BB26-1: Forward refueling keeps combat airpower in the fight
An F-22 Raptor rolls to a stop as U.S. Air Force Airmen assigned to the 18th Logistics Readiness Squadron quickly moved into position. Within moments, fuel flowed from an MC-130J to the Raptor during a forward arming and refueling point operation, reducing ground time and returning the aircraft to the mission during readiness exercise Beverly Beach 26-1 at Kadena Air Base, Japan, Aug. 4 2026.
An F-22 Raptor rolls to a stop as U.S. Air Force Airmen assigned to the 18th Logistics Readiness Squadron quickly moved into position. Within moments, fuel flowed from an MC-130J to the Raptor during a forward arming and refueling point operation, reducing ground time and returning the aircraft to the mission during readiness exercise Beverly Beach 26-1 at Kadena Air Base, Japan, Aug. 4 2026.
