U.S. Air Force Col. Robert Arnett, 18th Wing deputy commander, flies a KC-135 Stratotanker assigned to the 909th Air Refueling Squadron over the Pacific Ocean, June 25, 2026.The 909th ARS supported F-15 EX and F-15E test aircraft from 85th Test and Evaluation Squadron, Eglin Air Force Base, Florida, en route to Kadena Air Base to integrate with the 18th Wing as part of the Department of War's effort to modernize U.S. airpower in the Indo-Pacific. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Arnet Tamayo)
| Date Taken: | 06.24.2026 |
| Date Posted: | 06.30.2026 08:31 |
| Photo ID: | 9782610 |
| VIRIN: | 260625-F-KO634-1064 |
| Resolution: | 6048x4024 |
| Size: | 6.94 MB |
| Location: | KADENA AIR BASE, OKINAWA, JP |
| Web Views: | 4 |
| Downloads: | 2 |
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