R 11 refueler hi-res stock photography and images

Airmen assigned to the 62nd Airlift Wing based at Joint Base Lewis-McChord unload an R-11 Refueler from a C-17 Globemaster III during an Agile Combat Employment exercise at Gowen Field, Boise, Idaho, Oct. 18, 2022. The crew used the truck to bring fuel from the C-17 to refuel an F-15E Strike Eagle (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Benjamin Ingold) Stock Photo

RM2K9HPR4–Airmen assigned to the 62nd Airlift Wing based at Joint Base Lewis-McChord unload an R-11 Refueler from a C-17 Globemaster III during an Agile Combat Employment exercise at Gowen Field, Boise, Idaho, Oct. 18, 2022. The crew used the truck to bring fuel from the C-17 to refuel an F-15E Strike Eagle (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Benjamin Ingold)

RM2KG0DHM–Airmen assigned to the 62nd Airlift Wing based at Joint Base Lewis-McChord unload an R-11 Refueler from a C-17 Globemaster III during an Agile Combat Employment exercise at Gowen Field, Boise, Idaho, Oct. 18, 2022. The crew used the truck to bring fuel from the C-17 to refuel an F-15E Strike Eagle

An R-11 Refueler is on stand-by to refuel a U.S. Marine Corps F/A-18 Hornet on Andersen Air Force Base, Guam, Aug. 16, 2022. The R-11 Refueler’s fuel tank holds a maximum capacity of 6,000 gallons of fuel that can be issued to an aircraft at a rate of 600 gallons per minute. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman Spencer Perkins) Stock Photo

RM2JPJGY1–An R-11 Refueler is on stand-by to refuel a U.S. Marine Corps F/A-18 Hornet on Andersen Air Force Base, Guam, Aug. 16, 2022. The R-11 Refueler’s fuel tank holds a maximum capacity of 6,000 gallons of fuel that can be issued to an aircraft at a rate of 600 gallons per minute. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman Spencer Perkins)

U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Andre Anderso, 36th Logistics Readiness Squadron fuel distribution operator, attaches a scully cable to an R-11 Refueler on Andersen Air Force Base, Guam, Aug. 16, 2022. The scully system prevents the fuel tanks from overfilling by stopping the flow of fuel when the fuel reaches sensors on the inside of the tank. Stock Photo

RM2MEE2JF–U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Andre Anderso, 36th Logistics Readiness Squadron fuel distribution operator, attaches a scully cable to an R-11 Refueler on Andersen Air Force Base, Guam, Aug. 16, 2022. The scully system prevents the fuel tanks from overfilling by stopping the flow of fuel when the fuel reaches sensors on the inside of the tank.

A fuels distribution apprentice pulls out a hose on an R-11 fuels truck. Stock Photo

RMG400WA–A fuels distribution apprentice pulls out a hose on an R-11 fuels truck.

U.S. Marine Corps Capt. William R. Houck with Marine Aerial Refueler Transport Squadron (VMGR) 352, Marine Aircraft Group (MAG) Stock Photo

RME0KF7R–U.S. Marine Corps Capt. William R. Houck with Marine Aerial Refueler Transport Squadron (VMGR) 352, Marine Aircraft Group (MAG)

Airmen with the 9th Logistics Readiness Squadron petroleum, oil and lubricants flight, control and monitor the flow of fuel during operations at Beale Air Force Base, California, Aug. 9, 2017. POL Airmen are responsible for operating and maintaining the integrity of R-11 refueler trucks. Stock Photo

RMPKFG60–Airmen with the 9th Logistics Readiness Squadron petroleum, oil and lubricants flight, control and monitor the flow of fuel during operations at Beale Air Force Base, California, Aug. 9, 2017. POL Airmen are responsible for operating and maintaining the integrity of R-11 refueler trucks.

An R-11 Refueler approaches a U.S. Marine Corps F/A-18 Hornet to conduct a hot-pit refueling exercise on Andersen Air Force Base, Guam, Aug. 16, 2022. Hot-pit refueling is a term used for refueling an aircraft while its engines are running, which is a technique used to maximize efficiency and allow the aircraft to quickly take off. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman Spencer Perkins) Stock Photo

RM2JPJGXD–An R-11 Refueler approaches a U.S. Marine Corps F/A-18 Hornet to conduct a hot-pit refueling exercise on Andersen Air Force Base, Guam, Aug. 16, 2022. Hot-pit refueling is a term used for refueling an aircraft while its engines are running, which is a technique used to maximize efficiency and allow the aircraft to quickly take off. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman Spencer Perkins)

U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Andre Andersen, 36th Logistics Readiness Squadron fuel distribution operator, refuels an R-11 Refueler on Andersen Air Force Base, Guam, Aug. 16, 2022. Petroleum, oil, and lubricant Airmen do a checkpoint everyday where they inspect the fuel trucks to make sure they are in the proper condition to be driven that day and that the trucks are filled with fuel. Stock Photo

RM2MEE2K8–U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Andre Andersen, 36th Logistics Readiness Squadron fuel distribution operator, refuels an R-11 Refueler on Andersen Air Force Base, Guam, Aug. 16, 2022. Petroleum, oil, and lubricant Airmen do a checkpoint everyday where they inspect the fuel trucks to make sure they are in the proper condition to be driven that day and that the trucks are filled with fuel.

U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Manuel Santiago, 4th Airlift Squadron loadmaster, directs a R-11 Refueler truck driver onto a C-17 Globemaster III at Royal Air Force Mildenhall, England, Nov. 29, 2024. Once the vehicle is aboard, loadmasters and special handling technicians secure it with chains and straps to prevent movement during flight. This step involves meticulous attention to the aircraft's balance and the placement of weight for optimal flight performance. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Jesenia Landaverde) Stock Photo

RM2YR605R–U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Manuel Santiago, 4th Airlift Squadron loadmaster, directs a R-11 Refueler truck driver onto a C-17 Globemaster III at Royal Air Force Mildenhall, England, Nov. 29, 2024. Once the vehicle is aboard, loadmasters and special handling technicians secure it with chains and straps to prevent movement during flight. This step involves meticulous attention to the aircraft's balance and the placement of weight for optimal flight performance. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Jesenia Landaverde)

Airman 1st Class Heather Manzanares, 9th Logistics Readiness Squadron petroleum, oil and lubricants operator monitors gauges on the fuel truck at Beale Air Force Base, California, Aug. 9, 2017. The R-11 refueler operated by POL Airmen has a maximum capacity of 6,000 gallons of fuel and can deliver it at a rate of 600 gallons a minute. Stock Photo

RMPKFG63–Airman 1st Class Heather Manzanares, 9th Logistics Readiness Squadron petroleum, oil and lubricants operator monitors gauges on the fuel truck at Beale Air Force Base, California, Aug. 9, 2017. The R-11 refueler operated by POL Airmen has a maximum capacity of 6,000 gallons of fuel and can deliver it at a rate of 600 gallons a minute.

RM2MEE2JR–An R-11 Refueler is on stand-by to refuel a U.S. Marine Corps F/A-18 Hornet on Andersen Air Force Base, Guam, Aug. 16, 2022. The R-11 Refueler’s fuel tank holds a maximum capacity of 6,000 gallons of fuel that can be issued to an aircraft at a rate of 600 gallons per minute.

U.S. Airmen assigned to the 727th Air Mobility Squadron prepare to secure a R-11 Refueler truck onto a C-17 Globemaster III from the 67th Airlift Wing, Joint Base Lewis-McChord, Washington, at Royal Air Force Mildenhall, England, Nov. 29, 2024. The 727th AMS special handling technicians work closely with loadmasters to ensure all cargo is properly loaded and secured with chains and straps while adhering to the aircraft’s load plan. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Jesenia Landaverde) Stock Photo

RM2YR6301–U.S. Airmen assigned to the 727th Air Mobility Squadron prepare to secure a R-11 Refueler truck onto a C-17 Globemaster III from the 67th Airlift Wing, Joint Base Lewis-McChord, Washington, at Royal Air Force Mildenhall, England, Nov. 29, 2024. The 727th AMS special handling technicians work closely with loadmasters to ensure all cargo is properly loaded and secured with chains and straps while adhering to the aircraft’s load plan. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Jesenia Landaverde)

Airmen of the 139th Logistics Readiness Squadron and 180th Operations Squadron, Missouri Air National Guard, drove a R-11 Refueler onto a C-130 Hercules aircraft as part of training at Rosecrans Air National Guard Base, St. Joseph, Missouri, May 7, 2023. R-11 fuel tanks hold a maximum capacity of 6,000 gallons and are able to issue fuel at a rate of 600 gallons per minute. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Senior Airman Janae Masoner) Stock Photo

RM2R09PH6–Airmen of the 139th Logistics Readiness Squadron and 180th Operations Squadron, Missouri Air National Guard, drove a R-11 Refueler onto a C-130 Hercules aircraft as part of training at Rosecrans Air National Guard Base, St. Joseph, Missouri, May 7, 2023. R-11 fuel tanks hold a maximum capacity of 6,000 gallons and are able to issue fuel at a rate of 600 gallons per minute. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Senior Airman Janae Masoner)

An R-11 Refueler with the 673d Logistic Readiness Squadron, petroleum, oil and lubricants (POL) flight, highlights the important safety hazards of POL Airmen at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Alaska, July 10, 2017. POL at JBER provides fuel to local and transient aircraft and vehicles. Stock Photo

RMPTD3DW–An R-11 Refueler with the 673d Logistic Readiness Squadron, petroleum, oil and lubricants (POL) flight, highlights the important safety hazards of POL Airmen at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Alaska, July 10, 2017. POL at JBER provides fuel to local and transient aircraft and vehicles.

