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Tech. Sgt. Steven Jenkins, 379th Expeditionary Logistics Readiness Squadron (ELRS) fuels lab NCO in charge, dumps recoverable Jet Propellant 8 (JP-8) after completing a ‘bottle method’ as part of a fuel inspection Jan. 24, 2019, at Al Udeid Air Base, Qatar. As part of his job, Jenkins analyzes various fuel types including gasoline, diesel fuel and Jet Propellant 8, to ensure they are free of contaminants before use in aircraft and vehicles. Airmen from the 379th ELRS fuel lab retrieve samples for testing from various sources including pipelines, trucks and fuel tanks. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Christopher Hubenthal)

Jan. 25, 2019

Fuels lab keeps AUAB combat ready

AL UDEID AIR BASE, Qatar — Logistics In Action: Article originally appeared on the U.S. Air Forces Central Command website — Airmen from the 379th Expeditionary Logistics Readiness Squadron fuels lab work around the clock to help aircraft deliver decisive air power in the Air Forces Central Command area of responsibility.

Marine Maj. Kelvin Chew, Marine Corps Expeditionary Office technology and experimentation officer, monitors the amount of fuel pumped through the expeditionary Mobile Fuel Additization Capability at the Charleston Defense Fuel Supply Point Dec. 6, 2018.

Dec. 14, 2018

Marines test system to expand fuel capabilities

JOINT BASE CHARLESTON, S.C. — Logistics In Action: Article originally appeared on the Joint Base Charleston website — A technical demonstration of the expeditionary Mobile Fuel Additization Capability was successfully completed at the Charleston Defense Fuel Supply Point by Marines and Soldiers from various bases Dec. 4-7, 2018 with the support of Joint Base Charleston.

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Dec. 12, 2018

How the Air Force got smarter about its aviation fuel use in 2018

PENTAGON, Va. — Logistics In Action: Article originally appeared on the Air Force Installations, Environment and Energy website — Did you know the Air Force is the largest consumer of fuel in the Department of Defense? This may not surprise you, if say, you’ve ever watched a sortie of F-35s complete an aerial refueling, or witnessed a C-5 lift (seemingly) effortlessly into the sky.

U.S. Airmen assigned to the 435th Contingency Response Group, 435th Air Ground Operations Wing, Ramstein Air Base, Germany, march to the location of their bare base site during exercise Contested Forge on Grostenquin Air Base, France, Dec. 3, 2018. Contested Forge is an annual exercise that tests the 435th CRG's ability to build a forward operating base and conduct airfield operations in an austere environment, friendly or hostile. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Timothy Moore)

Dec. 10, 2018

Ramstein Airmen build a bare base in contested exercise

GROSTENQUIN AIR BASE, France — Logistics In Action: Article originally appeared on the Ramstein Air Base website — Airmen from the 435th Air Ground Operations Wing's 435th Contingency Response Group and more than 11 other organizations, along with one C-130J Super Hercules aircraft assigned to the 37th Airlift Squadron, 86th Airlift Wing, Ramstein Air Base, Germany, deployed to Grostenquin Air Base, France, to participate in exercise Contested Forge.

As the “backbone” of the 455th Air Expeditionary Wing, the 455th Expeditionary Logistics Readiness Squadron keeps the mission moving at Bagram Airfield.

Dec. 1, 2018

Fuel, parts, vehicles, oh my!

BAGRAM AIRFIELD, Afghanistan — Logistics In Action: Article originally appeared on the 455th Air Expeditionary Wing website — As the “backbone” of the 455th Air Expeditionary Wing, the 455th Expeditionary Logistics Readiness Squadron keeps the mission moving at Bagram Airfield.

man handles a fuel sample from a tank

Nov. 26, 2018

Recycling Used Oil in Hawaii

PEARL HARBOR, Hawaii — When Daniel Muranaka learned the Navy was spending a lot of money to dispose of its used fuel oil, he decided to do something about it – and found a way to not only save up to $1 million per year but actually generate a revenue.

Guam National Guard plays role in moving supplies to Saipan

Nov. 19, 2018

Guam National Guard Plays Role in Moving Supplies to Saipan

BARRIGADA, Guam — Logistics In Action: Article originally appeared on the U.S. Indo-Pacific Command website — Amphibious dock landing ship USS Ashland (LSD 48) worked with 254th Rapid Engineer Deployable Heavy Operational Repair Squadron Engineers (RED HORSE), from the Guam Air National Guard, to transport vehicles and supplies from the Guam Army National Guard to Saipan by both sea and air Nov. 17.

Marine Corps Cpl. Garrett Subik, a bulk fuel specialist with Marine Wing Support Detachment 24, moves a fuel line toward a landing pad in order to start fueling a AH-1W Super Cobra helicopter during a field test for an Expeditionary Mobile Fuel Additization Capability system as part of the Rim of the Pacific exercise at Pohakuloa Training Area, Hawaii.

Oct. 26, 2018

DLA Energy helps deployed Marines customize fuel to their needs while in the field

DLA Energy helps deployed Marines customize fuel to their needs while in the field.

U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Kameron Ware, 100th Logistics Readiness Squadron Fuels Facilities operator, tests 200 milliliters of liquid oxygen at RAF Mildenhall, England, Oct. 2, 2018. Facilities Airmen wear protective equipment while testing liquid oxygen due to the low temperature of - 297 degrees Fahrenheit. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Christine Groening)

Oct. 23, 2018

100th LRS Fuels Facilities support flying mission

RAF MILDENHALL, England — Logistics In Action: Article originally appeared on the Royal Air Force Mildenhall website — People far and wide have seen fighter jets zipping in the skies, most recently F-18 Hornets, F-22 Raptors, and F-15 Eagles. Impressive as these aircraft may be, getting off the ground to perform training and real world missions wouldn’t be possible without RAF Mildenhall’s critical air refueling “bridge,” that allows aircraft, whether it be U.S. military or NATO allies, to deploy at a moment’s notice.

An LC-130 assigned to the New York Air National Guard's 109th Airlift Wing leaves Stratton Air National Guard Base on Sept. 16 en route to McMurdo Sound, Antarctica.

Oct. 22, 2018

109th Airlift Wing commences annual support for National Science Foundation support in Antarctica

STRATTON AIR NATIONAL GUARD BASE — Logistics In Action: Article originally appeared on the Pacific Air Forces website — Five hundred Airmen and 6 LC-130 Hercules assigned to the New York Air National Guard's 109th Airlift Wing began their annual mission at McMurdo Station, Antarctica this week in support of the 31st season of Operation Deep Freeze.