A U.S. Air Force Airman assigned to the 718th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron, left, and Capt. Michael Grindle, 909th Air Refueling Squadron instructor pilot, conduct preflight checks on a KC-135 Stratotanker assigned to the 909th ARS before take off at Kadena Air Base, Japan, July 1, 2026. The 909th ARS is the U.S. Pacific Air Force’s premier unit for providing air refueling to joint and allied aircraft throughout the Pacific region. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Melany Bermudez)
| Date Taken: | 06.30.2026 |
| Date Posted: | 07.09.2026 23:06 |
| Photo ID: | 9801171 |
| VIRIN: | 260701-F-BX586-1035 |
| Resolution: | 5599x3725 |
| Size: | 2.84 MB |
| Location: | KADENA AIR BASE, OKINAWA, JP |
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