RM2MEE34R–An R-11 Refueler approaches a U.S. Marine Corps F/A-18 Hornet to conduct a hot-pit refueling exercise on Andersen Air Force Base, Guam, Aug. 16, 2022. Hot-pit refueling is a term used for refueling an aircraft while its engines are running, which is a technique used to maximize efficiency and allow the aircraft to quickly take off.

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Zachary Smith, 51st Logistics Readiness Squadron fuels distribution supervisor samples fuel from an R-11 refueler truck during morning checkpoint inspections at Osan Air Base, Republic of Korea, Dec. 1, 2022. Smith performed a visual test to ensure the truck's filtering system was fully operational before Airmen began their distribution runs. Stock Photo

RM2NGYBW5–U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Zachary Smith, 51st Logistics Readiness Squadron fuels distribution supervisor samples fuel from an R-11 refueler truck during morning checkpoint inspections at Osan Air Base, Republic of Korea, Dec. 1, 2022. Smith performed a visual test to ensure the truck's filtering system was fully operational before Airmen began their distribution runs.

RM2R09PDW–Airmen of the 139th Logistics Readiness Squadron and 180th Operations Squadron, Missouri Air National Guard, drove a R-11 Refueler onto a C-130 Hercules aircraft as part of training at Rosecrans Air National Guard Base, St. Joseph, Missouri, May 7, 2023. R-11 fuel tanks hold a maximum capacity of 6,000 gallons and are able to issue fuel at a rate of 600 gallons per minute. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Senior Airman Janae Masoner)

Senior Airman Graham Setzler, 4th Logistics Readiness Squadron petroleum, oils and lubricant fuels facilities operator, trains Airmen assigned to the 4th Fighter Wing how to operate an R-11 Refueler during a Multi-Capable Airman exercise at Seymour Johnson Air Force Base, North Carolina, Sept. 12, 2022. Airmen participating in the exercise learned the basics of refueling an F-15E Strike Eagle. Stock Photo

RM2KFEK51–Senior Airman Graham Setzler, 4th Logistics Readiness Squadron petroleum, oils and lubricant fuels facilities operator, trains Airmen assigned to the 4th Fighter Wing how to operate an R-11 Refueler during a Multi-Capable Airman exercise at Seymour Johnson Air Force Base, North Carolina, Sept. 12, 2022. Airmen participating in the exercise learned the basics of refueling an F-15E Strike Eagle.

U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Manuel Santiago, 4th Airlift Squadron loadmaster, inspects a R-11 Refueler truck before it drives onto a C-17 Globemaster III at Royal Air Force Mildenhall, England, Nov. 29, 2024. Loadmasters verify the vehicle's dimensions and weight to ensure it complies with the aircraft's loading limits. They check for potential hazards like fluid leaks and ensure all loose items are removed or secured to prevent damage during flight. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Jesenia Landaverde) Stock Photo

RM2YR62YD–U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Manuel Santiago, 4th Airlift Squadron loadmaster, inspects a R-11 Refueler truck before it drives onto a C-17 Globemaster III at Royal Air Force Mildenhall, England, Nov. 29, 2024. Loadmasters verify the vehicle's dimensions and weight to ensure it complies with the aircraft's loading limits. They check for potential hazards like fluid leaks and ensure all loose items are removed or secured to prevent damage during flight. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Jesenia Landaverde)

A U.S. Air Force R-11 Refueler from the 673d Logistics Readiness Squadron, Petroleum, Oil and Lubricants flight is prepped to de-fuel an E-3 Sentry at Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport, Alaska, May 13, 2017. Airmen of the 673d LRS de-fueled the E-3 to conduct maintenance on the aircraft's fuel system. Stock Photo

RMPDEBFP–A U.S. Air Force R-11 Refueler from the 673d Logistics Readiness Squadron, Petroleum, Oil and Lubricants flight is prepped to de-fuel an E-3 Sentry at Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport, Alaska, May 13, 2017. Airmen of the 673d LRS de-fueled the E-3 to conduct maintenance on the aircraft's fuel system.

RM2MM0E5B–Senior Airman Graham Setzler, 4th Logistics Readiness Squadron petroleum, oils and lubricant fuels facilities operator, trains Airmen assigned to the 4th Fighter Wing how to operate an R-11 Refueler during a Multi-Capable Airman exercise at Seymour Johnson Air Force Base, North Carolina, Sept. 12, 2022. Airmen participating in the exercise learned the basics of refueling an F-15E Strike Eagle.

U.S. Air Force Liam McKey, 727th Air Mobility Squadron special handling technician, uses chains to tie down a R-11 Refueler truck onto a C-17 Globemaster III from the 67th Airlift Wing, Joint Base Lewis-McChord, Washington, at Royal Air Force Mildenhall, England, Nov. 29, 2024. Once the vehicle is aboard, loadmasters and special handling technicians secure it with chains and straps to prevent movement during flight. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Jesenia Landaverde) Stock Photo

RM2YR5YYC–U.S. Air Force Liam McKey, 727th Air Mobility Squadron special handling technician, uses chains to tie down a R-11 Refueler truck onto a C-17 Globemaster III from the 67th Airlift Wing, Joint Base Lewis-McChord, Washington, at Royal Air Force Mildenhall, England, Nov. 29, 2024. Once the vehicle is aboard, loadmasters and special handling technicians secure it with chains and straps to prevent movement during flight. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Jesenia Landaverde)

U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Patrick Manley, 51st Logistics Readiness Squadron fuels distribution operator checks fuel meters on an R-11 refueler truck during a training event at Daegu Air Base, Republic of Korea, Feb. 1, 2023. Osan Airmen participated in a simulated deployment during a week-long training event to test their ability to conduct contingency operations in the defense of the ROK. Stock Photo

RM2P1N9NF–U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Patrick Manley, 51st Logistics Readiness Squadron fuels distribution operator checks fuel meters on an R-11 refueler truck during a training event at Daegu Air Base, Republic of Korea, Feb. 1, 2023. Osan Airmen participated in a simulated deployment during a week-long training event to test their ability to conduct contingency operations in the defense of the ROK.

U.S. Air Force Col. Derek Routt, the commander of the 177th Fighter Wing, taxis to get his F-16C Fighting Falcon fighter jet refueled at the 177th Fighter Wing, Egg Harbor Township, New Jersey, July 17, 2024. The refuelers were part of a Multi-Capable Airmen training program that allows Airmen of different careers to learn R-11 refueler operation and maintenance, cryogenic operations, fuel laboratory operations, and basic fuel service center operations. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Airman 1st Class Andrew Relyea) Stock Photo

RM2XP03T3–U.S. Air Force Col. Derek Routt, the commander of the 177th Fighter Wing, taxis to get his F-16C Fighting Falcon fighter jet refueled at the 177th Fighter Wing, Egg Harbor Township, New Jersey, July 17, 2024. The refuelers were part of a Multi-Capable Airmen training program that allows Airmen of different careers to learn R-11 refueler operation and maintenance, cryogenic operations, fuel laboratory operations, and basic fuel service center operations. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Airman 1st Class Andrew Relyea)

U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Kyle McClelland, 673d Logistic Readiness Squadron, petroleum, oil and lubricants (POL), fuels distribution operator, refuels his R-11 Refueler after refueling several F-22 Raptors at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Alaska, July 10, 2017. POL at JBER provides fuel to local and transient aircraft and vehicles. Stock Photo

RMPTD3E4–U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Kyle McClelland, 673d Logistic Readiness Squadron, petroleum, oil and lubricants (POL), fuels distribution operator, refuels his R-11 Refueler after refueling several F-22 Raptors at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Alaska, July 10, 2017. POL at JBER provides fuel to local and transient aircraft and vehicles.

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Myranda Secrest, 727th Air Mobility Squadron special handling technician, secures a device used to tie down a R-11 Refueler truck onto a C-17 Globemaster III from the 67th Airlift Wing, Joint Base Lewis-McChord, Washington, at Royal Air Force Mildenhall, England, Nov. 29, 2024. Once a vehicle is aboard, loadmasters and special handling technicians secure it with chains and straps to prevent movement during flight. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Jesenia Landaverde) Stock Photo

RM2YR6001–U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Myranda Secrest, 727th Air Mobility Squadron special handling technician, secures a device used to tie down a R-11 Refueler truck onto a C-17 Globemaster III from the 67th Airlift Wing, Joint Base Lewis-McChord, Washington, at Royal Air Force Mildenhall, England, Nov. 29, 2024. Once a vehicle is aboard, loadmasters and special handling technicians secure it with chains and straps to prevent movement during flight. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Jesenia Landaverde)

RM2R4B1XJ–U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Patrick Manley, 51st Logistics Readiness Squadron fuels distribution operator checks fuel meters on an R-11 refueler truck during a training event at Daegu Air Base, Republic of Korea, Feb. 1, 2023. Osan Airmen participated in a simulated deployment during a week-long training event to test their ability to conduct contingency operations in the defense of the ROK.

