A U.S. Air Force F-35A Lightning II assigned to the 4th Expeditionary Fighter Squadron, deployed to Kadena Air Base, conducts aerial refueling operations with a KC-135 Stratotanker assigned to the 909th Air Refueling Squadron over the Pacific Ocean, Jan. 29, 2026. The reception of advanced fighter aircraft at Kadena ensures the 18th Wing remains postured to deliver lethal and credible airpower to ensure the defense of U.S. allies and a free and open Indo-Pacific. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Gary Hilton)
| Date Taken: | 01.28.2025 |
| Date Posted: | 02.05.2026 20:22 |
| Photo ID: | 9505519 |
| VIRIN: | 260129-F-IK699-1098 |
| Resolution: | 5541x3959 |
| Size: | 3.83 MB |
| Location: | KADENA AIR BASE, OKINAWA, JP |
| Web Views: | 8 |
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