A KC-135 Stratotanker, 909th Air Refueling Squadron from, Kadena Air Base, Japan, performs aerial refueling to multiple aircraft during the third iteration of Exercise WestPac Rumrunner, Oct. 16, 2020. <br /><br />Aerial refueling magnifies the reach of military assets and ensures forward-deployed forces in the Indo-Pacific are ready to protect and defend partners, allies and U.S. interests at a moment’s notice. This exercise tested the 18th Wing’s ability to project air power across a vast distance and defend different aircraft performing multiple mission sets.