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Zachary Smith, 51st Logistics Readiness Squadron fuels distribution supervisor dons protective gear before performing morning checkpoint inspections at Osan Air Base, Republic of Korea, Dec. 1, 2022. During checkpoint inspections, members of the LRS fuels flight perform safety checks on R-11 refueler trucks and quality checks on the fuel onboard before heading out on the flight line for distribution. Stock Photo

RM2NGYBPR–U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Zachary Smith, 51st Logistics Readiness Squadron fuels distribution supervisor dons protective gear before performing morning checkpoint inspections at Osan Air Base, Republic of Korea, Dec. 1, 2022. During checkpoint inspections, members of the LRS fuels flight perform safety checks on R-11 refueler trucks and quality checks on the fuel onboard before heading out on the flight line for distribution.

U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Vallery Stavish, right, and Senior Airman Manuel Santiago, 4th Airlift Squadron loadmasters, ensure a R-11 Refueler truck and C-17 Globemaster III tie-down points align with the cargo restraint systems at Royal Air Force Mildenhall, England, Nov. 29, 2024. Loading fuel trucks onto a C-17 involves a combination of precision planning, specialized equipment, and experienced personnel. These vehicles are essential for fueling operations at remote or prepared locations. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Jesenia Landaverde) Stock Photo

RM2YR5YWM–U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Vallery Stavish, right, and Senior Airman Manuel Santiago, 4th Airlift Squadron loadmasters, ensure a R-11 Refueler truck and C-17 Globemaster III tie-down points align with the cargo restraint systems at Royal Air Force Mildenhall, England, Nov. 29, 2024. Loading fuel trucks onto a C-17 involves a combination of precision planning, specialized equipment, and experienced personnel. These vehicles are essential for fueling operations at remote or prepared locations. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Jesenia Landaverde)

U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Brady Ruesch, 60th Logistics Readiness Squadron fuel’s equipment maintenance technician, services an R-11 Refueler at Travis Air Force Base, California, Aug. 24, 2022. The R-11 Refueler is capable of carrying six thousand gallons of fuel and can distribute fuel at 600 gallons per minute—in comparison, gasoline pumps, at a gas station, can pump around ten gallons per minute. Stock Photo

RM2MGJF3G–U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Brady Ruesch, 60th Logistics Readiness Squadron fuel’s equipment maintenance technician, services an R-11 Refueler at Travis Air Force Base, California, Aug. 24, 2022. The R-11 Refueler is capable of carrying six thousand gallons of fuel and can distribute fuel at 600 gallons per minute—in comparison, gasoline pumps, at a gas station, can pump around ten gallons per minute.

Students are hoisted high in an R-11 Refueler lift during a base tour, Nov. 8, 2018, Travis Air Force Base, California. Travis hosted Junior Reserve Officer Training Corps students from three high schools in Northern Calif. Students learned about various career fields in the U.S. Air Force, toured static aircraft, a dormitory, and had the opportunity to talk with personnel about military life. Stock Photo

RMR2W6Y4–Students are hoisted high in an R-11 Refueler lift during a base tour, Nov. 8, 2018, Travis Air Force Base, California. Travis hosted Junior Reserve Officer Training Corps students from three high schools in Northern Calif. Students learned about various career fields in the U.S. Air Force, toured static aircraft, a dormitory, and had the opportunity to talk with personnel about military life.

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Myranda Secrest, left, and Airman 1st Class Alex Ticsay, 727th Air Mobility Squadron special handling technicians, use chains to tie down a R-11 Refueler truck onto a C-17 Globemaster III from the 67th Airlift Wing, Joint Base Lewis-McChord, Washington, at Royal Air Force Mildenhall, England, Nov. 29, 2024. Once the vehicle is aboard, loadmasters and special handling technicians secure it with chains and straps to prevent movement during flight. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Jesenia Landaverde) Stock Photo

RM2YR6060–U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Myranda Secrest, left, and Airman 1st Class Alex Ticsay, 727th Air Mobility Squadron special handling technicians, use chains to tie down a R-11 Refueler truck onto a C-17 Globemaster III from the 67th Airlift Wing, Joint Base Lewis-McChord, Washington, at Royal Air Force Mildenhall, England, Nov. 29, 2024. Once the vehicle is aboard, loadmasters and special handling technicians secure it with chains and straps to prevent movement during flight. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Jesenia Landaverde)

U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Brady Ruesch, 60th Logistics Readiness Squadron fuel’s equipment maintenance technician, services an R-11 Refueler hose at Travis Air Force Base, California, Aug. 24, 2022. The R-11 Refueler is capable of carrying six thousand gallons of fuel and can distribute fuel at 600 gallons per minute—in comparison, gasoline pumps, at a gas station, can pump around ten gallons per minute. Stock Photo

RM2MGJG9X–U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Brady Ruesch, 60th Logistics Readiness Squadron fuel’s equipment maintenance technician, services an R-11 Refueler hose at Travis Air Force Base, California, Aug. 24, 2022. The R-11 Refueler is capable of carrying six thousand gallons of fuel and can distribute fuel at 600 gallons per minute—in comparison, gasoline pumps, at a gas station, can pump around ten gallons per minute.

U.S. Airmen with the simulated 7th Expeditionary Airlift Squadron prepare to load cargo onto a C-17 Globemaster III aircraft during Exercise Rainier War 22B at Mountain Home Air Force Base, Idaho, Oct. 19, 2022. During this exercise, Air Mobility Command Airmen showcased the ability to provide fuel to fighter jets in designated locations so pilots do not have to return to their home stations for fueling or wait for an aerial refueling aircraft. Members of the 62d Airlift Wing, and their joint partners, loaded their own full R-11 refueler truck onto an aircraft and successfully refueled several Stock Photo

RM2K9HRNP–U.S. Airmen with the simulated 7th Expeditionary Airlift Squadron prepare to load cargo onto a C-17 Globemaster III aircraft during Exercise Rainier War 22B at Mountain Home Air Force Base, Idaho, Oct. 19, 2022. During this exercise, Air Mobility Command Airmen showcased the ability to provide fuel to fighter jets in designated locations so pilots do not have to return to their home stations for fueling or wait for an aerial refueling aircraft. Members of the 62d Airlift Wing, and their joint partners, loaded their own full R-11 refueler truck onto an aircraft and successfully refueled several

U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Austin Martinez, 36th Logistics Readiness Squadron fuel distribution technician, opens the fuel tank vent control valve on an R-11 Refueler on Andersen Air Force Base, Guam, Aug. 16, 2022. The R-11 Refueler’s fuel tank holds a maximum capacity of 6,000 gallons of fuel that can be issued to an aircraft at a rate of 600 gallons per minute. Stock Photo

RM2MEE2JN–U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Austin Martinez, 36th Logistics Readiness Squadron fuel distribution technician, opens the fuel tank vent control valve on an R-11 Refueler on Andersen Air Force Base, Guam, Aug. 16, 2022. The R-11 Refueler’s fuel tank holds a maximum capacity of 6,000 gallons of fuel that can be issued to an aircraft at a rate of 600 gallons per minute.

A U.S. Air Force C-17 Globemaster III from the 67th Airlift Wing, Joint Base Lewis-McChord, Washington, sits on a taxiway at Royal Air Force Mildenhall, England, Nov. 29, 2024. The 727th Air Mobility Squadron, in coordination with RAF Lakenheath, supported the President of the United States by loading two R-11 Refueler trucks onto a C-17. The deployment of fuel trucks, along with other ground support equipment like power carts, is planned to meet the demanding operational needs of presidential missions. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Jesenia Landaverde) Stock Photo

RM2YR630C–A U.S. Air Force C-17 Globemaster III from the 67th Airlift Wing, Joint Base Lewis-McChord, Washington, sits on a taxiway at Royal Air Force Mildenhall, England, Nov. 29, 2024. The 727th Air Mobility Squadron, in coordination with RAF Lakenheath, supported the President of the United States by loading two R-11 Refueler trucks onto a C-17. The deployment of fuel trucks, along with other ground support equipment like power carts, is planned to meet the demanding operational needs of presidential missions. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Jesenia Landaverde)

Julio Correa, 502nd Logistics Readiness Squadron fuel system operator, starts the transfer of fuel from an R-11 refueler truck into a waiting aircraft that was moving humanitarian cargo from Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, Texas to Incirlik AB, Turkey in support of emergency disaster relief efforts Feb. 21, 2023. The tanker truck holds a maximum capacity of 23,000 liters and are able to transfer fuel at a rate of approximate 2,300 liters per minute. Stock Photo

RM2P0C5TT–Julio Correa, 502nd Logistics Readiness Squadron fuel system operator, starts the transfer of fuel from an R-11 refueler truck into a waiting aircraft that was moving humanitarian cargo from Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, Texas to Incirlik AB, Turkey in support of emergency disaster relief efforts Feb. 21, 2023. The tanker truck holds a maximum capacity of 23,000 liters and are able to transfer fuel at a rate of approximate 2,300 liters per minute.

RMR2W6Y6–Students are hoisted high in an R-11 Refueler lift during a base tour, Nov. 8, 2018, Travis Air Force Base, California. Travis hosted Junior Reserve Officer Training Corps students from three high schools in Northern Calif. Students learned about various career fields in the U.S. Air Force, toured static aircraft, a dormitory, and had the opportunity to talk with personnel about military life.

