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Tag: liquid nitrogen

Fuel specialists of the 403rd Mission Support Group at Keesler Air Force Base put their science based training into action every day as they supply petroleum products to the 403rd Wing C-130Js, weapons systems, and ground vehicles.

June 18, 2019

KEESLER AIR FORCE BASE, Miss. — Logistics In Action: Article originally appeared on the 403rd Wing website — Fuel specialists of the 403rd Mission Support Group at Keesler Air Force Base put their science based training into action every day as they supply petroleum products to the 403rd Wing C-130Js, weapons systems, and ground vehicles.

Staff Sgt. Shakir Alikhan, left, 379th Expeditionary Logistics Readiness Squadron (ELRS) cryogenics section fuels journeyman, and Tech. Sgt. Nathan Retallack, right, 379th ELRS fuels cryogenic supervisor, prepare to retrieve and inspect liquid oxygen at Al Udeid Air Base, Qatar, April 4, 2019. The cryogenics team ensures aircrew members across U.S. Central Command are equipped with liquid oxygen and nitrogen, supporting flying missions across the region. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Christopher Hubenthal)

April 6, 2019

AUAB power projection: cryogenics team keeps aircrews breathing easy

379th Air Expeditionary Wing Public Affairs — Logistics In Action: Article originally appeared on the 379th Air Expeditionary Wing website — At certain altitudes, an aircraft’s environment changes. From oxygen levels to pressure fluctuations, aircrew members need to be able to adapt. Airmen of the 379th Expeditionary Logistics Readiness Squadron cryogenics section, ensure service members across U.S. Air Forces Central Command are equipped with tools needed to function.

A beaker of liquid oxygen sits filled July 27, 2018, at Kadena Air Base, Japan. The 18th Logistics Readiness Squadron has the only operational cryogenic production plant in the entire U.S. Air Force.

Aug. 27, 2018

Chill, Cryogenics has what you need

KADENA AIR BASE, Japan — Logistics In Action: Article originally appeared on the Kadena Air Basewebsite — Nearly a year ago, Kadena Air Base, Japan, opened a cryogenic production plant as part of the 18th Logistics Readiness Squadron. As a new plant – the only operational one in the Air Force – many may be unaware of not only its successfulness, but also its purpose.

Senior Airman Daniel Striggles, a 49th Logistics Readiness Squadron fuels facilities operator, and Senior Airman Christopher Benavente, a 49th LRS fuel cryogenics operator, fill a cart with liquid nitrogen at Holloman Air Force Base, N.M. on May 5, 2017. Cryogenics operations involve servicing liquid nitrogen and liquid oxygen to Holloman’s aircraft. The liquid oxygen is pure, almost 99 to 100 percent oxygen, which Holloman’s F-16 pilots breathe during flight, and liquid nitrogen is used for tire services to aircraft. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Alexis P. Docherty)

May 9, 2017

F-16 maintainers and fuel specialists run 24 hour operations

HOLLOMAN AIR FORCE BASE, N.M. — Logistics In Action: Article originally appeared on the Holloman Air Force Base website — Holloman’s 54th Aircraft Maintenance Airmen work tirelessly to keep the F-16 Fighting Falcon, a single-engine supersonic multirole fighter aircraft, flying high above New Mexico’s desert.