U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Joshua Vasquez, right, 18th Logistics Readiness Squadron petroleum, oil and lubricants distribution operator, completes fuel documentation with a U.S. Air Force 33rd Rescue Squadron special mission aviator, left, following the refueling of an HH-60W Jolly Green II during a hot-gas refueling operation as part of readiness exercise Beverly Beach 26-1 at Kadena Air Base, Japan, Aug. 4, 2026. Rapid aircraft turnaround strengthens the 18th Wing's ability to sustain airpower and respond to evolving operational requirements across the Indo-Pacific. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Nathaniel Jackson)
| Date Taken: | 08.03.2026 |
| Date Posted: | 08.05.2026 05:32 |
| Photo ID: | 9850840 |
| VIRIN: | 260804-F-LF796-1972 |
| Resolution: | 5329x3546 |
| Size: | 1.6 MB |
| Location: | KADENA AIR BASE, OKINAWA, JP |
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