RM2YR62YF–A U.S. Air Force C-17 Globemaster III from the 67th Airlift Wing, Joint Base Lewis-McChord, Washington, sits on a taxiway at Royal Air Force Mildenhall, England, Nov. 29, 2024. The 727th Air Mobility Squadron, in coordination with RAF Lakenheath, supported the President of the United States by loading two R-11 Refueler trucks onto a C-17. The deployment of fuel trucks, along with other ground support equipment like power carts, is planned to meet the demanding operational needs of presidential missions. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Jesenia Landaverde)

RM2NYMNAF–Julio Correa, 502nd Logistics Readiness Squadron fuel system operator, starts the transfer of fuel from an R-11 refueler truck into a waiting aircraft that was moving humanitarian cargo from Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, Texas to Incirlik AB, Turkey in support of emergency disaster relief efforts Feb. 21, 2023. The tanker truck holds a maximum capacity of 23,000 liters and are able to transfer fuel at a rate of approximate 2,300 liters per minute.

U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Zachary Ornelas, a fuels distribution operator with the 673d Logistics Readiness Squadron, Petroleum, Oil and Lubricants flight inspects the fuel level of a R-11 Refueler during a de-fueling of an E-3 Sentry at Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport, Alaska, May 13, 2017. Airmen of the 673d LRS de-fueled the E-3 to conduct maintenance on the aircraft's fuel system. Stock Photo

RMPDEBG0–U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Zachary Ornelas, a fuels distribution operator with the 673d Logistics Readiness Squadron, Petroleum, Oil and Lubricants flight inspects the fuel level of a R-11 Refueler during a de-fueling of an E-3 Sentry at Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport, Alaska, May 13, 2017. Airmen of the 673d LRS de-fueled the E-3 to conduct maintenance on the aircraft's fuel system.

U.S. Air Force Airmen with the 62nd Airlift Wing unload an R-11 Refueler truck from a C-17 Globemaster III as part of Exercise Rainier War at Joint Base Lewis-McChord, Washington, April 30, 2021. Rainier War tests the 62nd Airlift Wing's capability to plan, generate and execute a deployment tasking, sustain contingency operations, demonstrate full spectrum readiness while executing agile combat employment in a contested, degraded and operationally limited environment. Stock Photo

RM2GKJ8KH–U.S. Air Force Airmen with the 62nd Airlift Wing unload an R-11 Refueler truck from a C-17 Globemaster III as part of Exercise Rainier War at Joint Base Lewis-McChord, Washington, April 30, 2021. Rainier War tests the 62nd Airlift Wing's capability to plan, generate and execute a deployment tasking, sustain contingency operations, demonstrate full spectrum readiness while executing agile combat employment in a contested, degraded and operationally limited environment.

U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Curtis Dang, 627th Logistics Readiness Squadron fuels technician, drives an R-11 Refueler truck in support of Exercise Rainier War at Joint Base Lewis-McChord, Washington, April 21, 2021. Exercise Rainier War tests the 62nd Airlift Wing’s capability to plan, generate and execute a deployment tasking, sustain contingency operations, demonstrate full spectrum readiness while in a contested, degraded and operationally limited environment. Stock Photo

RM2GKH5RG–U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Curtis Dang, 627th Logistics Readiness Squadron fuels technician, drives an R-11 Refueler truck in support of Exercise Rainier War at Joint Base Lewis-McChord, Washington, April 21, 2021. Exercise Rainier War tests the 62nd Airlift Wing’s capability to plan, generate and execute a deployment tasking, sustain contingency operations, demonstrate full spectrum readiness while in a contested, degraded and operationally limited environment.

Julio Correa, 502nd Logistics Readiness Squadron fuel system operator, logs fuel prior to the transfer of fuel from an R-11 refueler truck into a waiting aircraft that was moving humanitarian cargo from Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, Texas to Incirlik AB, Turkey in support of emergency disaster relief efforts Feb. 21, 2023. The tanker truck holds a maximum capacity of 23,000 liters and are able to transfer fuel at a rate of approximate 2,300 liters per minute. Stock Photo

RM2P1N4H6–Julio Correa, 502nd Logistics Readiness Squadron fuel system operator, logs fuel prior to the transfer of fuel from an R-11 refueler truck into a waiting aircraft that was moving humanitarian cargo from Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, Texas to Incirlik AB, Turkey in support of emergency disaster relief efforts Feb. 21, 2023. The tanker truck holds a maximum capacity of 23,000 liters and are able to transfer fuel at a rate of approximate 2,300 liters per minute.

A U.S. Air Force C-17 Globemaster III from the 67th Airlift Wing, Joint Base Lewis-McChord, Washington, taxis on a taxiway at Royal Air Force Mildenhall, England, Nov. 29, 2024. The 727th Air Mobility Squadron, in coordination with RAF Lakenheath, supported the President of the United States by loading two R-11 Refueler trucks onto a C-17. The deployment of fuel trucks, along with other ground support equipment like power carts, is planned to meet the demanding operational needs of presidential missions. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Jesenia Landaverde) Stock Photo

RM2YR62YR–A U.S. Air Force C-17 Globemaster III from the 67th Airlift Wing, Joint Base Lewis-McChord, Washington, taxis on a taxiway at Royal Air Force Mildenhall, England, Nov. 29, 2024. The 727th Air Mobility Squadron, in coordination with RAF Lakenheath, supported the President of the United States by loading two R-11 Refueler trucks onto a C-17. The deployment of fuel trucks, along with other ground support equipment like power carts, is planned to meet the demanding operational needs of presidential missions. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Jesenia Landaverde)

U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. James Miller, 177th Logistic Readiness Squadron petroleum, oil and lubricants (POL) fuel management flight section chief, prepares to refuel an F-16C Fighting Falcon fighter jet at the 177th Fighter Wing, Egg Harbor Township, New Jersey, July 17, 2024. During the POL fuels management flight’s Multi-Capable Airmen training, Airmen of different careers learned R-11 refueler operation and maintenance, cryogenic operations, fuel laboratory operations and basic fuel service center operations. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Airman 1st Class Andrew Relyea) Stock Photo

RM2XP03C8–U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. James Miller, 177th Logistic Readiness Squadron petroleum, oil and lubricants (POL) fuel management flight section chief, prepares to refuel an F-16C Fighting Falcon fighter jet at the 177th Fighter Wing, Egg Harbor Township, New Jersey, July 17, 2024. During the POL fuels management flight’s Multi-Capable Airmen training, Airmen of different careers learned R-11 refueler operation and maintenance, cryogenic operations, fuel laboratory operations and basic fuel service center operations. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Airman 1st Class Andrew Relyea)

U.S. Air Force Airmen 1st Class Kyle McClelland and Zachary Ornelas, fuels distribution operators with the 673d Logistics Readiness Squadron, Petroleum, Oil and Lubricants flight pull a hose out of an R-11 Refueler truck in preparation to de-fuel an E-3 Sentry at Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport, Alaska, May 13, 2017. Airmen of the 673d LRS de-fueled the E-3 to conduct maintenance on the aircraft's fuel system. Stock Photo

RMPDEBFT–U.S. Air Force Airmen 1st Class Kyle McClelland and Zachary Ornelas, fuels distribution operators with the 673d Logistics Readiness Squadron, Petroleum, Oil and Lubricants flight pull a hose out of an R-11 Refueler truck in preparation to de-fuel an E-3 Sentry at Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport, Alaska, May 13, 2017. Airmen of the 673d LRS de-fueled the E-3 to conduct maintenance on the aircraft's fuel system.

RM2R4B1KF–Julio Correa, 502nd Logistics Readiness Squadron fuel system operator, logs fuel prior to the transfer of fuel from an R-11 refueler truck into a waiting aircraft that was moving humanitarian cargo from Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, Texas to Incirlik AB, Turkey in support of emergency disaster relief efforts Feb. 21, 2023. The tanker truck holds a maximum capacity of 23,000 liters and are able to transfer fuel at a rate of approximate 2,300 liters per minute.

An F-15E Strike Eagle aircraft from the 366th Fighter Wing at Mountain Home Air Force Base, Idaho, is refueled with an R-11 refueler truck transported by a C-17 Globemaster III aircraft from the 62d Airlift Wing, Joint Base Lewis-McChord, during Exercise Rainier War 22B at Gowen Field, Boise, Idaho, Oct. 20, 2022. These special fueling operations were conducted during the 62d AW’s most expansive exercise, Rainier War 22B, to exhibit Air Mobility Command’s agile combat employment capabilities. Stock Photo

RM2KG0WMY–An F-15E Strike Eagle aircraft from the 366th Fighter Wing at Mountain Home Air Force Base, Idaho, is refueled with an R-11 refueler truck transported by a C-17 Globemaster III aircraft from the 62d Airlift Wing, Joint Base Lewis-McChord, during Exercise Rainier War 22B at Gowen Field, Boise, Idaho, Oct. 20, 2022. These special fueling operations were conducted during the 62d AW’s most expansive exercise, Rainier War 22B, to exhibit Air Mobility Command’s agile combat employment capabilities.

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Steven Varner, 8th Airlift Squadron instructor loadmaster, secures an R-11 Refueler truck into a C-17 Globemaster III as part of Exercise Rainier War at Mountain Home Air Force Base, Idaho, April 30, 2021. Rainier War tests the 62nd Airlift Wing's capability to plan, generate and execute a deployment tasking, sustain contingency operations, demonstrate full spectrum readiness while executing agile combat employment in a contested, degraded and operationally limited environment. Stock Photo

RM2GKJ8KF–U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Steven Varner, 8th Airlift Squadron instructor loadmaster, secures an R-11 Refueler truck into a C-17 Globemaster III as part of Exercise Rainier War at Mountain Home Air Force Base, Idaho, April 30, 2021. Rainier War tests the 62nd Airlift Wing's capability to plan, generate and execute a deployment tasking, sustain contingency operations, demonstrate full spectrum readiness while executing agile combat employment in a contested, degraded and operationally limited environment.

