-clock tanker support, U.S. and coalition forces can conduct long-range air operations for an indefinite amount of time in order to carry out aerial support and theater security throughout the Indo-Asia-Pacific region. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Peter Reft/Released)

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Team Kadena aircrews perform inflight refueling

Two U.S. Air Force F-15C Eagle aircraft with the 44th Fighter Squadron fly in formation with a KC-135 Stratotanker from the 909th Air Refueling Squadron, March 21, 2016, off the coast of Japan. The 44th FS and 909th ARS conducted an inflight refueling exercise to demonstrate their capability for long-range flight operations with tanker support. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Peter Reft/Released)

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Team Kadena aircrews perform inflight refueling

A U.S. Air Force F-15C Eagle aircraft with the 44th Fighter Squadron pulls away after completing inflight refueling, March 21, 2016, off the coast of Japan. 44th FS pilots maintain 24-hour readiness to provide regional security throughout the Indo-Asia-Pacific region night or day at a moment's notice. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Peter Reft/Released)

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Team Kadena aircrews perform inflight refueling

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. David Ballmer, 909th Air Refueling Squadron boom operator, performs an inflight refueling procedure, March 21, 2016, off the coast of Japan. Specially trained aircrews from the 909th ARS provide around-the-clock tanker support for U.S. and coalition forces, enabling asset and theater protection throughout the Indo-Asia-Pacific region. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Peter Reft/Released)

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Team Kadena aircrews perform inflight refueling

Published March 22, 2016
By Senior Airman Peter Reft
Pacific Air Forces Public Affairs

OFF THE COAST OF JAPAN -- A U.S. Air Force F-15C Eagle aircraft with the 44th Fighter Squadron approaches a KC-135 Stratotanker from the 909th Air Refueling Squadron to begin an inflight refueling procedure, March 21, 2016, off the coast of Japan. The 44th FS and 909th ARS conducted an inflight refueling exercise to demonstrate how tanker support can extend and prolong flight operations for U.S. and coalition aircraft. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Peter Reft/Released)