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“Gamblers” project airpower, bolster regional partnerships

PRINCE SULTAN AIR BASE, KINGDOM OF SAUDI ARABIA – An F-16C Fighting Falcon from the 77th Expeditionary Fighter Squadron takes off at Prince Sultan Air Base, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, Nov. 3, 2020. The squadron, known by the nickname “Gamblers,” plays a key role in supporting the 378th Air Expeditionary Wing’s mission of sustaining and defending joint and partner forces by projecting combat airpower in support of theater plans and operations. The squadron flies frequent missions that bolster regional partnerships and enhance interoperability (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Wes Wright).
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“Hangar Queen” Turned Hero

A C-130J Super Hercules sits in a hangar at an undisclosed location within the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility. A C-130 primarily performs tactical portions of airlift missions while being capable of operating from rough dirt strips. (Courtesy Photo)
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“Hangar Queen” Turned Hero

Maintenance personnel from the 41st Mission Generation Force Element fix a C-130J Super Hercules wing within the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility. The 41st MGFE worked to get the cannibalized C-130 off the ground, executing 465 sorties with zero maintenance cancellations. (Courtesy Photo)
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“Hangar Queen” Turned Hero

Maintenance personnel from the 41st Mission Generation Force Element laugh together as they fix a C-130J Super Hercules front strut within the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility. The 41st MGFE worked to get the cannibalized C-130 off the ground, executing 465 sorties with zero maintenance cancellations. (Courtesy Photo)
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“Hangar Queen” Turned Hero

A C-130J Super Hercules sits in a hangar at an undisclosed location within the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility. A C-130 primarily performs tactical portions of airlift missions while being capable of operating from rough dirt strips. (Courtesy Photo)
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“Hangar Queen” Turned Hero

Service members from the 41st Mission Generation Force Element pose for a group photo in front of a C-130J Super Hercules at an undisclosed location within the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility, May 30, 2024. The 41st MGFE maintenance personnel worked to get a cannibalized C-130 off the ground, executing 465 sorties with zero maintenance cancellations. (U.S. Air Force photo)
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“Hot Pit” training across region; AUAB hosts event with PSAB maintainers

Aircrew members observe crew chiefs refueling their KC-135 Stratotanker during a hot pit refuel certification May 17, 2021, at Al Udeid Air Base, Qatar. F-16 Fighting Falcon crew chiefs from Prince Sultan Air Base, Saudi Arabia, visited AUAB to participate in hot pit refueling certification training, which enables crews to refuel and return to the mission from any location. During a hot pit refuel, at least one engine is left running while the aircraft receives fuel. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Greg Erwin)
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“Hot Pit” training across region; AUAB hosts event with PSAB maintainers

Tech. Sgt. Robert Viera, 379th Expeditionary Aircraft Maintenance Squadron KC-135 Stratotanker special projects manager, observes a hot pit refuel certification training May 17, 2021, at Al Udeid Air Base, Qatar. The training allowed F-16 Fighting Falcon crew chiefs from Prince Sultan Air Base, Saudi Arabia, to visit AUAB to learn how the hot pit process is conducted from the experts on KC-135 Stratotanker hot pit refueling in the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Greg Erwin)
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“Hot Pit” training across region; AUAB hosts event with PSAB maintainers

Senior Airman Matthew Salazar, 157th Expeditionary Fighter Generation Squadron F-16 Fighting Falcon crew chief, participates in hot pit refuel certification training May 17, 2021, at Al Udeid Air Base, Qatar. The training allowed F-16 crew chiefs from Prince Sultan Air Base, Saudi Arabia, to come to AUAB to learn how the process is conducted from the experts in the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility. During a hot pit refuel, at least one engine is left running while the aircraft receives fuel. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Greg Erwin)
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“Hot Pit” training across region; AUAB hosts event with PSAB maintainers

Senior Airman Matthew Salazar, 157th Expeditionary Fighter Generation Squadron F-16 Fighting Falcon crew chief, communicates with aircrew during a hot pit refuel certification May 17, 2021, at Al Udeid Air Base, Qatar. Communication is a crucial part of the hot pit refueling process, allowing the crew chiefs on the ground to know when the fueling is complete. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Greg Erwin)
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“Hot Pit” training across region; AUAB hosts event with PSAB maintainers

Staff Sgt. Jordan Perkins, 379th Expeditionary Logistics Readiness Squadron fuels operator, prepares to hook up a fuel hose to a KC-135 Stratotanker during a hot pit refuel certification May 17, 2021, at Al Udeid Air Base, Qatar. Fuels operators at AUAB are the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility resident experts regarding the hot pit refuel process, as the innovative procedures have been developed further over the past few years here. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Greg Erwin)
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“Hot Pit” training across region; AUAB hosts event with PSAB maintainers