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Elijah Ivey, 177th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron crew chief, looks at his wingman during a hot-pit refuel at the 177th Fighter Wing, Egg Harbor Township, New Jersey, July 17, 2024. During the 177FW Logistics Readiness Squadron Petroleum Oils and Lubricants fuels management flight’s Multi-Capable Airmen training, Airmen of different careers learned R-11 refueler operation and maintenance, cryogenic operations, fuels laboratory operations and basic fuel service center operations. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Airman Basic Alex Cadavid) Stock Photo

RM2XP03BC–U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Elijah Ivey, 177th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron crew chief, looks at his wingman during a hot-pit refuel at the 177th Fighter Wing, Egg Harbor Township, New Jersey, July 17, 2024. During the 177FW Logistics Readiness Squadron Petroleum Oils and Lubricants fuels management flight’s Multi-Capable Airmen training, Airmen of different careers learned R-11 refueler operation and maintenance, cryogenic operations, fuels laboratory operations and basic fuel service center operations. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Airman Basic Alex Cadavid)

Aircrew from the 40th Helicopter Squadron work with Tech. Sgt. Nathan Wiley, 10th Missile Squadron facility manager, to return a hose back to a missile field refueler after refueling May 11, 2017, at Malmstrom Air Force Base, Mont. This was the seventh completed missile alert facility helicopter refuel completed at Malmstrom. Stock Photo

RMP72FA4–Aircrew from the 40th Helicopter Squadron work with Tech. Sgt. Nathan Wiley, 10th Missile Squadron facility manager, to return a hose back to a missile field refueler after refueling May 11, 2017, at Malmstrom Air Force Base, Mont. This was the seventh completed missile alert facility helicopter refuel completed at Malmstrom.

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Gabriel Gonzalez, 4th Airlift Squadron loadmaster, guides an R-11 Refueler truck into a C-17 Globemaster III as part of Exercise Rainier War at Mountain Home Air Force Base, Idaho, April 30, 2021. Rainier War tests the 62nd Airlift Wing's capability to plan, generate and execute a deployment tasking, sustain contingency operations, demonstrate full spectrum readiness while executing agile combat employment in a contested, degraded and operationally limited environment. Stock Photo

RM2GKJ8KY–U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Gabriel Gonzalez, 4th Airlift Squadron loadmaster, guides an R-11 Refueler truck into a C-17 Globemaster III as part of Exercise Rainier War at Mountain Home Air Force Base, Idaho, April 30, 2021. Rainier War tests the 62nd Airlift Wing's capability to plan, generate and execute a deployment tasking, sustain contingency operations, demonstrate full spectrum readiness while executing agile combat employment in a contested, degraded and operationally limited environment.

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Zachary Smith, 51st Logistics Readiness Squadron (LRS) fuels distribution supervisor and Senior Airman Patrick Manley, 51st LRS fuels distribution operator check fuel pressure on an R-11 refueler truck during a training event at Daegu Air Base, Republic of Korea, Feb. 1, 2023. Throughout the week-long training, Fuels Airmen supported the 36th Fighter Squadron who flew multiple mission sorties testing Osan’s ability to coordinate flying operations while dispersed throughout the Korean peninsula. Stock Photo

RM2P1045F–U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Zachary Smith, 51st Logistics Readiness Squadron (LRS) fuels distribution supervisor and Senior Airman Patrick Manley, 51st LRS fuels distribution operator check fuel pressure on an R-11 refueler truck during a training event at Daegu Air Base, Republic of Korea, Feb. 1, 2023. Throughout the week-long training, Fuels Airmen supported the 36th Fighter Squadron who flew multiple mission sorties testing Osan’s ability to coordinate flying operations while dispersed throughout the Korean peninsula.

The 177th Logistic Readiness Squadron (LRS) Petroleum, Oil and Lubricants (POL) fuel management flight, POL flight’s Mission-Ready Airmen (MRA) in-training and an 87th LRS POL fuels technician walk away from two KC-46A Pegasus’ on the flight line of Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst, New Jersey, July 18, 2024. During the training, Airmen of different career fields learned R-11 refueler operation and maintenance, cryogenic operations, fuels laboratory operations and basic fuel service center operations. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Airman 1st Class Connor Taggart) Stock Photo

RM2XRP53M–The 177th Logistic Readiness Squadron (LRS) Petroleum, Oil and Lubricants (POL) fuel management flight, POL flight’s Mission-Ready Airmen (MRA) in-training and an 87th LRS POL fuels technician walk away from two KC-46A Pegasus’ on the flight line of Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst, New Jersey, July 18, 2024. During the training, Airmen of different career fields learned R-11 refueler operation and maintenance, cryogenic operations, fuels laboratory operations and basic fuel service center operations. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Airman 1st Class Connor Taggart)

Tech Sgt. Nathan Wiley, 10th Missile Squadron facility manager, right, and Senior Airman Bryan Williams, 341st Force Support Squadron missile chef, run through a pre-operation checklist in preparation for a helicopter refuel at a missile alert facility May 11, 2017, at Malmstrom Air Force Base, Mont. Some of the items on the checklist require a second person, so the facility manager will get assistance from either the missile chef or an available security forces member. Stock Photo

RMP72F9R–Tech Sgt. Nathan Wiley, 10th Missile Squadron facility manager, right, and Senior Airman Bryan Williams, 341st Force Support Squadron missile chef, run through a pre-operation checklist in preparation for a helicopter refuel at a missile alert facility May 11, 2017, at Malmstrom Air Force Base, Mont. Some of the items on the checklist require a second person, so the facility manager will get assistance from either the missile chef or an available security forces member.

A member of the 177th Logistic Readiness Squadron (LRS) Petroleum, Oil and Lubricants (POL) fuel management flight and a POL flight’s Mission-Ready Airman (MRA) in-training fuel an F-16C Fighting Falcon fighter jet during hot-pit refuels at the 177th Fighter Wing, Egg Harbor Township, New Jersey, July 7, 2024. During the training, Airmen of different career fields learned R-11 refueler operation and maintenance, cryogenic operations, fuels laboratory operations and basic fuel service center operations. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Airman 1st Class Connor Taggart) Stock Photo

RM2XRP53J–A member of the 177th Logistic Readiness Squadron (LRS) Petroleum, Oil and Lubricants (POL) fuel management flight and a POL flight’s Mission-Ready Airman (MRA) in-training fuel an F-16C Fighting Falcon fighter jet during hot-pit refuels at the 177th Fighter Wing, Egg Harbor Township, New Jersey, July 7, 2024. During the training, Airmen of different career fields learned R-11 refueler operation and maintenance, cryogenic operations, fuels laboratory operations and basic fuel service center operations. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Airman 1st Class Connor Taggart)

RM2K9HRT4–An F-15E Strike Eagle aircraft from the 366th Fighter Wing at Mountain Home Air Force Base, Idaho, is refueled with an R-11 refueler truck transported by a C-17 Globemaster III aircraft from the 62d Airlift Wing, Joint Base Lewis-McChord, during Exercise Rainier War 22B at Gowen Field, Boise, Idaho, Oct. 20, 2022. These special fueling operations were conducted during the 62d AW’s most expansive exercise, Rainier War 22B, to exhibit Air Mobility Command’s agile combat employment capabilities. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Zoe Thacker)

Airmen assigned to the 628th Aerial Port Squadron wench an R-11 refueler onto a C-17 Globemaster III during exercise Palmetto Challenge May 21, 2019, at McEntire Joint National Guard Base, S.C. During the exercise, Airmen assigned to 628th Air Base Wing, 437th Airlift Wing and 315th Airlift Wing personnel mobilized for simulated deployments to McEntire Joint National Guard Base, and Pope Air Force Base, S.C. The training was designed to develop and maintain full-spectrum readiness and ensure JB Charleston’s forces are equipped and trained to conduct rapid global mobility operations in support Stock Photo

RMTAG8J2–Airmen assigned to the 628th Aerial Port Squadron wench an R-11 refueler onto a C-17 Globemaster III during exercise Palmetto Challenge May 21, 2019, at McEntire Joint National Guard Base, S.C. During the exercise, Airmen assigned to 628th Air Base Wing, 437th Airlift Wing and 315th Airlift Wing personnel mobilized for simulated deployments to McEntire Joint National Guard Base, and Pope Air Force Base, S.C. The training was designed to develop and maintain full-spectrum readiness and ensure JB Charleston’s forces are equipped and trained to conduct rapid global mobility operations in support

A U.S. Air Force R-11 Refueler truck prepares to drive onto a C-17 Globemaster III from the 67th Airlift Wing, Joint Base Lewis-McChord, Washington, at Royal Air Force Mildenhall, England, Nov. 29, 2024. The 727th Air Mobility Squadron, in coordination with RAF Lakenheath, supported the President of the United States by loading two fuel trucks onto a C-17. The deployment of fuel trucks, along with other ground support equipment like power carts, is planned to meet the demanding operational needs of presidential missions. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Jesenia Landaverde) Stock Photo

