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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

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.

Panelists answer questions at Space Mobility Conference 2023, giving insight on the changing landscape of spaceports, the future of launch operations and how Space Systems Command is partnering with industry to create spaceports of the future.

Feb. 27, 2023

Space Systems Command Looking to Expand On-Orbit Abilities with New Mission Area: Space Access, Mobility and Logistics

EL SEGUNDO, Calif. — Logistics In Action: Article originally appeared on the Space Systems Command website — Assuring the nation’s unfettered access to space was only the beginning. Space Systems Command (SSC) is now developing the next evolution of its mission with a new Space Access, Mobility and Logistics program.

U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Jeremy Walter, 51st Logistics Readiness Squadron fuels distribution operator pulls a pantograph refueling system towards an A-10 Thunderbolt II during a hot-pit refueling at Osan Air Base, Republic of Korea, Nov. 30 2022.

Dec. 5, 2022

POL fueling the fight

Osan AIR BASE, Republic of Korea. — Logistics In Action: Article originally appeared on the Osan Air Base website — The 51st Logistics Readiness Squadron’s fuel flight, also known as petroleum, oils and lubricants conducts 24-hour year-round operations fueling Osan’s “Fight Tonight” mission for stability and security of the Korean peninsula and greater Indo-Pacific Region.

Army Sgt. William ‘Cecil’ Harris, a fuel Supply specialist with Detachment 1, Carlie Co. 2-238th Aviation- ‘Wildcat DUSTOFF’ poses for photo in front of his HEMMTT fuel truck which is capable of holding 2,500 gallons of fuel, which he used to help fuel the flood response mission in Eastern Kentucky.

Aug. 17, 2022

Kentucky refueler keeps flood rescue mission going

HAZARD, Ky. — Logistics In Action: Article originally appeared on the Kentucky National Guard website — Kentucky Guardsman worked for 48 hours by himself during the height if the Eastern Kentucky flood response to keep all the helicopters fuels and in the air.

An Airman connects a “pantograph” hot-pit re-fueling vessel to an underground pipeline.

Aug. 1, 2022

Reserve, Active Duty partner to enhance unit readiness

DUKE FIELD, Fla. — Logistics In Action: Article originally appeared on the 919th Special Operations Wing website — Working together with a worldwide expeditionary combat logistics squadron at one of Air Combat Command’s largest fighter wings is proving to be a cost-effective approach for both active duty and the 919th Special Operations Logistics Readiness Squadron.

Tanker Ships Deliver Fuel to MSC Ships Via CONSOL in Support of RIMPAC 2022

July 25, 2022

Tanker Ships Deliver Fuel to Military Sealift Command Ships Via CONSOL in Support of RIMPAC 2022

Logistics In Action: Article originally appeared on the U.S. Indo-Pacific Command website — Underway, in the waters off the coast of Hawaii, Military Sealift Command (MSC) chartered tanker ships MT Maersk Peary and SLNC Goodwill are providing at-sea fuel deliveries to the MSC’s Combat Logistics Fleet (CLF) ships that are supporting the underway phase of the bi-annual maritime exercise, Rim of the Pacific (RIMPAC) 2022.

U.S. Airmen assigned to the 354th Logistics Readiness Squadron pose for a group photo during RED FLAG-Alaska 22-1 on Eielson Air Force Base, Alaska, May 11, 2022.

May 13, 2022

Vehicle Management maintains sortie-generating assets during RF-A 22-1

EIELSON AIR FORCE BASE, Alaska — Logistics In Action: Article originally appeared on the Eielson Air Force Base website — During RED FLAG-Alaska, there is a significant increase in flightline operations where aircraft refueling vehicles are in constant demand and fire trucks are always on standby in case of an emergency. The Airmen from the 354th Logistics Readiness Squadron Vehicle Management are responsible for maintaining these vehicles.

Steelworker Constructionman Austin Leisure, a native of Hillsboro, Illinois, assigned to Navy Cargo Handling Battalion (NCHB) 1, monitors a fuel line during a fixed wing refueling operation.

April 12, 2022

Navy, Marine Corps Support Fixed Wing Refueling Operations in Iceland

KEFLAVIK AIR BASE, Iceland — Logistics In Action: Article originally appeared on the U.S. Sixth Fleet website — U.S. aircraft often fly to the farthest reaches of the globe. To sustain this, the U.S. Navy and Marine Corps created small, specialized teams that move mountains to make that flight possible.

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.

An Airman speaks to a small audience of soldiers on the flight line with Pikes Peak in the background.

Feb. 10, 2021

Joint Army, Air Force petroleum training

PETERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Colo. — Logistics In Action: Article originally appeared on the 302nd Airlift Wing website — Airmen from the 302nd Logistics Readiness Squadron provided hands-on training to Army petroleum systems technicians from the 59th Quartermaster Company, Fort Carson, on Air Force fuel operations during a group training event here Jan. 27, 2021.

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