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Fueling readiness: Inside the lab that keeps the mission moving

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Fabian Pelayo, 378th Expeditionary Logistics Readiness Squadron fuels laboratory technician, handles a fuel sample in the 378th ELRS fuels laboratory within the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility, Nov. 3, 2025. Pelayo tests each batch of jet fuel to ensure every aircraft can launch safely and sustain combat operations without delay. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman De’Quan Simmons)
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Fueling readiness: Inside the lab that keeps the mission moving

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Fabian Pelayo, 378th Expeditionary Logistics Readiness Squadron fuels laboratory technician, poses for a photo in the 378th ELRS fuels laboratory within the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility, Nov. 3, 2025. Pelayo verifies the purity and quality of fuel samples daily, keeping aircraft mission-ready and able to support the 378th Air Expeditionary Wing’s ongoing combat operations. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman De’Quan Simmons)
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Fueling readiness: Inside the lab that keeps the mission moving

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Fabian Pelayo, 378th Expeditionary Logistics Readiness Squadron fuels laboratory technician, tests a fuel sample in the 378th ELRS fuels laboratory within the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility, Nov. 3, 2025. Pelayo identifies and eliminates impurities, guaranteeing aircraft receive mission-ready fuel and reinforcing the wing’s commitment to sustaining combat capabilities. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman De’Quan Simmons)
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Fueling readiness: Inside the lab that keeps the mission moving

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Fabian Pelayo, 378th Expeditionary Logistics Readiness Squadron fuels laboratory technician, prepares a fuel sample for a flash point test in the 378th ELRS fuels laboratory within the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility, Nov. 3, 2025. Pelayo identifies and eliminates impurities, guaranteeing aircraft receive mission-ready fuel, reinforcing the wing’s commitment to sustaining combat capabilities. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman De’Quan Simmons)
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Fueling readiness: Inside the lab that keeps the mission moving

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Fabian Pelayo, 378th Expeditionary Logistics Readiness Squadron fuels laboratory technician, pours a fuel sample into a beaker in the 378th ELRS fuels lab within the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility, Nov. 3, 2025. Pelayo ensures every aircraft receives clean, mission-ready fuel, allowing the wing to sustain its combat tempo. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman De’Quan Simmons)
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Fueling readiness: Inside the lab that keeps the mission moving

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Fabian Pelayo, 378th Expeditionary Logistics Readiness Squadron fuels laboratory technician, collects a fuel sample from a fuel bladder within the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility, Nov. 3, 2025. Pelayo tests every batch of fuel at the installation to ensure it meets Air Force standards, directly supporting the wing’s ability to conduct and sustain combat operations. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman De’Quan Simmons)
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Fueling readiness: Inside the lab that keeps the mission moving

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Fabian Pelayo, 378th Expeditionary Logistics Readiness Squadron fuels laboratory technician, collects a fuel sample from a fuel bladder within the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility, Nov. 3, 2025. Pelayo records and validates test results to guarantee mission fuel remains within Air Force specifications for sustained combat performance. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman De’Quan Simmons)
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Fueling readiness: Inside the lab that keeps the mission moving

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Fabian Pelayo, 378th Expeditionary Logistics Readiness Squadron fuels laboratory technician, documents fuel testing results in the 378th ELRS fuels lab within the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility, Nov. 3, 2025. Pelayo’s testing ensures every sortie launched from the 378th AEW operates with dependable fuel, sustaining combat airpower in the region (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman De’Quan Simmons)
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Built for the Mission: 378th ECES Keeps Maintenance Facilities Mission-Ready

U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Sean Stark, 378th Expeditionary Civil Engineer Squadron structural maintenance journeyman, inspects tension fabric systems on large area maintenance shelters within the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility, Oct. 24, 2025. Structural maintainers play a vital role in keeping maintenance shelters operational, reinforcing the wing’s ability to sustain combat readiness. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman De’Quan)
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Built for the Mission: 378th ECES Keeps Maintenance Facilities M

U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Austin Kirk, 378th Expeditionary Civil Engineer Squadron structural maintenance journeyman, inspects tension fabric systems on large area maintenance shelters within the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility, Oct. 24, 2025. By verifying shelter stability, the 378th ECES ensures maintenance operations continue without interruption to combat sorties. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman De’Quan)
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Built for the Mission: 378th ECES Keeps Maintenance Facilities M

U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Sean Stark, 378th Expeditionary Civil Engineer Squadron structural maintenance journeyman, inspects tension fabric systems on large area maintenance shelters within the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility, Oct. 24, 2025. Through preventive inspections, the 378th ECES ensures vital structures remain mission-ready and support enduring operations. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman De’Quan)
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Built for the Mission: 378th ECES Keeps Maintenance Facilities M