RM2YR6336–A U.S. Air Force R-11 Refueler truck prepares to drive onto a C-17 Globemaster III from the 67th Airlift Wing, Joint Base Lewis-McChord, Washington, at Royal Air Force Mildenhall, England, Nov. 29, 2024. The 727th Air Mobility Squadron, in coordination with RAF Lakenheath, supported the President of the United States by loading two fuel trucks onto a C-17. The deployment of fuel trucks, along with other ground support equipment like power carts, is planned to meet the demanding operational needs of presidential missions. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Jesenia Landaverde)

From left, U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. James Miller, 177th Logistic Readiness Squadron Petroleum Oil and Lubricants (POL) fuel management flight section chief, trains Senior Airman Ryan Cranmer, 177th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron crew chief, on hot-pit refuels at the 177th Fighter Wing, Egg Harbor Township, New Jersey, July 17, 2024. During the 177FW Logistics Readiness Squadron POL fuels management flight’s Multi-Capable Airmen training, Airmen of different careers learned R-11 refueler operation and maintenance, cryogenic operations, fuels laboratory operations and basic fuel service center o Stock Photo

RM2XP03C1–From left, U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. James Miller, 177th Logistic Readiness Squadron Petroleum Oil and Lubricants (POL) fuel management flight section chief, trains Senior Airman Ryan Cranmer, 177th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron crew chief, on hot-pit refuels at the 177th Fighter Wing, Egg Harbor Township, New Jersey, July 17, 2024. During the 177FW Logistics Readiness Squadron POL fuels management flight’s Multi-Capable Airmen training, Airmen of different careers learned R-11 refueler operation and maintenance, cryogenic operations, fuels laboratory operations and basic fuel service center o

RM2R4A956–U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Zachary Smith, 51st Logistics Readiness Squadron (LRS) fuels distribution supervisor and Senior Airman Patrick Manley, 51st LRS fuels distribution operator check fuel pressure on an R-11 refueler truck during a training event at Daegu Air Base, Republic of Korea, Feb. 1, 2023. Throughout the week-long training, Fuels Airmen supported the 36th Fighter Squadron who flew multiple mission sorties testing Osan’s ability to coordinate flying operations while dispersed throughout the Korean peninsula.

A KC-46A Pegasus assigned to the 305th Air Mobility Wing prepares its boom to refuel a C-17 Globemaster over the Eastern Seaboard, Mar. 9, 2023. The aerial refueling of the C-17 occurred during Exercise White Stag, a full-spectrum readiness exercise that demonstrated the 305th Air Mobility Wing’s overall ability to deploy and sustain rapid global mobility around the world. During this exercise, 6AS aircrew collaborated with 87th Logistics Readiness Squadron fuels management flight and the 305th Aerial Port Squadron to on- and off-load an R-11 refueler onto a C-17, as well as perform a wet-wing Stock Photo

RM2PF9BM1–A KC-46A Pegasus assigned to the 305th Air Mobility Wing prepares its boom to refuel a C-17 Globemaster over the Eastern Seaboard, Mar. 9, 2023. The aerial refueling of the C-17 occurred during Exercise White Stag, a full-spectrum readiness exercise that demonstrated the 305th Air Mobility Wing’s overall ability to deploy and sustain rapid global mobility around the world. During this exercise, 6AS aircrew collaborated with 87th Logistics Readiness Squadron fuels management flight and the 305th Aerial Port Squadron to on- and off-load an R-11 refueler onto a C-17, as well as perform a wet-wing

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Connor Smith, loadmaster with the 7th Airlift Squadron, prepares to secure cargo in a C-17 Globemaster III aircraft during Exercise Rainier War 22B at Mountain Home Air Force Base, Idaho, Oct. 19, 2022. During this exercise, the C-17 Globemaster III became the first cargo aircraft to transport a fully loaded R-11 refueler truck to various locations in order to fuel fighter jets so pilots do not have to return to their home stations for fueling or wait for an aerial refueling aircraft. Stock Photo

RM2KG0JMM–U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Connor Smith, loadmaster with the 7th Airlift Squadron, prepares to secure cargo in a C-17 Globemaster III aircraft during Exercise Rainier War 22B at Mountain Home Air Force Base, Idaho, Oct. 19, 2022. During this exercise, the C-17 Globemaster III became the first cargo aircraft to transport a fully loaded R-11 refueler truck to various locations in order to fuel fighter jets so pilots do not have to return to their home stations for fueling or wait for an aerial refueling aircraft.

U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Angelo Molinos, left, 60th Logistics Readiness Squadron fuel’s distributor, and Staff Sgt. Christopher Lukawecz, 60th LRS noncommissioned officer in charge of fuels laboratory, service an R-11 Refueler at Travis Air Force Base, California, Aug. 24, 2022. The R-11 Refueler is capable of carrying six thousand gallons of fuel and can distribute fuel at 600 gallons per minute—in comparison, gasoline pumps, at a gas station, can pump around ten gallons per minute. Stock Photo

RM2MGJECD–U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Angelo Molinos, left, 60th Logistics Readiness Squadron fuel’s distributor, and Staff Sgt. Christopher Lukawecz, 60th LRS noncommissioned officer in charge of fuels laboratory, service an R-11 Refueler at Travis Air Force Base, California, Aug. 24, 2022. The R-11 Refueler is capable of carrying six thousand gallons of fuel and can distribute fuel at 600 gallons per minute—in comparison, gasoline pumps, at a gas station, can pump around ten gallons per minute.

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Gabriel Gonzalez and Airman 1st Class Jovanna Asay, 4th Airlift Squadron loadmasters, secure an R-11 Refueler truck into a C-17 Globemaster III as part of Exercise Rainier War at Mountain Home Air Force Base, Idaho, April 30, 2021. Rainier War tests the 62nd Airlift Wing's capability to plan, generate and execute a deployment tasking, sustain contingency operations, demonstrate full spectrum readiness while executing agile combat employment in a contested, degraded and operationally limited environment. Stock Photo

RM2GKJ8JT–U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Gabriel Gonzalez and Airman 1st Class Jovanna Asay, 4th Airlift Squadron loadmasters, secure an R-11 Refueler truck into a C-17 Globemaster III as part of Exercise Rainier War at Mountain Home Air Force Base, Idaho, April 30, 2021. Rainier War tests the 62nd Airlift Wing's capability to plan, generate and execute a deployment tasking, sustain contingency operations, demonstrate full spectrum readiness while executing agile combat employment in a contested, degraded and operationally limited environment.

Capt. David Sage, 628th Logistics Readiness Squadron vehicle management flight commander, holds a 3D-printed fuel truck cap valve for an R-11 Refueler truck Jan. 14, 2020, at Joint Base Charleston, SC. JB Charleston partnered with members of the Advanced Technology and Training Center at Robins Air Force Base, Georgia, to obtain the software and resources needed for 3D printing, also known as additive manufacturing. Additive manufacturing is a transformative approach to industrial production which enables the creation of lighter, stronger parts and systems. The R-11 Refueler is the primary mob Stock Photo

RM2GYK663–Capt. David Sage, 628th Logistics Readiness Squadron vehicle management flight commander, holds a 3D-printed fuel truck cap valve for an R-11 Refueler truck Jan. 14, 2020, at Joint Base Charleston, SC. JB Charleston partnered with members of the Advanced Technology and Training Center at Robins Air Force Base, Georgia, to obtain the software and resources needed for 3D printing, also known as additive manufacturing. Additive manufacturing is a transformative approach to industrial production which enables the creation of lighter, stronger parts and systems. The R-11 Refueler is the primary mob

An Airman and a Marine practice driving the R-11 aircraft refueler Nov. 16, 2016, at Seymour Johnson Air Force Base, North Carolina. Seymour Johnson AFB is one of the test sites for a new program to turn government vehicle operator certifications into commercial driver’s licenses. Stock Photo

RMTYNW90–An Airman and a Marine practice driving the R-11 aircraft refueler Nov. 16, 2016, at Seymour Johnson Air Force Base, North Carolina. Seymour Johnson AFB is one of the test sites for a new program to turn government vehicle operator certifications into commercial driver’s licenses.

RM2KG0JMC–U.S. Airmen with the simulated 7th Expeditionary Airlift Squadron prepare to load cargo onto a C-17 Globemaster III aircraft during Exercise Rainier War 22B at Mountain Home Air Force Base, Idaho, Oct. 19, 2022. During this exercise, Air Mobility Command Airmen showcased the ability to provide fuel to fighter jets in designated locations so pilots do not have to return to their home stations for fueling or wait for an aerial refueling aircraft. Members of the 62d Airlift Wing, and their joint partners, loaded their own full R-11 refueler truck onto an aircraft and successfully refueled several

RMRE50F3–An Airman and a Marine practice driving the R-11 aircraft refueler Nov. 16, 2016, at Seymour Johnson Air Force Base, North Carolina. Seymour Johnson AFB is one of the test sites for a new program to turn government vehicle operator certifications into commercial driver’s licenses.

