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Construction workers use a lift to climb onto a new fuel tank being built on Niagara Falls Air Reserve Station.

Sept. 21, 2023

AFIMSC partners with DLA to fuel the Air Force fight

JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-LACKLAND, Texas — Logistics In Action: Article originally appeared on the Air Force Installation and Mission Support Center website — The Air Force Installation and Mission Support Center is leading an $840 million effort to repair and replace fuel infrastructure at 83 Department of the Air Force installations.  Managed by the Air Force Civil Engineer Center, the program is executing more than 200 fuel design and construction contracts that aim to preserve and modernize fuel assets. 

3 Service members look down a hydrant fuel pit.

Aug. 22, 2023

319th CES upgrades 20-year base hydrant fuels system infrastructure

GRAND FORKS AIR FORCE BASE, N.D. — Logistics In Action: Article originally appeared on the Grand Forks Air Force Base website — The 319th Civil Engineer Squadron began a base hydrant fuels system replacement in July 2023, on Grand Forks Air Force Base, North Dakota. The hydrant fuel system was initially constructed in 1959, with minor repairs until 2003 when it was replaced with aluminum.

U.S. Marines with 1st Marine Expeditionary Force and 3rd Marine Expeditionary Force, help construct the Modular Fuel Tank System in South Bend, Indiana, April 18, 2023. The purpose of prototype tank capability training is to gain operational advantage in the emplacement of fuel storage capacity throughout the joint force and attendees of this training will become subject matter experts; able to train other Marines, members of the joint force, and personnel across our network of allies and partners. The new fuel system only requires a small team to construct and can move with the unit to austere environments. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Haley Fourmet Gustavsen)

May 3, 2023

Members of the U.S. Joint Forces Conduct Modular Fuel Tank Systems Training

Camp H.M. Smith, Hawaii — Logistics In Action: Article originally appeared on the Marine Corps Forces Pacific website — U.S. Marine Corps Forces, Pacific, and Headquarters Marine Corps provided technical training to U.S. Marines, Airmen, Soldiers, and Sailors on prototype modular semi-permanent fuel tank systems in South Bend, Indiana, April 11 to 21, 2023. The training establishes a foundation for advanced emplacement of semi-permanent bulk fuel and water storage capacity across the Indo-Pacific area of operations. The training was funded through the Marine Corps Expeditionary Energy Office.

Airmen from the 436th Logistics Readiness Squadron and 9th Airlift Squadron discuss fuel hose attachment procedures on a C-5M Super Galaxy during a wet wing defuel at Dover Air Force Base, Delaware, March 1, 2023. Aircrew with the 9th AS test out new capabilities that allow the C-5 to act as a mobile fuel station and deposit fuel from the aircraft fuel tanks, into tankers standing by. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Marco A. Gomez)

March 24, 2023

Fueling the next fight

DOVER AIR FORCE BASE, Del. — Logistics In Action: Article originally appeared on the Dover Air Force website — The C-5M Super Galaxy is known for flying large amounts of cargo, exceedingly long distances and in a short amount of time. But a recent innovative idea asked the big question; what else can the C-5 accomplish to compete tactically? The answer – perform specialized fuel operations, also known as SFO.

POL fuels the 332d Air Expeditionary Wing

July 23, 2022

POL fuels the 332nd Air Expeditionary Wing

332ND AIR EXPEDITIONARY WING — Logistics In Action: Article originally appeared on the U.S. Air Forces Central website — Every time a 332nd Air Expeditionary Wing member flips a light switch or starts a vehicle, the fuel required is a direct result of the efforts of the 332nd Expeditionary Logistics Readiness Squadron fuels flight.

June 24, 2022

144th FW continues fuel storage construction project

FRESNO AIR NATIONAL GUARD BASE, Calif. — Logistics In Action: Article originally appeared on the 144th Fighter Wing website — Upon entering the Fresno Air National Guard Base, base personnel are greeted with an ongoing construction project of the base’s fuel storage system. This $20 million project will remove the underground fuel storage system and replace them with above-ground storage containers.

During their deployment rotation, the 380th Expeditionary Logistics Readiness Squadron Fuels Flight oversaw the throughput of 86.5 million gallons, maintaining the Department of Defense’s largest tactical fuel site.

Sept. 15, 2021

380th POL’s million-gallon duties

AL DHAFRA AIR BASE, United Arab Emirates — Logistics In Action: Article originally appeared on the U.S. Air Forces Central website — When it comes to providing direct support to the aircraft of Al Dhafra Air Base, including the E-3 Sentry, KC-10 Extender, and RQ-4 Global Hawk, the various types of fuel required play a key part in the mission. Fortunately, ADAB has some of the most talented Airmen in the world handling that fuel.

U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Cody Crumbling, 19th Logistics Readiness Squadron fuels operator, prepares to pump fuel into an Aerial Bulk Fuel Delivery System at Alpena Combat Readiness Training Center, Michigan, May 19, 2021. The ABFDS ensures minimal time spent on the ground by expeditiously refueling fighters while keeping engines on. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Aaron Irvin)

May 23, 2021

POL drives ACE during Exercise Mobility Guardian

ALPENA, Mich. — Logistics In Action: Article originally appeared on the Air Mobility Command website — Air Mobility Command petroleum, oils and lubricants Airmen pushed the boundaries of Agile Combat Employment and how it pertains to expeditiously refueling aircraft during Exercise Mobility Guardian, May 15-27, 2021.

Logistics Center in Yokosuka Completes Three-Year Pipeline Project

Dec. 2, 2020

Logistics Center in Yokosuka Completes Three-Year Pipeline Project

YOKOSUKA, Japan — Logistics In Action: Article originally appeared on the U.S. Indo-Pacific Command website — Naval Supply Systems Command (NAVSUP) Fleet Logistics Center (FLC) Yokosuka joined with Gilbane Building Company to complete a pipeline repair project at Defense Fuel Service Point (DFSP) Hakozaki.

POL Fuel tank project at Muñiz

Oct. 6, 2020

Muñiz Air National Guard Base receives upgraded fuel capabilities

MUÑIZ AIR NATIONAL GUARD BASE, Puerto Rico — Logistics In Action: Article originally appeared on the 156th Wing website — The 156th Wing POL (petroleum, oils and lubricants) shop is receiving a new 75,000-gallon fuel tank that is funded and built by the Defense Logistics Agency for 5.3 million dollars.