U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Roberto Batista Layer, 35th Logistics Readiness Squadron fuel operator, writes notes during a hot pit refuel during Beverly Sunrise 26-01 at Misawa Air Base, Japan, Oct. 16, 2025. Practicing safe and efficient refueling under operational conditions reinforces the wing’s capability to project airpower without interruption during contingency operations. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Patrick Boyle)

BS26-01: 35th FW Ensures Readiness with Hot Pit Refueling

U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Roberto Batista Layer, 35th Logistics Readiness Squadron fuel operator, writes notes during a hot pit refuel during Beverly Sunrise 26-01 at Misawa Air Base, Japan, Oct. 16, 2025. Practicing safe and efficient refueling under operational conditions reinforces the wing’s capability to project airpower without interruption during contingency operations. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Patrick Boyle)
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A U.S. Air Force F-16 Fighting Falcon assigned to the 35th Fighter Wing pulls up to a hot pit refuel during Beverly Sunrise 26-01 at Misawa Air Base, Japan, Oct. 16, 2025. The operation demonstrates the precision and teamwork required to sustain mission momentum, advancing the 35th Fighter Wing’s readiness to meet evolving regional challenges. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Patrick Boyle)

BS26-01: 35th FW Ensures Readiness with Hot Pit Refueling

A U.S. Air Force F-16 Fighting Falcon assigned to the 35th Fighter Wing pulls up to a hot pit refuel during Beverly Sunrise 26-01 at Misawa Air Base, Japan, Oct. 16, 2025. The operation demonstrates the precision and teamwork required to sustain mission momentum, advancing the 35th Fighter Wing’s readiness to meet evolving regional challenges. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Patrick Boyle)
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  • U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Roberto Batista Layer, 35th Logistics Readiness Squadron fuel operator, writes notes during a hot pit refuel during Beverly Sunrise 26-01 at Misawa Air Base, Japan, Oct. 16, 2025. Practicing safe and efficient refueling under operational conditions reinforces the wing’s capability to project airpower without interruption during contingency operations. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Patrick Boyle)

    BS26-01: 35th FW Ensures Readiness with Hot Pit Refueling

    U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Roberto Batista Layer, 35th Logistics Readiness Squadron fuel operator, writes notes during a hot pit refuel during Beverly Sunrise 26-01 at Misawa Air Base, Japan, Oct. 16, 2025. Practicing safe and efficient refueling under operational conditions reinforces the wing’s capability to project airpower without interruption during contingency operations. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Patrick Boyle)
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  • A U.S. Air Force F-16 Fighting Falcon assigned to the 35th Fighter Wing pulls up to a hot pit refuel during Beverly Sunrise 26-01 at Misawa Air Base, Japan, Oct. 16, 2025. The operation demonstrates the precision and teamwork required to sustain mission momentum, advancing the 35th Fighter Wing’s readiness to meet evolving regional challenges. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Patrick Boyle)

    BS26-01: 35th FW Ensures Readiness with Hot Pit Refueling

    A U.S. Air Force F-16 Fighting Falcon assigned to the 35th Fighter Wing pulls up to a hot pit refuel during Beverly Sunrise 26-01 at Misawa Air Base, Japan, Oct. 16, 2025. The operation demonstrates the precision and teamwork required to sustain mission momentum, advancing the 35th Fighter Wing’s readiness to meet evolving regional challenges. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Patrick Boyle)
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BS26-01: 35th FW Ensures Readiness with Hot Pit Refueling

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U.S. Air Force Airmen assigned to the 35th Logistics Readiness Squadron perform hot pit refuel operations during Beverly Sunrise 26-01 at Misawa Air Base, Japan, Oct. 16, 2025. Practicing safe and efficient refueling under operational conditions reinforces the wing’s capability to project airpower without interruption during contingency operations. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Patrick Boyle)

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Pedro Muriel, 4th Fighter Generation Squadron crew chief, oversees a hot pit refuel during Beverly Sunrise 26-01 at Misawa Air Base, Japan, Oct. 16, 2025. Sustaining proficiency in hot pit refueling preserves the wing’s rapid response capability, ensuring aircraft remain mission-ready to support deterrence and stability throughout the theater. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Patrick Boyle)

BS26-01: 35th FW Ensures Readiness with Hot Pit Refueling

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Pedro Muriel, 4th Fighter Generation Squadron crew chief, oversees a hot pit refuel during Beverly Sunrise 26-01 at Misawa Air Base, Japan, Oct. 16, 2025. Sustaining proficiency in hot pit refueling preserves the wing’s rapid response capability, ensuring aircraft remain mission-ready to support deterrence and stability throughout the theater. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Patrick Boyle)
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U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Pedro Muriel, 4th Fighter Generation Squadron crew chief, oversees a hot pit refuel during Beverly Sunrise 26-01 at Misawa Air Base, Japan, Oct. 16, 2025. Sustaining proficiency in hot pit refueling preserves the wing’s rapid response capability, ensuring aircraft remain mission-ready to support deterrence and stability throughout the theater. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Patrick Boyle)

BS26-01: 35th FW Ensures Readiness with Hot Pit Refueling

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Pedro Muriel, 4th Fighter Generation Squadron crew chief, oversees a hot pit refuel during Beverly Sunrise 26-01 at Misawa Air Base, Japan, Oct. 16, 2025. Sustaining proficiency in hot pit refueling preserves the wing’s rapid response capability, ensuring aircraft remain mission-ready to support deterrence and stability throughout the theater. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Patrick Boyle)

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U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Joshua McMillan, 14th Fighter Generation Squadron crew chief, conducts a hot pit refuel during Beverly Sunrise 26-01 at Misawa Air Base, Japan, Oct. 16, 2025. Conducting hot pit refuels enhances maintenance and fuel team proficiency, directly supporting the wing’s ability to execute high-tempo missions when response time matters most. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Patrick Boyle)

BS26-01: 35th FW Ensures Readiness with Hot Pit Refueling

U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Joshua McMillan, 14th Fighter Generation Squadron crew chief, conducts a hot pit refuel during Beverly Sunrise 26-01 at Misawa Air Base, Japan, Oct. 16, 2025. Conducting hot pit refuels enhances maintenance and fuel team proficiency, directly supporting the wing’s ability to execute high-tempo missions when response time matters most. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Patrick Boyle)

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A U.S. Air Force F-16 Fighting Falcon pilot assigned to the 35th Fighter Wing stops his aircraft during a hot pit refuel during Beverly Sunrise 26-01 at Misawa Air Base, Japan, Oct. 16, 2025. Hot pit refueling operations enable F-16 Fighting Falcons to rapidly refuel with engines running, sustaining high sortie generation and combat readiness across the Indo-Pacific. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Patrick Boyle)

BS26-01: 35th FW Ensures Readiness with Hot Pit Refueling

A U.S. Air Force F-16 Fighting Falcon pilot assigned to the 35th Fighter Wing stops his aircraft during a hot pit refuel during Beverly Sunrise 26-01 at Misawa Air Base, Japan, Oct. 16, 2025. Hot pit refueling operations enable F-16 Fighting Falcons to rapidly refuel with engines running, sustaining high sortie generation and combat readiness across the Indo-Pacific. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Patrick Boyle)

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