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U.S. Air Forces Central

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U.S. Air Force Airmen assigned to the 378th Air Expeditionary Wing secure a fuel bladder liner at an undisclosed location within the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility, May 17, 2024. Fuel bladders provide the flexibility for temporary or permanent use in austere locations to refuel aircraft and fuel trucks. (U.S. Air Force photo)

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U.S. Department of Defense service members install a fuel bladder liner at an undisclosed location within the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility on May 17, 2024. Airmen and Soldiers came together for the project, promoting joint interoperability and readiness in unfamiliar environments. (U.S. Air Force photo)

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A U.S. Air Force Airman assigned to the 378th Air Expeditionary Wing opens a shipping crate containing fuel bladders at an undisclosed location within the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility, May 17, 2024. Building this additional fuel capacity will enable critical wing initiatives such as hot pit refueling and agile combat employment. (U.S. Air Force photo)

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A U.S. Air Force senior enlisted leader assigned to the 378th Expeditionary Logistics Readiness Squadron installs a fuel bladder at an undisclosed location within the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility, May 17, 2024. Building this additional fuel capacity will enable critical wing initiatives such as hot pit refueling and agile combat employment. (U.S. Air Force photo)

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U.S. Air Force Airmen assigned to the 378th Air Expeditionary Wing assist a crane placing down a fuel bladder at an undisclosed location within the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility, May 17, 2024. Fuel bladders provide the flexibility for temporary or permanent use in austere locations to refuel aircraft and fuel trucks. (U.S. Air Force photo)

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