U.S. Airmen assigned to the 909th Air Refueling Squadron

U.S. Airmen assigned to the 909th Air Refueling Squadron and 18th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron, Kadena Air Base, Japan, conduct a walk-around inspection of a KC-135 Stratotanker before for a mission during RED FLAG-Alaska 19-3 at Eielson Air Force Base, Alaska, Aug. 16, 2019. RF-A is a Pacific Air Forces-directed field training exercise for U.S. and partner forces flown under simulated air combat conditions. This exercise re-enforces the United States’ continued commitment to the region as a Pacific nation, leader and power. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Matthew B. Fredericks)