VP-26 P-8A Poseidon approaches U.S. Air Force KC-135 for aerial refueling over Pacific Ocean

A U.S. Navy P-8A Poseidon, assigned to Patrol Squadron (VP) 26, approaches a KC-135 Stratotanker, assigned to the 909th Air Refueling Squadron, for aerial refueling over the Pacific Ocean, July 15, 2026. VP-26 is forward deployed to the U.S. 7th Fleet, which routinely operates with allies and partners to support a free and open Indo-Pacific. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Gracelyn Hess)