Operations Iraqi Freedom, Enduring Freedom and Joint Task Force-Horn of Africa
Airman 1st Class Deron Hix, fuels apprentice assigned to the 379th Expeditionary Logistics Readiness Squadron, uses a pantograph extension to fill an R-11 refueling truck so it can refuel aircraft Nov. 5, at an undisclosed air base in Southwest Asia. These 379th ELRS members fuel the fight by transferring approximately one million gallons of jet fuel per day, keeping all aircraft fueled and prepared for flight to support the Global War on Terrorism. Airman Hix, a native of Indianapolis, Ind., is deployed from Moody Air Force Base, Ga., in support of Operations Iraqi and Enduring Freedom and Joint Task Force-Horn of Africa. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Darnell T. Cannady/Released)