Senior Airman Matthew Salazar, 157th Expeditionary Fighter Generation Squadron F-16 Fighting Falcon crew chief, participates in hot pit refuel certification training May 17, 2021, at Al Udeid Air Base, Qatar. The training allowed F-16 crew chiefs from Prince Sultan Air Base, Saudi Arabia, to come to AUAB to learn how the process is conducted from the experts in the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility. During a hot pit refuel, at least one engine is left running while the aircraft receives fuel. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Greg Erwin)
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“Hot Pit” training across region; AUAB hosts event with PSAB maintainers

Senior Airman Matthew Salazar, 157th Expeditionary Fighter Generation Squadron F-16 Fighting Falcon crew chief, marshals a fuel truck during a hot pit refuel certification May 17, 2021, at Al Udeid Air Base, Qatar. Hot pit refueling is defined by having at least one engine running while the aircraft is receiving fuel. The hot pit procedure allows aircrews to execute their mission faster by spending less time on the ground. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Greg Erwin)
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“Hot Pit” training across region; AUAB hosts event with PSAB maintainers

Tech. Sgt. Adam Barrett, 157th Expeditionary Fighter Generation Squadron F-16 Fighting Falcon crew chief, and Tech. Sgt. Robert Viera, 379th Expeditionary Aircraft Maintenance Squadron KC-135 Stratotanker special projects manager, certify members during a hot pit refuel certification May 17, 2021, at Al Udeid Air Base, Qatar. F-16 crew chiefs from Prince Sultan Air Base, Saudi Arabia, visited AUAB to participate in hot pit refueling certification training, which enables crews to refuel and get back to the mission from any location. During a hot pit refuel, at least one engine is left running while the aircraft receives fuel. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Greg Erwin)
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“Hot Pit” training across region; PSAB hosts event with 379th AEW maintainers

Senior Airman Christopher Adkins, 379th Expeditionary Maintenance Squadron B-1 crew chief, talks to a pilot, 157th Expeditionary Fighter Squadron, during “hot pit” training, Prince Sultan Air Base, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, May 3, 2021. Hot pit refueling is where maintainers refuel an aircraft while the engine is still running, allowing the aircraft to safely and quickly return to flying. (U.S. Air Force Photo by Senior Airman Samuel Earick)
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“Hot Pit” training across region; PSAB hosts event with 379th AEW maintainers

Senior Airman Shane Brennan, 379th Expeditionary Maintenance Squadron C-130 crew chief, motions to the pilot, 157th Expeditionary Fighter Squadron, to stop movement during “hot pit” training, Prince Sultan Air Base, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, May 3, 2021. Hot pit refueling is where maintainers refuel an aircraft while the engine is still running, allowing the aircraft to safely and quickly return to flying. (U.S. Air Force Photo by Senior Airman Samuel Earick)
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“Hot Pit” training across region; PSAB hosts event with 379th AEW maintainers

Members of the 379th Expeditionary Maintenance Squadron perform a “hot pit” refueling under the supervision of 378th Expeditionary Operations Group training instructors, Prince Sultan Air Base, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, May 3, 2021. Hot pit refueling is where maintainers refuel an aircraft while the engine is still running, allowing the aircraft to safely and quickly return to flying. (U.S. Air Force Photo by Senior Airman Samuel Earick)
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“Hot Pit” training across region; PSAB hosts event with 379th AEW maintainers

Senior Airman Shane Brennan, 379th Expeditionary Maintenance Squadron C-130 crew chief, performs a “hot pit” refueling, Prince Sultan Air Base, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, May 3, 2021. Hot pit refueling is where maintainers refuel an aircraft while the engine is still running, allowing the aircraft to safely and quickly return to flying. (U.S. Air Force Photo by Senior Airman Samuel Earick)
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“Hot Pit” training across region; PSAB hosts event with 379th AEW maintainers

Members of the 379th Expeditionary Maintenance Squadron perform a “hot pit” refueling under the supervision of 378th Expeditionary Operations Group training instructors, Prince Sultan Air Base, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, May 1, 2021. Hot pit refueling is where maintainers refuel an aircraft while the engine is still running, allowing the aircraft to safely and quickly return to flying. (U.S. Air Force Photo by Senior Airman Samuel Earick)
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“Hot Pit” training across region; PSAB hosts event with 379th AEW maintainers

Senior Airman Scott Fure, 379th Expeditionary Maintenance Squadron C-130 crew chief, performs a demo of “hot pit” refueling training while Tech. Sgt. Richard Vice, 378th Expeditionary Operations Group quality assurance inspector, watches and gives instruction, Prince Sultan Air Base, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, May 1, 2021. Hot pit refueling is where maintainers refuel an aircraft while the engine is still running, allowing the aircraft to safely and quickly return to flying. (U.S. Air Force Photo by Senior Airman Samuel Earick)
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