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U.S. Air Force Capt. Michael Grindle, left, 909th Air Refueling Squadron instructor pilot, and a 718th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron Airman, conduct preflight checks on a KC-135 Stratotanker assigned to the 909th ARS at Kadena Air Base, Japan, July 1, 2026. The 909th ARS executes rapid deployment of KC-135s to support a multitude of Pacific Air Force missions, displaying Kadena’s commitment to maintaining a free and open Pacific region. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Melany Bermudez)
| Date Taken: | 06.29.2026 |
| Date Posted: | 07.09.2026 23:07 |
| Photo ID: | 9801173 |
| VIRIN: | 260701-F-BX586-1049 |
| Resolution: | 5496x3657 |
| Size: | 3.23 MB |
| Location: | KADENA AIR BASE, OKINAWA, JP |
| Web Views: | 1 |
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