14th Fighter Squadron keeps refueling in the 5th Air Force family

Photo By Maj. Lauren Linscott | A U.S. Air Force pilot from the 14th Fighter Squadron refuels from a KC-135 Stratotanker in an F-16 Fighting Falcon during a defensive counter air mission over the Pacific Ocean Feb. 27, 2018. While the F-16 does not typically allow for hours-long flights, in-air refueling extends the pilots' ability to continue operations without having to land and refuel. (U.S. Air Force photo by 1st Lt. Lauren Linscott)  

PACIFIC OCEAN

02.27.2018

Story by 1st Lt. Lauren Linscott 

35th Fighter Wing

While the 909th's KC-135 Stratotankers are the closest refueling aircraft to Misawa Air Base, their operations keep them busy.This was one of the first times in months that the two 5th Air Force units could meet up in the skies to execute a mission together.

Because the F-16 does not typically allow for hours-long flights, the 909th's in-air refueling capabilities extend the pilots' ability to continue operations without having to land and refuel.

• Date Taken: 02.27.2018
• Date Posted: 03.20.2018 19:19
• Story ID: 270050
• Location: PACIFIC OCEAN