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Keeping it cool: 379th ELRS cryogenics technicians

A U.S. Air Force cryogenics technician assigned to the 379th Expeditionary Logistics Readiness Squadron adjusts a valve on a liquid nitrogen tank within the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility, Jan. 4, 2025. As the sole liquid oxygen and liquid nitrogen suppliers within the USCENTCOM AOR, 379th ELRS cryogenics technicians enable combat sorties annually, ensuring aircrew have breathing oxygen. (U.S. Air Force photo)
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Keeping it cool: 379th ELRS cryogenics technicians

A U.S. Air Force cryogenics technician assigned to the 379th Expeditionary Logistics Readiness Squadron tightens a pipe on a liquid nitrogen tank within the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility, Jan. 4, 2025. While cryogenics technicians primarily utilize Liquid oxygen to support aircraft sorties, they are also responsible for handling the precise measurement and transfer of liquid nitrogen for medical purposes. (U.S. Air Force photo)
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Keeping it cool: 379th ELRS cryogenics technicians

A U.S. Air Force cryogenics technician assigned to the 379th Expeditionary Logistics Readiness Squadron observes the transfer of liquid nitrogen within the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility, Jan. 4, 2025. As the sole liquid oxygen and liquid nitrogen suppliers within the USCENTCOM AOR, 379th ELRS cryogenics technicians enable combat sorties annually, ensuring aircrew have breathing oxygen. (U.S. Air Force photo)
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Keeping it cool: 379th ELRS cryogenics technicians

A U.S. Air Force cryogenics technician assigned to the 379th Expeditionary Logistics Readiness Squadron dons protective boots within the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility, Jan. 4, 2025. The use of proper protective equipment is essential for cryogenics technicians as concentrated exposure to liquid nitrogen can cause burns or frostbite. (U.S. Air Force photo)
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Keeping it cool: 379th ELRS cryogenics technicians

U.S. Air Force cryogenics technicians assigned to the 379th Expeditionary Logistics Readiness Squadron move a liquid nitrogen tank within the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility, Jan. 4, 2025. The 379th ELRS cryogenics technicians handle 20 400-gallon liquid oxygen tanks and 9 400-gallon liquid nitrogen tanks. (U.S. Air Force photo)
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Keeping it cool: 379th ELRS cryogenics technicians

Liquid oxygen is emitted from a tank within the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility, Jan. 3, 2025. Cryogenics technicians assigned to the 379th Expeditionary Logistics Readiness Squadron issue 127,000 gallons of liquid oxygen annually to aircraft within the USCENTCOM AOR. (U.S. Air Force photo)
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Keeping it cool: 379th ELRS cryogenics technicians

A U.S. Air Force cryogenics technician assigned to the 379th Expeditionary Logistics Readiness Squadron laughs within the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility, Jan. 3, 2025. Cryogenics technicians oversee the daily inspection, maintenance and operation of liquid oxygen and liquid nitrogen tanks. (U.S. Air Force photo)
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Keeping it cool: 379th ELRS cryogenics technicians

A U.S. Air Force cryogenics technician assigned to the 379th Expeditionary Logistics Readiness Squadron adjusts a valve on a liquid oxygen tank within the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility, Jan. 3, 2025. The 379th ELRS cryogenics facility is the sole liquid oxygen and liquid nitrogen transfer hub in the USCENTCOM AOR. (U.S. Air Force photo)
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Keeping it cool: 379th ELRS cryogenics technicians

A U.S. Air Force cryogenics technician assigned to the 379th Expeditionary Logistics Readiness Squadron purges excess liquid oxygen within the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility, Jan. 3, 2025. The 379th ELRS cryogenics technicians are responsible for 20 400-gallon liquid oxygen tanks and 9 400-gallon liquid nitrogen tanks. (U.S. Air Force photo)
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Keeping it cool: 379th ELRS cryogenics technicians

A U.S. Air Force cryogenics technician assigned to the 379th Expeditionary Logistics Readiness Squadron adjusts a pipe for an oxygen tank inside of a C-130J Super Hercules within the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility, Jan. 9, 2025. Cryogenics technicians assigned to the 379th ELRS supply liquid oxygen to aircraft deployed, which provide aircrew members oxygen during combat sorties throughout the USCENTCOM AOR. (U.S. Air Force photo)
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Keeping it cool: 379th ELRS cryogenics technicians

A U.S. Air Force cryogenics technician assigned to the 379th Expeditionary Logistics Readiness Squadron attaches a liquid oxygen tank inside of a C-130J Super Hercules within the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility, Jan. 9, 2025. Cryogenics technicians assigned to the 379th ELRS issue 127,000 gallons of liquid oxygen to aircraft deployed in the AOR annually. (U.S. Air Force photo)
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Keeping it cool: 379th ELRS cryogenics technicians

A U.S. Air Force cryogenics technician assigned to the 379th Expeditionary Logistics Readiness Squadron prepares for a liquid oxygen transfer within the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility, Jan. 3, 2025. Cryogenics technicians oversee the daily inspection, maintenance and operation of liquid oxygen and liquid nitrogen tanks. (U.S. Air Force photo)
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Keeping it cool: 379th ELRS cryogenics technicians

A U.S. Air Force cryogenics technician assigned to the 379th Expeditionary Logistics Readiness Squadron inspects personal protective equipment within the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility, Jan. 3, 2025. The 379th ELRS cryogenics facility is the sole liquid oxygen and liquid nitrogen transfer hub in the USCENTCOM AOR. (U.S. Air Force photo)
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Cryogenics: Providing life source to aircrew across the AOR

Airman 1st Class Kylie Moore, 386th Expeditionary Logistics Squadron cryogenics specialist, vents excess pressure from a storage tank at Ali Al Salem Air Base, Kuwait, April 25, 2019. Cryogenic specialists at ASAB ensure the storage tanks is kept at an ideal pressure of 20 pounds-per-square inch to minimize losses. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Arielle Vasquez)
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Cryogenics: Providing life source to aircrew across the AOR

Airman 1st Class Kylie Moore, 386th Expeditionary Logistics Squadron cryogenics specialist, takes a sample of liquid oxygen from a servicing cart at Ali Al Salem Air Base, Kuwait, April 25, 2019. On any given day, approximately 3,000 gallons of liquid oxygen is kept in storage. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Arielle Vasquez)
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Cryogenics: Providing life source to aircrew across the AOR

Senior Airman Joshua Gonzales, 386th Expeditionary Logistics Squadron cryogenics specialist, performs an odor test on a sample of liquid oxygen at Ali Al Salem Air Base, Kuwait, April 25, 2019. Odor tests are conducted to detect any impurities in a sample. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Arielle Vasquez)
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AUAB power projection: cryogenics team keeps aircrews breathing easy

Staff Sgt. Shakir Alikhan, 379th Expeditionary Logistics Readiness Squadron cryogenics section fuels journeyman, inspects liquid oxygen at Al Udeid Air Base, April 4, 2019. The cryogenics team here ensures aircrew members across U.S. Air Forces 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)
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AUAB power projection: cryogenics team keeps aircrews breathing easy

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)
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AUAB power projection: cryogenics team keeps aircrews breathing easy

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 here 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)
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AUAB power projection: cryogenics team keeps aircrews breathing easy

Staff Sgt. Shakir Alikhan, 379th Expeditionary Logistics Readiness Squadron cryogenics section fuels journeyman, prepares to retrieve liquid oxygen for inspection at Al Udeid Air Base, Qatar, April 4, 2019. The cryogenics team here ensures aircrew members across U.S. Air Forces 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)
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