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Can’t Stop, Won’t Stop: 55th EFGS conduct ICTs

U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Dylan Sosby, assistant dedicated crew chief, marshals a R-11 fuel truck during an integrated combat turn within the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility, June 5, 2025. ICTs combine refueling and armament procedures, while aircraft engines are running, to rapidly generate sorties engaged in combat operations. This dynamic environment requires precise coordination for maximum efficiency and safety of personnel. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Kevin Dunkleberger)
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Can’t Stop, Won’t Stop: 55th EFGS conduct ICTs

U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Dylan Horne, 55th Expeditionary Fighter Generation Squadron cannibalization manager, oversees an integrated combat turn within the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility, June 5, 2025. As a cannibalization manager, Horne oversees a vital process in aircraft maintenance including managing parts among the fleet and strategically redistributing them to generate the maximum amount of airpower possible at any given time. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Kevin Dunkleberger)
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Can’t Stop, Won’t Stop: 55th EFGS conduct ICTs

A safety pin is inserted in an AIM-9X missile loaded on an F-16C Fighting Falcon during an integrated combat turn within the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility, June 5, 2025. The safety pin prevents the firing pin from engaging until the munition is intended for use. Once refueling and rearming are complete during the ICT, the safety pins are removed before the aircraft takeoff for combat operations. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Kevin Dunkleberger)
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Can’t Stop, Won’t Stop: 55th EFGS conduct ICTs

From left, U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Noah Breitler and Senior Airman Trey Santiago, both 55th Expeditionary Fighter Generation Squadron weapons load crew members, load Advanced Precision Kill Weapon System rockets on an F-16C Fighting Falcon during an integrated combat turn within the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility, June 5, 2025. The F-16C Fighting Falcon is a multi-role fighter aircraft supporting defense and deterrence missions through continuous rapid development and generation of combat air superiority. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Kevin Dunkleberger)
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Can’t Stop, Won’t Stop: 55th EFGS conduct ICTs

U.S. Air Force Lt. Col. Alex Kimber, 55th Expeditionary Fighter Squadron director of operations, adjusts his oxygen mask, which is equipped with communication capabilities, during an integrated combat turn within the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility, June 5, 2025. Crew chiefs communicate the status of the weapons crew and fuel distributor to the pilot during ICTs so they know when they are clear to takeoff and resume combat operations. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Kevin Dunkleberger)
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Can’t Stop, Won’t Stop: 55th EFGS conduct ICTs

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Sage Timbrel, 55th Expeditionary Fighter Generation Squadron dedicated crew chief, replaces a dust cover on a fuel hose during an integrated combat turn within the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility, June 5, 2025. Fuel hoses are equipped with a pop-it valve allowing distribution operators to quickly disconnect when aircraft need to rapidly depart and deliver combat airpower. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Kevin Dunkleberger)
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378th ELRS POL: Fueled to fight, down to the last drop

U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Jay Mora, 378th Expeditionary Logistics Readiness Squadron Petroleum, Oils, and Lubricants Flight fuel distribution operator, fills out a consolidation log within the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility, June 4, 2025. The log records the truck’s fuel capacity, the specific aircraft fueled, and the available fuel supply to ensure continuous deterrence and combat operations support is available around-the-clock. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Kevin Dunkleberger) (Image has been altered for operational security by blurring the document on the clipboard.)
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378th ELRS POL: Fueled to fight, down to the last drop

U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Jay Mora, 378th Expeditionary Logistics Readiness Squadron Petroleum, Oils, and Lubricants Flight fuel distribution operator, retracts a fuel hose within the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility, June 4, 2025. Fuel distribution operators leverage advanced training, systems, and capabilities to service multiple types of aircraft, vehicles and equipment that make up the highly agile fighting force used to support long-term security and stability in the region. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Kevin Dunkleberger)
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378th ELRS POL: Fueled to fight, down to the last drop

A U.S. Air Force R-11 Fuel Truck assigned to the 378th Expeditionary Logistics Readiness Squadron and KC-135 Stratotanker sit on a flightline within the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility, June 4, 2025. The U.S. Air Force’s expeditionary capabilities enable U.S. and Coalition forces to rapidly establish credible, combat-ready forces to deter adversaries and if necessary, respond with overwhelming force. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Kevin Dunkleberger)
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378th ELRS POL: Fueled to fight, down to the last drop

U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Jay Mora, 378th Expeditionary Logistics Readiness Squadron Petroleum, Oils, and Lubricants Flight fuel distribution operator, reads a technical order within the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility, June 4, 2025. Technical orders provide detailed operating specifications to ensure optimal efficiency, while mitigating risks, ensuring a combat-ready force remains available for operations at a moments notice within the region. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Kevin Dunkleberger)
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378th ELRS POL: Fueled to fight, down to the last drop

