Refuel, refill, repeat

U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Alexander Howe, an aerospace maintenance apprentice, directs an Airman operating an R-11 Refueler in the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility, Oct. 10, 2025. Aircraft maintainers coordinate closely with fuels distribution to ensure they’re on the schedule for fuel services and that the fueling process goes smoothly. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Kristen Pittman)

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U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Rene Hernandez-Fraga, 379th Expeditionary Logistics Readiness Squadron fuels distribution technician, unfurls the fuel hose from an R-11 Refueler in the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility, Oct. 10, 2025. Fuels distribution technicians like Hernandez-Fraga provide around the clock fuel support for a myriad of aircraft and can provide fuel services such as wet wing defueling and hot refueling operations. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Kristen Pittman)

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U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Daniel Keys, left, and Airman 1st Class Alexander Howe, right, aircraft maintainers, secure fuel hoses to a 16th Expeditionary Airlift Squadron C-17 Globemaster III aircraft in the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility, Oct. 10, 2025. The C-17’s cargo and troop airlift and airdrop capabilities ensure agile joint and contingency combat support throughout the CENTCOM AOR. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Kristen Pittman)

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U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Daniel Keys, aircraft maintainer, gives a thumbs up to begin refueling a C-17 Globemaster III aircraft in the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility, Oct. 10, 2025. In addition to airlift and airdrop capabilities, C-17s also operate as a vessel for lifesaving care in the air through aeromedical evacuation. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Kristen Pittman)

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U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Rene Hernandez-Fraga, 379th Expeditionary Logistics Readiness Squadron fuels distribution technician, adjusts the manual throttle control during an aircraft refueling in the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility, Oct. 10, 2025. Throughout the refueling process, Hernandez-Fraga monitors and controls the situation, always ready to take action in the event of an emergency. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Kristen Pittman)

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U.S. Air Force Airmen refuel a C-17 Globemaster III aircraft in the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility, Oct. 10, 2025. The C-17’s fuel capacity is over 35,000 U.S. gallons, but the aircraft’s range is considered global as it is in-flight refueling compatible. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Kristen Pittman)

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U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Rene Hernandez-Fraga, 379th Expeditionary Logistics Readiness Squadron fuels distribution technician, conducts a C-17 Globemaster III aircraft refueling in the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility, Oct. 10, 2025. Throughout the refueling process, Hernandez-Fraga monitors and controls the situation, always ready to take action in the event of an emergency. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Kristen Pittman)

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U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Rene Hernandez-Fraga, 379th Expeditionary Logistics Readiness Squadron fuels distribution technician, removes a fuel hose from a C-17 Globemaster III aircraft in the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility, Oct. 10, 2025. In addition to providing fueling services for aircraft at their home station, fuels distribution members can often be called to forward deploy throughout the AOR to support joint and contingency operations in even the most austere environments. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Kristen Pittman)

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U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Rene Hernandez-Fraga, 379th Expeditionary Logistics Readiness Squadron fuels distribution technician, documents notes prior to filling the tank of an R-11 Refueler in the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility, Oct. 10, 2025. Fuels distribution technicians like Hernandez-Fraga provide around the clock fuel support for a myriad of aircraft and can provide fuel services such as wet wing defueling and hot refueling operations. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Kristen Pittman)

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U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Rene Hernandez-Fraga, 379th Expeditionary Logistics Readiness Squadron fuels distribution technician, refuels an R-11 Refueler in the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility, Oct. 10, 2025. The R-11 can hold up to 6,000 U.S. gal. of fuel and is capable of issuing fuel at a rate of 600 gal. per minute. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Kristen Pittman)

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U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Rene Hernandez-Fraga, 379th Expeditionary Logistics Readiness Squadron fuels distribution technician, refuels an R-11 Refueler in the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility, Oct. 10, 2025. The R-11 can hold up to 6,000 U.S. gal. of fuel and is capable of issuing fuel at a rate of 600 gal. per minute. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Kristen Pittman)

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POL keeps flightline fueled

Published Oct. 10, 2025
By Tech. Sgt. Kristen Pittman
379th Air Expeditionary Wing

U.S. CENTRAL COMMAND -- U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Alexander Howe, an aerospace maintenance apprentice, directs an Airman operating an R-11 Refueler in the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility, Oct. 10, 2025. Aircraft maintainers coordinate closely with fuels distribution to ensure they’re on the schedule for fuel services and that the fueling process goes smoothly. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Kristen Pittman)

Refuel, refill, repeat

Refuel, refill, repeat

Refuel, refill, repeat

Refuel, refill, repeat

Refuel, refill, repeat

Refuel, refill, repeat

Refuel, refill, repeat

Refuel, refill, repeat

Refuel, refill, repeat

Refuel, refill, repeat

Refuel, refill, repeat