Airmen assigned to the 909th Air Refueling Squadron from Kadena Air Base, Japan, and 35th Logistics Readiness Squadron Petroleum, Oils, and Lubricants flight perform the first codified KC-135 Stratotanker hot pit refuel at Misawa Air Base, Japan, June 15, 2023. Hot pit refueling is an essential practice that utilizes speed, innovation and the expertise of fuels personnel, enhancing both Kadena’s and Misawa’s mission to maintain a free and open Indo-Pacific region.
The 909 ARS assisted the 35th Wing’s hot pit qualification process by supplying a KC-135 to Misawa, utilizing Agile Combat Employment operations to provide highly mobile fuel support. (U.S. Air Force video by Staff Sgt. Gary Hilton)
Date Taken: | 06.16.2023 |
Date Posted: | 06.16.2023 02:15 |
Category: | B-Roll |
Video ID: | 887332 |
VIRIN: | 230616-F-IK699-001 |
Filename: | DOD_109712059 |
Length: | 00:02:20 |
Location: | KADENA AIR BASE, OKINAWA, JP |
Downloads: | 12 |
High-Res. Downloads: | 12 |
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