U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Jay Mora, 378th Expeditionary Logistics Readiness Squadron Petroleum, Oils, and Lubricants Flight fuel distribution operator, holds a deadman control, within the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility, June 4, 2025. The handle adjusts the flow of fuel and is a safety mechanism that can be released immediately in emergency situations. Maintaining service members’ safety while operating in an increasingly complex and dynamic security environment is an essential component to ensure seamless operational capabilities. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Kevin Dunkleberger)
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378th ELRS POL: Fueled to fight, down to the last drop

A R-11 Fuel Truck’s bonding cable is connected to an aircraft within the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility, June 4, 2025. The bonding cable equalizes static electricity between an aircraft and the fuel truck, to prevent the buildup of static electricity which can ignite fuel vapors and cause fires. Fuel distribution operators ensure safe conditions as they work with hazardous material in austere environments, which is necessary to generate airpower that deters adversaries and defends service members and allies within the CENTCOM AOR. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Kevin Dunkleberger)
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378th ELRS POL: Fueled to fight, down to the last drop

U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Jay Mora, 378th Expeditionary Logistics Readiness Squadron Petroleum, Oils, and Lubricants Flight fuel distribution operator, radios the Fuels Service Center, within the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility, June 4, 2025. The FSC communicates with fuel distribution operators to assign jobs, track time logs of on-scene refueling operations, and direct fuel trucks on the flightline to ensure every aircraft, vehicle and piece of equipment is properly fueled so mission-essential capabilities remain operable 24/7. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Kevin Dunkleberger)
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378th ELRS POL: Fueled to fight, down to the last drop

U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Jay Mora, 378th Expeditionary Logistics Readiness Squadron Petroleum, Oils, and Lubricants Flight fuel distribution operator, adjusts the auxiliary throttle on a R-11 Fuel Truck, within the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility, June 4, 2025. The auxiliary throttle controls the truck engine’s revolutions per minute, adjusting the pressure pushed to the fuel nozzle, in turn increasing fuel output. Fuel distribution operators adjust the RPMs based on factors such as allotted refuel time and available fuel capacity, to safely and efficiently provide combat-ready forces with the fuel needed to respond with overwhelming force when necessary. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Kevin Dunkleberger)
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378th ELRS POL: Fueled to fight, down to the last drop

From left, U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Jay Mora, 378th Expeditionary Logistics Readiness Squadron Petroleum, Oils, and Lubricants Flight fuel distribution operator, and Airman 1st Class Jaydon Lewis, 93rd Expeditionary Air Refueling Squadron crew chief, run a hose to a KC-135 Stratotanker within the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility, June 4, 2025. The 60-foot hose is capable of dispersing 600 gallons per minute to aircraft, ensuring aircraft assigned to the 378th Air Expeditionary Wing always remain ready to support operations within the region. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Kevin Dunkleberger)
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378th ELRS POL: Fueled to fight, down to the last drop

U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Jay Mora, 378th Expeditionary Logistics Readiness Squadron Petroleum, Oils, and Lubricants Flight fuel distribution operator, poses for a portrait within the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility, June 4, 2025. Tasked with transporting and pumping fuel to aircraft, equipment, or vehicles, Mora distinguished himself as a top performer within the POL Flight winning Runner of the Month for April, completing 82 runs, as well as Pumper of the Month for April and May, pumping 287,423 and 488,567 gallons respectively, ensuring generation of combat operations without delay. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Kevin Dunkleberger)
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Continuation of forces: 79th EFS and 79th EFGS deliver airpower to the CENTCOM AOR

U.S. Airmen deboard a C-5M Super Galaxy within the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility, May 29, 2025. The continuous presence of service members ensures CENTCOM operational objectives are supported in theater by maintaining a state of readiness and the ability to respond to potential threats anytime, anywhere. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Kevin Dunkleberger)
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Continuation of forces: 79th EFS and 79th EFGS deliver airpower to the CENTCOM AOR

U.S. Airmen board a passenger bus assigned to the 378th Expeditionary Logistics Readiness Squadron ground transport flight for transit to an in-processing center within the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility, May 29, 2025. U.S. service members embody warrior ethos to support dynamic operations and embrace coalition and partner integration to support constant, unwavering airpower generation within the region. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Kevin Dunkleberger) (Image has been altered for operational security by blurring out a vehicle license plate.)
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Continuation of forces: 79th EFS and 79th EFGS deliver airpower to the CENTCOM AOR

U.S. Airmen deboard a C-5M Super Galaxy within the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility, May 29, 2025. As part of the 46 Coalition Nations, U.S. service members in the AOR provide intelligence, equipment and air power for multi-domain conflicts in support of CENTCOM’s campaign strategy. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Kevin Dunkleberger)
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Continuation of forces: 79th EFS and 79th EFGS deliver airpower to the CENTCOM AOR

U.S. Airmen board a passenger bus assigned to the 378th Expeditionary Logistics Readiness Squadron ground transport flight for transit to an in-processing center within the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility, May 29, 2025. As an engaged, postured, and ready partner, the U.S. stands alongside coalition and partner forces to assure, deter, and defend in an increasingly complex and dynamic security environment. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Kevin Dunkleberger) (Image has been altered for operational security by blurring out a vehicle license plate.)
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