909th ARS enables US, ROK airpower during FF25-1

A U.S. Marine Corps F-35B Lightning II aircraft departs after receiving fuel from a U.S. Air Force KC-135 Stratotanker during Freedom Flag 25-1 off the east coast of the Republic of Korea, April 23, 2025. FF25-1 brought together U.S. and ROK units from across the Pacific theater, with aerial refueling playing a critical role in enabling effective operations across the vast region. The F-35 is assigned to Marine Fighter Attack Squadron 214, Marine Corps Air station Iwakuni, Japan, and the KC-135 is assigned to the 909th Air Refueling Squadon. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Jason W. Cochran)

PHOTO BY: Staff Sgt. Jason W. Cochran
VIRIN: 250423-F-BW249-1167.JPG
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CAMERA

NIKON D810

LENS

24.0-70.0 mm f/2.8

APERTURE

9

SHUTTERSPEED

1/800

ISO

200

IMAGE IS PUBLIC DOMAIN

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