U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Sean Stark, 378th Expeditionary Civil Engineer Squadron structural maintenance journeyman, inspects tension fabric systems on large area maintenance shelters within the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility, Oct. 24, 2025. The integrity of large area maintenance shelters directly supports the wing’s ability to conduct and sustain mission-critical aircraft maintenance. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman De’Quan)
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Built for the Mission: 378th ECES Keeps Maintenance Facilities M

Senior Airman Austin Kirk, left, and Airman 1st Class Sean Stark, right, 378th Expeditionary Civil Engineer Squadron structural maintenance journeymen, inspect tension fabric systems on large area maintenance shelters within the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility, Oct. 24, 2025. The integrity of the LAMS directly supports the wing’s ability to conduct and sustain mission-critical aircraft maintenance. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman De’Quan)
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379 EMXS wheel and tire shop reassembles KC-135 aircraft tire

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Russell Hunnicutt, left, 379th Expeditionary Maintenance Squadron wheel and tire shop noncommissioned officer in charge, and Senior Airman Ryan Adair, right, 379th EMXS wheel and tire technician, torque the bolts on a KC-135 Stratotanker aircraft main landing gear wheel and tire within the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility, Dec. 1, 2025. Technicians assigned to the 379th EMXS are responsible for in-depth maintenance and inspection of various aviation components, ensuring the continued operation of aircraft providing power projection anywhere in the region. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Justin Norton)
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379 EMXS wheel and tire shop reassembles KC-135 aircraft tire

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Russell Hunnicutt, 379th Expeditionary Maintenance Squadron wheel and tire shop noncommissioned officer in charge, prepares to separate two parts of a KC-135 Stratotanker aircraft main landing gear wheel within the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility, Dec. 1, 2025. Technicians assigned to the 379th EMXS are responsible for in-depth maintenance and inspection of various aviation components, ensuring the continued operation of aircraft providing power projection anywhere in the region. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Justin Norton)
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379 EMXS wheel and tire shop reassembles KC-135 aircraft tire

U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Ryan Adair, 379th Expeditionary Maintenance Squadron wheel and tire technician, indicates an inspection date on a KC-135 Stratotanker aircraft main landing gear tire within the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility, Dec. 1, 2025. Aircraft maintenance technicians work together disassembling, inspecting and repairing a steady supply of wheels and tires ensuring aircraft are capable of providing aerial refueling capabilities on demand. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Justin Norton)
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All Smiles: 378th EMDS dental clinic focuses on readiness throug

U.S. Air Force Lt. Col. Douglas Grabowski, 378th Expeditionary Medical Squadron dental services chief, examines a U.S. Army soldier at the 378th EMDS dental clinic in the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility, Oct. 23, 2025. As dental services chief, Grabowski oversees clinical operations and ensures compliance with readiness standards. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman De’Quan Simmons)
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379 EMXS wheel and tire shop reassembles KC-135 aircraft tire

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Russell Hunnicutt, left, 379th Expeditionary Maintenance Squadron wheel and tire shop noncommissioned officer in charge, and Senior Airman Erica Masters, right, 379th EMXS wheel and tire technician, torque the bolts on a KC-135 Stratotanker aircraft main landing gear wheel and tire within the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility, Dec. 1, 2025. Technicians assigned to the 379th EMXS are responsible for in-depth maintenance and inspection of various aviation components, ensuring the continued operation of aircraft providing power projection anywhere in the region. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Justin Norton)
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379 EMXS wheel and tire shop reassembles KC-135 aircraft tire

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Russell Hunnicutt, 379th Expeditionary Maintenance Squadron wheel and tire shop noncommissioned officer in charge, places washers on a group of KC-135 Stratotanker aircraft main landing gear wheel bolts within the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility, Dec. 1, 2025. Aircraft maintenance technicians work together disassembling, inspecting and repairing a steady supply of wheels and tires ensuring aircraft are capable of providing aerial refueling capabilities on demand. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Justin Norton)
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All Smiles: 378th EMDS dental clinic focuses on readiness throug

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Miguel Guajardo, 378th Expeditionary Medical Squadron dental clinic non-commissioned officer in charge, examines a U.S. Army Soldier at the 378th EMDS dental clinic in the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility, Oct. 23, 2025. Guajardo contributes to the 378th EMDS mission by supporting daily preventive and emergency dental care. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman De’Quan Simmons)
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