U.S. Airmen with the 62d Maintenance Group prepare to load cargo onto a C-17 Globemaster III aircraft during Exercise Rainier War 22B at Mountain Home Air Force Base, Idaho, Oct. 19, 2022. During this exercise, Air Mobility Command Airmen showcased the ability to provide fuel to fighter jets in designated locations so pilots do not have to return to their home stations for fueling or wait for an aerial refueling aircraft. Members of the 62d Airlift Wing, and their joint partners, loaded their own full R-11 refueler truck onto an aircraft and successfully refueled several fighter jets at variou Stock Photo

RM2KG0JMP–U.S. Airmen with the 62d Maintenance Group prepare to load cargo onto a C-17 Globemaster III aircraft during Exercise Rainier War 22B at Mountain Home Air Force Base, Idaho, Oct. 19, 2022. During this exercise, Air Mobility Command Airmen showcased the ability to provide fuel to fighter jets in designated locations so pilots do not have to return to their home stations for fueling or wait for an aerial refueling aircraft. Members of the 62d Airlift Wing, and their joint partners, loaded their own full R-11 refueler truck onto an aircraft and successfully refueled several fighter jets at variou

U.S Airmen assigned to Eielson Air Force Base, Alaska drive a R-11 Refueler assigned to the 673d Logistics Readiness Squadron after it was delivered to the base in support of RED FLAG-Alaska 21-2, June 21, 2021. The 36th Airlift Squadron from Yokota Air Base, Japan, shipped the Refueler to Eielson in a C-130J Super Hercules. RF-A 21-2 is a Pacific Air Forces-sponsored exercise designed to provide realistic training in a simulated combat environment. A series of commander-directed field training exercises provides joint offensive counter-air, interdiction, close air support, and large force em Stock Photo

RM2GKRFFK–U.S Airmen assigned to Eielson Air Force Base, Alaska drive a R-11 Refueler assigned to the 673d Logistics Readiness Squadron after it was delivered to the base in support of RED FLAG-Alaska 21-2, June 21, 2021. The 36th Airlift Squadron from Yokota Air Base, Japan, shipped the Refueler to Eielson in a C-130J Super Hercules. RF-A 21-2 is a Pacific Air Forces-sponsored exercise designed to provide realistic training in a simulated combat environment. A series of commander-directed field training exercises provides joint offensive counter-air, interdiction, close air support, and large force em

Col. Kevin Eastland, 380th Air Expeditionary Wing vice commander, and Capt. Jennifer, 380th AEW executive officer, use clamps to hold freshly mounted angle beams to an R-11 tank sump while the industrial acrylic adhesive cures at an undisclosed location in Southwest Asia, November 16, 2016. Eastland and Jennifer joined the Fire and Refueler Maintenance shop for the morning as a chance to get out and work with the Airmen that are supporting the 380th AEW mission every day. Stock Photo

RMTYMG55–Col. Kevin Eastland, 380th Air Expeditionary Wing vice commander, and Capt. Jennifer, 380th AEW executive officer, use clamps to hold freshly mounted angle beams to an R-11 tank sump while the industrial acrylic adhesive cures at an undisclosed location in Southwest Asia, November 16, 2016. Eastland and Jennifer joined the Fire and Refueler Maintenance shop for the morning as a chance to get out and work with the Airmen that are supporting the 380th AEW mission every day.

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Tyler Renteria, a loadmaster assigned to the 36th Airlift Squadron, Yokota Air Base, Japan, prepares a C-130J Super Hercules to be loaded with a R-11 Refueler during exercise RED FLAG-Alaska 21-2 at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Alaska, June 21, 2021. The 36th AS shipped the Refueler to Eielson Air Force Base, Alaska in support of the exercise’s flying operations. RF-A 21-2 is a Pacific Air Forces-sponsored exercise designed to provide realistic training in a simulated combat environment. A series of commander-directed field training exercises provides joint offen Stock Photo

RM2GKRFFG–U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Tyler Renteria, a loadmaster assigned to the 36th Airlift Squadron, Yokota Air Base, Japan, prepares a C-130J Super Hercules to be loaded with a R-11 Refueler during exercise RED FLAG-Alaska 21-2 at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Alaska, June 21, 2021. The 36th AS shipped the Refueler to Eielson Air Force Base, Alaska in support of the exercise’s flying operations. RF-A 21-2 is a Pacific Air Forces-sponsored exercise designed to provide realistic training in a simulated combat environment. A series of commander-directed field training exercises provides joint offen

Senior Airman Johnathan, 380th Fire and Refueler Maintenance vehicle maintainer, directs a flashlight to the area of an R-11 fuel truck that Capt. Jennifer, 380th Air Expeditionary Wing executive officer, is grinding the paint off of at an undisclosed location in Southwest Asia, November 16, 2016. Col. Kevin Eastland, 380th AEW vice commander, and Jennifer joined the FARM members for applying a service kit to the tank sump on the last R-11 requiring the kit. Stock Photo

RMTYMFH3–Senior Airman Johnathan, 380th Fire and Refueler Maintenance vehicle maintainer, directs a flashlight to the area of an R-11 fuel truck that Capt. Jennifer, 380th Air Expeditionary Wing executive officer, is grinding the paint off of at an undisclosed location in Southwest Asia, November 16, 2016. Col. Kevin Eastland, 380th AEW vice commander, and Jennifer joined the FARM members for applying a service kit to the tank sump on the last R-11 requiring the kit.

U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Kevin Vallines, a loadmaster assigned to the 36th Airlift Squadron, Yokota Air Base, Japan, marshals a R-11 Refueler out of a C-130J Super Hercules during exercise RED FLAG-Alaska 21-2 at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Alaska, June 21, 2021. The 36th AS shipped the Refueler to Eielson Air Force Base, Alaska in support of the exercise’s flying operations. RF-A 21-2 is a Pacific Air Forces-sponsored exercise designed to provide realistic training in a simulated combat environment. A series of commander-directed field training exercises provides joint offensive Stock Photo

RM2GKRFFF–U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Kevin Vallines, a loadmaster assigned to the 36th Airlift Squadron, Yokota Air Base, Japan, marshals a R-11 Refueler out of a C-130J Super Hercules during exercise RED FLAG-Alaska 21-2 at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Alaska, June 21, 2021. The 36th AS shipped the Refueler to Eielson Air Force Base, Alaska in support of the exercise’s flying operations. RF-A 21-2 is a Pacific Air Forces-sponsored exercise designed to provide realistic training in a simulated combat environment. A series of commander-directed field training exercises provides joint offensive

380th Fire and Refueler Maintenance members observe and advise Col. Kevin Eastland, 380th Air Expeditionary Wing vice commander, in removing the paint from an R-11 fuel truck tank sump at an undisclosed location in Southwest Asia, November 16, 2016. A problem was noticed with R-11 tank sumps and the manufacturer sent out a service kit to better support the tanks, which requires removing paint from part of the tank to properly attach the kit. Stock Photo

RMTYMG62–380th Fire and Refueler Maintenance members observe and advise Col. Kevin Eastland, 380th Air Expeditionary Wing vice commander, in removing the paint from an R-11 fuel truck tank sump at an undisclosed location in Southwest Asia, November 16, 2016. A problem was noticed with R-11 tank sumps and the manufacturer sent out a service kit to better support the tanks, which requires removing paint from part of the tank to properly attach the kit.

U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Kevin Vallines, a loadmaster assigned to the 36th Airlift Squadron, Yokota Air Base, Japan, poses for a photograph during exercise RED FLAG-Alaska 21-2 at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Alaska, June 21, 2021. The 36th AS shipped a R-11 Refueler to Eielson Air Force Base, Alaska in support of the exercise’s flying operations. RF-A 21-2 is a Pacific Air Forces-sponsored exercise designed to provide realistic training in a simulated combat environment. A series of commander-directed field training exercises provides joint offensive counter-air, interdiction, clo Stock Photo

RM2GKRFJY–U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Kevin Vallines, a loadmaster assigned to the 36th Airlift Squadron, Yokota Air Base, Japan, poses for a photograph during exercise RED FLAG-Alaska 21-2 at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Alaska, June 21, 2021. The 36th AS shipped a R-11 Refueler to Eielson Air Force Base, Alaska in support of the exercise’s flying operations. RF-A 21-2 is a Pacific Air Forces-sponsored exercise designed to provide realistic training in a simulated combat environment. A series of commander-directed field training exercises provides joint offensive counter-air, interdiction, clo

RMRE3W0E–380th Fire and Refueler Maintenance members observe and advise Col. Kevin Eastland, 380th Air Expeditionary Wing vice commander, in removing the paint from an R-11 fuel truck tank sump at an undisclosed location in Southwest Asia, November 16, 2016. A problem was noticed with R-11 tank sumps and the manufacturer sent out a service kit to better support the tanks, which requires removing paint from part of the tank to properly attach the kit.

U.S. Air Force Master Sgt. Luke McLimans, a loadmaster superintendent assigned to the 36th Airlift Squadron, Yokota Air Base, Japan, prepares to load a R-11 Refueler into a C-130J Super Hercules during exercise RED FLAG-Alaska 21-2 at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Alaska, June 21, 2021. The 36th AS shipped the Refueler to Eielson Air Force Base, Alaska in support of the exercise’s flying operations. RF-A 21-2 is a Pacific Air Forces-sponsored exercise designed to provide realistic training in a simulated combat environment. A series of commander-directed field training exercises provides j Stock Photo

RM2GKRFG5–U.S. Air Force Master Sgt. Luke McLimans, a loadmaster superintendent assigned to the 36th Airlift Squadron, Yokota Air Base, Japan, prepares to load a R-11 Refueler into a C-130J Super Hercules during exercise RED FLAG-Alaska 21-2 at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Alaska, June 21, 2021. The 36th AS shipped the Refueler to Eielson Air Force Base, Alaska in support of the exercise’s flying operations. RF-A 21-2 is a Pacific Air Forces-sponsored exercise designed to provide realistic training in a simulated combat environment. A series of commander-directed field training exercises provides j

RMRE3W0G–Col. Kevin Eastland, 380th Air Expeditionary Wing vice commander, and Capt. Jennifer, 380th AEW executive officer, use clamps to hold freshly mounted angle beams to an R-11 tank sump while the industrial acrylic adhesive cures at an undisclosed location in Southwest Asia, November 16, 2016. Eastland and Jennifer joined the Fire and Refueler Maintenance shop for the morning as a chance to get out and work with the Airmen that are supporting the 380th AEW mission every day.

