374 LRS conducts Yokota’s first ever CV-22 hot-pit refuel

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U.S. Air Force Airmen assigned to the 374th Logistics Readiness Squadron prepare to depart after conducting hot refueling operations at Yokota Air Base, Japan, Sept. 24, 2025. Hot refueling is the process of refueling an aircraft while its engines are still running. This capability expands the CV-22’s operational range and loiter time, improving flexibility and strengthening regional presence. (Photo has been edited for security purposes) (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Jacob Wood)

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U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Andre Franklin, 374th Logistics Readiness Squadron fuels distribution operator, adjusts a dial on a fuel truck at Yokota Air Base, Japan, Sept. 24, 2025. The 374th Logistics Readiness Squadron worked alongside 353rd Special Operations Wing counterparts to conduct the first successful CV-22 Osprey hot refuel at Yokota Air Base. (Photo has been edited for security purposes) (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Jacob Wood)

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U.S. Air Force Airmen assigned to the 374th Logistics Readiness Squadron and 353rd Special Operations Wing perform hot refueling operations at Yokota Air Base, Japan, Sept. 14, 2025. Hot refueling is the process of refueling an aircraft while its engines are still running. This capability expands the CV-22’s operational range and loiter time, improving flexibility and strengthening regional presence. (Photo has been edited for security purposes) (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Jacob Wood)

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U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Demetrius Harrell, 374th Logistics Readiness Squadron fuels equipment maintenance technician, assists with hot refueling operations at Yokota Air Base, Japan, Sept. 24, 2025. The 374th Logistics Readiness Squadron worked alongside 353rd Special Operations Wing counterparts to conduct the first successful CV-22 Osprey hot refuel at Yokota Air Base. (Photo has been edited for security purposes) (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Jacob Wood)

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A U.S. Air Force CV-22 Osprey from the 353rd Special Operations Wing lands at Yokota Air Base, Japan, to conduct hot refueling operations, Sept. 24, 2025. Hot refueling is the process of refueling an aircraft while its engines are still running. This capability expands the CV-22’s operational range and loiter time, improving flexibility and strengthening regional presence. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Jacob Wood)

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U.S. Air Force Airmen assigned to the 374th Logistics Readiness Squadron prepare to conduct hot refueling operations at Yokota Air Base, Japan, Sept. 24, 2025. The 374th Logistics Readiness Squadron worked alongside 353rd Special Operations Wing counterparts to conduct the first successful CV-22 Osprey hot refuel at Yokota Air Base. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Jacob Wood)

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U.S. Air Force Airmen assigned to the 374th Logistics Readiness Squadron prepare to conduct hot refueling operations at Yokota Air Base, Japan, Sept. 24, 2025. Hot refueling is the process of refueling an aircraft while its engines are still running. This capability expands the CV-22’s operational range and loiter time, improving flexibility and strengthening regional presence. (Photo has been edited for security purposes) (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Jacob Wood)

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The 374th Logistics Readiness Squadron worked alongside 353rd Special Operations Wing counterparts to conduct the first CV-22 Osprey hot refuel at Yokota Air Base. This capability expands the CV-22’s operational range and loiter time, improving flexibility and strengthening regional presence.

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