Fuels keeps mission flowing

SOUTHWEST ASIA -- Senior Airman Jaclyn Laws, 380th Expeditionary Logistics Readiness Squadron fuels distribution operator hooks up an R-11 fuel truck to a fillstand, Jan 21. The fillstand gets fuel from the storage facility to replenish each fuel truck. On average the 380th ELRS fuels flight pumps 520,000 gallons a day into aricraft throughout Southwest Asia. Airman Laws is deployed from Eglin AFB, Fla. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Brian J. Ellis) (Released)

Fuels keeps mission flowing

SOUTHWEST ASIA -- Two R-11 fuel trucks refuel an E-3 Sentry at the 380th Air Expeditionary Wing, Jan 21. The R-11 holds 6,000 gallons of fuel and is used to refuel the different aircraft at the 380th AEW. The E-3 Sentry takes 20,000 gallons to refuel when completely empty. The 380th is the second largest refueling wing in the Air Force distributing an average of 520,000 gallons a day to aircraft throughout southwest Asia. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Brian J. Ellis) (Released)

Fuels keeps mission flowing

SOUTHWEST ASIA -- Senior Airman Ryan Hines, 380th Expeditionary Logistics Readiness Squadron fuels maintenance works on an PMU-27 trailer mounted pump, Jan 21. The PMU-27 is a mobile unit used to pump any product from or to anything needed by the fuels flight. Airman Hines is deployed from Nellis AFB, Nev. and is from Tampa, Fla. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Brian J. Ellis) (Released)

Fuels keeps mission flowing

SOUTHWEST ASIA -- Airman 1st Class Brian Holley, 380th Expeditionary Logistics Readiness Squadron fuels operator rolls up fuel and air sensing lines on a R-12 Hydrant Servicing Vehicle, Jan 21. The fuel and air sensing lines allow the fuel from the hydrant pit to flow through the truck and into the aircraft safely and at a regulated rate of 750 gallons per minute. Airman Holley is deployed from the 178th Fighter Wing, Ohio Air National Guard and is from Dayton, OH. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Brian J. Ellis) (Released)

Fuels NCO keeps gas flowing

SOUTHWEST ASIA -- Airman 1st Class Brian Holley, 380th Expeditionary Logistics Readiness Squadron fuels operator goes through the procedures of refueling a KC-10 Extender with Staff Sgt. Joshua Schubert, 380th ELRS distribution supervisor, Jan 21. Sergeant Schubert performs checks at random to ensure proper procedures are followed and assists other Airmen when needed during aircraft refueling. Sergeant Schubert is deployed from Eglin AFB, Fla. and is from Hatboro, Pa. Airman Holley is deployed from the 178th Fighter Wing, Ohio Air National Guard and is from Dayton, OH. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Brian J. Ellis) (Released)

380th EMDG provides medical support, counseling

SOUTHWEST ASIA -- Maj. Stephen Titus, 380th Expeditionary Medical Group surgeon general, adjusts a cold compress on a severe ankle sprain with the assistance of Staff Sgt. Edwardson Aquino, an independent duty medical technician, while Staff Sgt. Irene Williams, also an IDMT, looks on. With an increase in mild temperatures, there has been an increase in sports related injuries at the medical clinic. Airmen are encouraged to properly warm up, stretch and wear proper protective gear when engaging in physical activities. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Mike Andriacco) (Released)