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U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Samuel San Pedro, an aircraft parts store apprentice with the 35th Logistics Readiness Squadron, inspects a bin of electric bushings at Misawa Air Base, Japan, Sept. 20, 2016. Inventory is conducted monthly to ensure all aircraft items are serviceable. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Sadie Colbert)

Sept. 23, 2016

MISAWA AIR BASE, Japan — Logistics In Action: Article originally appeared on the Misawa Air Base website — There are several shops within the 35th Logistics Readiness Squadron tasked with providing responsive logistics support to the F-16 Fighting Falcons’ worldwide expeditionary operations. Amongst the shops is the aircraft parts store and the individuals who oversee every item being attached to an F-16.

Sept. 21, 2016

Repair, Replace, Repeat: III Marine Expeditionary Force Marines Salvage Repairable Gear

Logistics In Action: Article originally appeared on the U.S. Pacific Command website — 3rd Marine Logistics Group, Combat Logistics Regiment 35 maintains limbs that reach into many places in the Pacific where Marines could run into situations where they require replacement pieces for their damaged gear; known as the Repairable Issue Point.

U.S. Marine Cpl. Ernesto VegaHernandez conducts a joint limited technical inspection of a recently refurbished Mine Resistant Ambush Protected vehicles, and the lighter version--MATV or MRAP All-Terrain Vehicle. The Kendall, Fla. native was a part of a select group of mechanics and communications maintainers with Combat Logistics Battalion 5, Special Purpose Marine Air Ground Task Force – Crisis Response – Central Command tasked with ensuring the vehicles were ready to be shipped to Iraq, where Marines are supporting Iraqi Security Forces in the fight against the Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant. SPMAGTF – CR – CC is a self-sustaining expeditionary unit, designed to provide a broad range of crisis response capabilities throughout the Central Command area of responsibility, using organic aviation, logistical, and ground combat assets. (Photo by SSgt. Lynn Kinney/ Released)

Sept. 20, 2016

Miami Marine supports fight against ISIL

UNDISCLOSED LOCATION — Logistics In Action: Article originally appeared on the I Marine Expeditionary Force website — Marine Cpl. Ernesto VegaHernandez is part of a select group of motor transportation mechanics and communications maintainers who conducted joint limited technical inspections of recently refurbished Mine-Resistant Ambush Protected vehicles, and the lighter version--MATV or Mine-Resistant Ambush Protected All-Terrain Vehicle.

PETERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Colo. – Nicole Lira, a fuels distribution system operator with Defense Logistics Agency, performs a flash test on a fuel sample taken from one of their trucks after refueling at Peterson Air Force Base, Colo., Sept. 19, 2016. Even with a primarily space-based mission, the operations tempo on Peterson’s flightline is high and keeps the fuels shop busy. (U.S. Air Force photo by Philip Carter)

Sept. 20, 2016

Fueling the mission

PETERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Colo. — Logistics In Action: Article originally appeared on the Peterson Air Force Base website — Even with a primarily space-based mission, the operations tempo on Peterson’s flightline is high and the second busiest in the Air Force for distinguished visitors. The Defense Logistics Agency’s Olgoonik Technical Services fuels contract for the 21st logistics Readiness Squadron, is up for the challenge of keeping up with the fast pace.

Firefighters from the 6th Civil Engineer Squadron escort Senior Airman Sarah Eby, center, Fuels System Repairman apprentice with the 6th Maintenance Squadron, during an Emergency Management exercise at MacDill Air Force Base, Fla., Sept. 13, 2016. Eby acted as an Airman injured from a vehicle accident during the exercise. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Vernon L. Fowler Jr.)

Sept. 19, 2016

MacDill uses Emergency Management exercise to maintain readiness

MACDILL AIR FORCE BASE, Fla. — Logistics In Action: Article originally appeared on the MacDill Air Force Base website — On Sept. 13, 2016, personnel from various 6th Air Mobility Wing agencies around MacDill Air Force Base, Florida, participated in an Emergency Management Exercise. The exercise simulated a fuel spill that resulted from a vehicle accident.

AT SEA -- The USS Bonhomme Richard (LHD-6) refuels and receives supplies during a replenishment at sea in the Pacific Ocean, Sept. 12, 2016. During replenishments at sea, Navy MH-60S Seahawk helicopters ferry food and supplies from Navy supply ships to the ships of the Bonhomme Richard Expeditionary Strike Group. The 31st MEU is the Marine Corps’ only continuously forward-deployed Marine Air-Ground Task Force, and combines air-ground-logistics into a single team capable of addressing a range of military operations in the Asia-Pacific region – from force protection and maritime security to humanitarian assistance and disaster relief in cooperation with host countries and partner militaries.

Sept. 14, 2016

From Ship to Ship: Replenishment at Sea

Logistics In Action: Article originally appeared on the U.S. Pacific Command website — Marines and Sailors with the 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit and the Bonhomme Richard Expeditionary Strike Group participated in a replenishment at sea in the Pacific Ocean, Sept. 12, 2016.

U.S. Army Cpl. Gregory McLellan and U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Clinton Smith plot grid points during a joint training exercise at Arta, Djibouti. Through informal methods like training exercises, as well as formally established joint forums, the services work together to share new technology and ideas to develop, test and deliver ever-better capabilities for Marines and Soldiers. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Dan DeCook)

Sept. 13, 2016

Collaborative acquisition equips Soldiers and Marines to fight and win

MARINE CORPS BASE QUANTICO, Va. — Logistics In Action: Article originally appeared on the Marine Corps System Command website — In a series of ongoing efforts, Marine Corps Systems Command and the Army’s Program Executive Office - Soldier are collaborating to develop, test and deliver ever-better capabilities for Marines and Soldiers.

Emergency medical service personnel practice carrying a victim on a stretcher to an MV-22 osprey, assigned to Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron (VMM) 262, as part of a disaster drill sponsored by the city of Sasebo, Sep. 01, 2016. The disaster drill is held annually and fosters cooperation between civilian agencies, Japanese self defense forces and the U.S. military based in Sasebo in the event a disaster were to occur. (U.S. Navy photo by LT. Adam Cole/ Released)

Sept. 2, 2016

U.S. Navy, U.S. Marine Corps Team Up to Support Sasebo Disaster Drill

Logistics In Action: Article originally appeared on the U.S. Pacific Command website — A U.S. Marine Corps MV-22 Osprey transported medical personnel and evacuated a simulated patient from a remote island during Sasebo's annual emergency drill, Sept. 1.

Clouds gather over a tent city built to house U.S. and Canadian soldiers as they conduct a two-week training mission at Yongin, South Korea, Aug. 23, 2016.

Sept. 2, 2016

In Korea, a Temporary City Springs Up for US, Canadian Soldiers

Logistics In Action: Article originally appeared on the Army website — More than 300 I Corps soldiers showed up at Yongin, South Korea on Aug. 20, bleary-eyed and jet lagged after making the long journey from Joint-Base Lewis McChord to participate in a two-week training exercise.

A KC-135R Stratotanker from the 507th Air Refueling Wing performs a fly over during the Star Spangled Salute air show at Tinker Air Force Base June 21, 2014. The KC-135 celebrates 60 years of service this week. (Air Force photo by Senior Airman Mark Hybers)

Aug. 31, 2016

Soaring to 60: KC-135 remains backbone of AF air refueling

TINKER AIR FORCE BASE, Okla. — Logistics In Action: Article originally appeared on the Tinker Air Force Base website —The KC-135 Stratotanker celebrates its 60th anniversary this week. From the start, Tinker Air Force Base has played a crucial role in the longevity of the jet.

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