909th ARS continues mission through tough times

U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Rhett Isbell
U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Rhett Isbell

909th ARS continues mission through tough times

by Senior Airman Rhett Isbell
18th Wing Public Affairs
April 7, 2020

 U.S. Air Force KC-135 Stratotanker, assigned to the 909th Air Refueling Squadron, takes off April 6, 2020, at Kadena Air Base, Japan. Team Kadena is postured to protect its forces against COVID-19 while also maintaining mission readiness in support of the U.S.-Japan Alliance. The 909 ARS conducts aerial refueling missions throughout the region ensuring a free and open Indo-Pacific.

 

 

 

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