‘Tap’ into the 378th ECES Water and Fuel Systems Maintenance Section

Left, U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Daniel Kapsetta, 378th Expeditionary Civil Engineer Squadron water and fuel systems maintenance journeyman, and Staff Sgt. Abdul Guira, 378th ECES water and fuel systems maintenance craftsman, connect a water line within the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility, Sept. 23, 2025. Kapsetta and Guira conduct routine and emergent maintenance repairs on water systems and lines to ensure an ample supply of water is available to all U.S. controlled areas for mission-essential operations. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Kevin Dunkleberger)

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‘Tap’ into the 378th ECES Water and Fuel Systems Maintenance Section

U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Daniel Kapsetta, 378th Expeditionary Civil Engineer Squadron water and fuel systems maintenance journeyman, examines a water sample from a delivery truck within the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility, Sept. 23, 2025. A reagent is mixed with the water sample, causing a color change to test for a suitable concentration of chlorine in the water before the delivery is added to the installations’ water reserve supply. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Kevin Dunkleberger)

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‘Tap’ into the 378th ECES Water and Fuel Systems Maintenance Section

U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Daniel Kapsetta, 378th Expeditionary Civil Engineer Squadron water and fuel systems maintenance journeyman, tests a water sample from a delivery truck within the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility, Sept. 23, 2025. A chlorometer is used to measure chlorine levels to ensure proper disinfection and protection against contamination in the water supply before it is authorized for use in operations. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Kevin Dunkleberger)

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‘Tap’ into the 378th ECES Water and Fuel Systems Maintenance Section

U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Daniel Kapsetta, 378th Expeditionary Civil Engineer Squadron water and fuel systems maintenance journeyman, collects a water sample from a delivery truck within the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility, Sept. 23, 2025. 378th ECES WFSM Airmen collect water samples from every delivery truck each day, to test for adequate levels of chlorine, ensuring the water is suitable for use and does not pose a risk to service members’ health or operational requirements. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Kevin Dunkleberger)

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U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Daniel Kapsetta, 378th Expeditionary Civil Engineer Squadron water and fuel systems maintenance journeyman, inspects a water-level float within the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility, Sept. 23, 2025. Water is a critical resource used for daily hygiene practices, as well as mission-essential operations, which include 378th ECES Fire Department reserves for emergency response, cleaning and servicing the installation’s fleet of vehicles and construction equipment and laundering uniforms. The 378th ECES WFSM team is responsible for ensuring an ample supply of water to sustain the installation’s usage for mission requirements and ensuring the 378th never experiences a shortfall. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Kevin Dunkleberger)

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‘Tap’ into the 378th ECES Water and Fuel Systems Maintenance Section

U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Daniel Kapsetta, 378th Expeditionary Civil Engineer Squadron water and fuel systems maintenance journeyman, inspects a water-level float within the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility, Sept. 23, 2025. Floats are an efficient way to monitor water tanks’ current capacity informing the 378th ECES WFSM team when, and how much water to schedule for delivery to ensure the 378th Air Expeditionary Wing remains postured to respond to mission requirements in the AOR. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Kevin Dunkleberger)

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U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Daniel Kapsetta, 378th Expeditionary Civil Engineer Squadron water and fuel systems maintenance journeyman, poses for a photo within the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility, Sept. 23, 2025. 378th ECES WFSM Airmen are tasked with managing miles of water lines essential to daily operations, as well as plumbing and wastewater collection systems, which are critical to the 378th Air Expeditionary Wing’s sustainment in the region. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Kevin Dunkleberger)

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U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Abdul Guira, 378th Expeditionary Civil Engineer Squadron water and fuel systems maintenance craftsman, poses for a photo within the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility, Sept. 23, 2025. 378th ECES WFSM Airmen install, inspect, and maintain water and wastewater systems to support mission readiness and environmental safety, allowing the U.S. to successfully stage and operate in austere locations. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Kevin Dunkleberger)

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U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Daniel Kapsetta, 378th Expeditionary Civil Engineer Squadron water and fuel systems maintenance journeyman, turns on a water pump within the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility, Sept. 23, 2025. The 378th ECES WFSM section is responsible for ensuring the entire installation's water supply is maintained, tested and properly stored for mission-essential operations and hygiene practices, as well as for contingent emergency responses. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Kevin Dunkleberger)

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‘Tap’ into the 378th ECES Water and Fuel Systems Maintenance Section

Published Sept. 30, 2025
By Staff Sgt. Kevin Dunkleberger
378th Air Expeditionary Wing

U.S. CENTRAL COMMAND AREA OF RESPONSIBILITY -- Left, U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Daniel Kapsetta, 378th Expeditionary Civil Engineer Squadron water and fuel systems maintenance journeyman, and Staff Sgt. Abdul Guira, 378th ECES water and fuel systems maintenance craftsman, connect a water line within the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility, Sept. 23, 2025. Kapsetta and Guira conduct routine and emergent maintenance repairs on water systems and lines to ensure an ample supply of water is available to all U.S. controlled areas for mission-essential operations. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Kevin Dunkleberger)