386th ELRS Airmen recognized for critical R-11 fuel truck maintenance

U.S. Air Force Col. Robert Kline, 386th Air Expeditionary Wing commander, coins U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Justin Vigil for outstanding performance within the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility, Jan. 22, 2025. Vigil and his team performed critical maintenance on an R-11 fuel truck, returning the asset to service and achieving a 100% mission capable rate for the squadron’s vehicle fleet. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Julian Atkins)

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386th ELRS Airmen recognized for critical R-11 fuel truck maintenance

U.S. Air Force Col. Robert Kline, 386th Air Expeditionary Wing commander, coins Senior Airman Samuel Marranca for outstanding performance within the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility, Jan. 22, 2024. Marranca and his team performed critical maintenance, returning an R-11 fuel truck to service after 439 days of non-mission capable status. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Julian Atkins)

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386th ELRS Airmen recognized for critical R-11 fuel truck maintenance

386th Air Expeditionary Wing leadership speaks to U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt Justin Vigil and Senior Airman Samuel Maranca, 386th Expeditionary Logistics Readiness Squadron vehicle management specialists, while recognizing them for their accomplishments within the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility, Jan. 22, 2025. The Airmen were recognized for performing critical maintenance on an R-11 fuel truck, returning the asset to service and ensuring sustained refueling operations and enabling mission success. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Julian Atkins)

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386th ELRS Airmen recognized for critical R-11 fuel truck maintenance

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Justin Vigil, left, and Senior Airman Samuel Marranca, right, 386th Expeditionary Logistics Readiness Squadron vehicle management specialists stand ready to be recognized by wing leadership within the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility, Jan. 22, 2025. The Airmen were recognized for completing a critical engine swap and pumping system overhaul that returned an R-11 fuel truck to service. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Julian Atkins)

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386th ELRS Airmen recognized for critical R-11 fuel truck maintenance

Published Feb. 6, 2025
By Senior Airman Julian Atkins
386th Air Expeditionary Wing

U.S. CENTRAL COMMAND AREA OF RESPONSIBILITY --

Two U.S. Air Force Airmen assigned to the 386th Expeditionary Logistics Readiness Squadron were recently recognized by the 386th Air Expeditionary Wing command team for completing a critical engine swap and pumping system overhaul. The Airmen's work allowed an R-11 fuel truck to return to service after 439 days of non-mission capable status.