Staff Sgt. Junior Frederic and Airman 1st Class Erika Hawkins, 909th Air Maintenance Unit crew chiefs, prepare to board a 909th Air Refueling Squadron KC-135 Stratotanker during routine readiness training at Kadena Air Base, Japan, March 4, 2022. The training evaluates Kadena AB’s ability to fulfill its mission, ensuring the stability and security of a free and open Indo-Pacific. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Sebastian Romawac)