The 909th is the Pacific Air Forces (PACAF)'s "lead force" for air refueling U.S. and allied aircraft during contingencies. The squadron accomplishes aeromedical evacuations for military and civilian members, transporting patients to as far away as the United States when necessary.

2021年10月20日 · Airman 1st Class Jacob Moore, 909th Aircraft Maintenance Unit aerospace propulsion journeyman, powers on a generator connected to a U.S. Air Force KC-135 Stratotanker at Kadena Air Base, Japan, Sept. 22, 2021. The generator provides power to the KC-135 while parked, which utilizes four turbofans mounted under the wings to power itself during ...

2023年5月2日 · In service for over 40 years, the KC-135 Stratotanker provides long-range aerial refueling support for the Air Force, Navy, Marine Corps and allied aircraft, and has the capacity to offload 6,500 pounds of fuel per minute. The 909th Aircraft Maintenance,

The 909 ARS provides KC-135 combat-ready tanker aircrews which provide air refueling support to the Department of Defense and allied partner units. The squadron’s support enables the execution of tactical, conventional, and peacetime operations as,

2022年3月24日 · U.S. Air Force Airmen from the 18th Operations Group, 718th Aircraft Maintenance Unit and 18th Logistic Readiness Squadron watch as a 909th Air Refueling Squadron KC-135 Stratotanker is hot pit refueled for the first time in the Pacific at Kadena Air Base, Japan, March 22, 2022.

Aircraft from U.S. and coalition forces alike rely heavily on the 909th Air Refueling Squadron for in-flight refuels in the Pacific, making the 909th AMU a backbone for peace and stability in the region.

U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Gary Crawford, 909th Aircraft Maintenance crew chief, communicates with the 909th AMU shop after decontaminating a KC-135 Stratotanker, previously contaminated in a...

2024年7月2日 · Airmen with the 909th ARS and the 909th Aircraft Maintenance Unit, and Marines with Marine Wing Support Squadron 172 and MCAS Futenma, refueled a KC-135 Stratotanker shortly after its arrival...

909th AMU crew chiefs keep Stratotankers in business In service for over 40 years, the KC-135 Stratotanker provides long-range aerial refueling support for the Air Force, Navy, Marine Corps and allied aircraft, and has the capacity to offload 6,500 pounds of fuel per minute.

2024年7月8日 · Airmen with the 909th ARS and the 909th Aircraft Maintenance Unit, and Marines with Marine Wing Support Squadron 172 and MCAS Futenma, refueled a KC-135 Stratotanker shortly after its arrival...