U.S Air Force Staff Sgt. Tyler Renteria, a loadmaster assigned to the 36th Airlift Squadron, Yokota Air Base, Japan, watches a R-11 Refueler unload from a C-130J Super Hercules during exercise RED FLAG-Alaska 21-2 at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Alaska, June 21, 2021. The 36th AS shipped the Refueler to Eielson Air Force Base, Alaska in support of the exercise’s flying operations. RF-A 21-2 is a Pacific Air Forces-sponsored exercise designed to provide realistic training in a simulated combat environment. A series of commander-directed field training exercises provides joint offensive cou Stock Photo

RM2GKRFFW–U.S Air Force Staff Sgt. Tyler Renteria, a loadmaster assigned to the 36th Airlift Squadron, Yokota Air Base, Japan, watches a R-11 Refueler unload from a C-130J Super Hercules during exercise RED FLAG-Alaska 21-2 at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Alaska, June 21, 2021. The 36th AS shipped the Refueler to Eielson Air Force Base, Alaska in support of the exercise’s flying operations. RF-A 21-2 is a Pacific Air Forces-sponsored exercise designed to provide realistic training in a simulated combat environment. A series of commander-directed field training exercises provides joint offensive cou

RMRE3W0D–Senior Airman Johnathan, 380th Fire and Refueler Maintenance vehicle maintainer, directs a flashlight to the area of an R-11 fuel truck that Capt. Jennifer, 380th Air Expeditionary Wing executive officer, is grinding the paint off of at an undisclosed location in Southwest Asia, November 16, 2016. Col. Kevin Eastland, 380th AEW vice commander, and Jennifer joined the FARM members for applying a service kit to the tank sump on the last R-11 requiring the kit.

U.S. Air Force Capt. Aaron Stolzie, a C-130J Super Hercules pilot assigned to the 36th Airlift Squadron, Yokota Air Base, Japan, prepares to fly to Eielson Air Force Base during exercise RED FLAG-Alaska 21-2 at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Alaska, June 21, 2021. The 36th AS shipped a R-11 Refueler to Eielson Air Force Base, Alaska in support of the exercise’s flying operations. RF-A 21-2 is a Pacific Air Forces-sponsored exercise designed to provide realistic training in a simulated combat environment. A series of commander-directed field training exercises provides joint offensive counte Stock Photo

RM2GKRFFR–U.S. Air Force Capt. Aaron Stolzie, a C-130J Super Hercules pilot assigned to the 36th Airlift Squadron, Yokota Air Base, Japan, prepares to fly to Eielson Air Force Base during exercise RED FLAG-Alaska 21-2 at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Alaska, June 21, 2021. The 36th AS shipped a R-11 Refueler to Eielson Air Force Base, Alaska in support of the exercise’s flying operations. RF-A 21-2 is a Pacific Air Forces-sponsored exercise designed to provide realistic training in a simulated combat environment. A series of commander-directed field training exercises provides joint offensive counte

Staff Sgt. Andrew, 380th Fire and Refueler Maintenance vehicle maintainer, supports an angle beam while Col. Kevin Eastland, 380th Air Expeditionary Wing vice commander, applies an industrial acrylic adhesive for mounting the beam to an R-11 fuel truck at an undisclosed location in Southwest Asia, November 16, 2016. The angle beam is part of a service kit to strengthen the edges of the R-11 tank sump, requiring the paint to be stripped in order to create a proper bond between the beam and tank. Stock Photo

RMTYMG7D–Staff Sgt. Andrew, 380th Fire and Refueler Maintenance vehicle maintainer, supports an angle beam while Col. Kevin Eastland, 380th Air Expeditionary Wing vice commander, applies an industrial acrylic adhesive for mounting the beam to an R-11 fuel truck at an undisclosed location in Southwest Asia, November 16, 2016. The angle beam is part of a service kit to strengthen the edges of the R-11 tank sump, requiring the paint to be stripped in order to create a proper bond between the beam and tank.

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Jaypeter Tuazon, a loadmaster assigned to the 36th Airlift Squadron, Yokota Air Base, Japan, secures a R-11 Refueler in a C-130J Super Hercules during exercise RED FLAG-Alaska 21-2 at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Alaska, June 21, 2021. The 36th AS shipped the Refueler to Eielson Air Force Base, Alaska in support of the exercise’s flying operations. RF-A 21-2 is a Pacific Air Forces-sponsored exercise designed to provide realistic training in a simulated combat environment. A series of commander-directed field training exercises provides joint offensive counter-ai Stock Photo

RM2GKRFK9–U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Jaypeter Tuazon, a loadmaster assigned to the 36th Airlift Squadron, Yokota Air Base, Japan, secures a R-11 Refueler in a C-130J Super Hercules during exercise RED FLAG-Alaska 21-2 at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Alaska, June 21, 2021. The 36th AS shipped the Refueler to Eielson Air Force Base, Alaska in support of the exercise’s flying operations. RF-A 21-2 is a Pacific Air Forces-sponsored exercise designed to provide realistic training in a simulated combat environment. A series of commander-directed field training exercises provides joint offensive counter-ai

RMRE3W0F–Staff Sgt. Andrew, 380th Fire and Refueler Maintenance vehicle maintainer, supports an angle beam while Col. Kevin Eastland, 380th Air Expeditionary Wing vice commander, applies an industrial acrylic adhesive for mounting the beam to an R-11 fuel truck at an undisclosed location in Southwest Asia, November 16, 2016. The angle beam is part of a service kit to strengthen the edges of the R-11 tank sump, requiring the paint to be stripped in order to create a proper bond between the beam and tank.

U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Andrew West, a loadmaster assigned to the 36th Airlift Squadron, Yokota Air Base, Japan, loads a C-130J Super Hercules during exercise RED FLAG-Alaska 21-2 at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Alaska, June 21, 2021. The 36th AS shipped a R-11 Refueler to Eielson Air Force Base, Alaska in support of the exercise’s flying operations. RF-A 21-2 is a Pacific Air Forces-sponsored exercise designed to provide realistic training in a simulated combat environment. A series of commander-directed field training exercises provides joint offensive counter-air, interdiction, cl Stock Photo

RM2GKRFGM–U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Andrew West, a loadmaster assigned to the 36th Airlift Squadron, Yokota Air Base, Japan, loads a C-130J Super Hercules during exercise RED FLAG-Alaska 21-2 at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Alaska, June 21, 2021. The 36th AS shipped a R-11 Refueler to Eielson Air Force Base, Alaska in support of the exercise’s flying operations. RF-A 21-2 is a Pacific Air Forces-sponsored exercise designed to provide realistic training in a simulated combat environment. A series of commander-directed field training exercises provides joint offensive counter-air, interdiction, cl

RMR6KJ6C–Aircrew from the 40th Helicopter Squadron work with Tech. Sgt. Nathan Wiley, 10th Missile Squadron facility manager, to return a hose back to a missile field refueler after refueling May 11, 2017, at Malmstrom Air Force Base, Mont. This was the seventh completed missile alert facility helicopter refuel completed at Malmstrom.

U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Andrew West, a loadmaster assigned to the 36th Airlift Squadron, Yokota Air Base, Japan, and U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Tyler Renteria, a loadmaster assigned to the 36th AS, load a R-11 Refueler into a C-130J Super Hercules during exercise RED FLAG-Alaska 21-2 at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Alaska, June 21, 2021. The 36th AS shipped the Refueler to Eielson Air Force Base, Alaska in support of the exercise’s flying operations. RF-A 21-2 is a Pacific Air Forces-sponsored exercise designed to provide realistic training in a simulated combat environment. A series Stock Photo

RM2GKRFKN–U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Andrew West, a loadmaster assigned to the 36th Airlift Squadron, Yokota Air Base, Japan, and U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Tyler Renteria, a loadmaster assigned to the 36th AS, load a R-11 Refueler into a C-130J Super Hercules during exercise RED FLAG-Alaska 21-2 at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Alaska, June 21, 2021. The 36th AS shipped the Refueler to Eielson Air Force Base, Alaska in support of the exercise’s flying operations. RF-A 21-2 is a Pacific Air Forces-sponsored exercise designed to provide realistic training in a simulated combat environment. A series

RMR6KJ69–Tech Sgt. Nathan Wiley, 10th Missile Squadron facility manager, right, and Senior Airman Bryan Williams, 341st Force Support Squadron missile chef, run through a pre-operation checklist in preparation for a helicopter refuel at a missile alert facility May 11, 2017, at Malmstrom Air Force Base, Mont. Some of the items on the checklist require a second person, so the facility manager will get assistance from either the missile chef or an available security forces member.

U.S. Air Force 1st Lt. Michael Hetland, a C-130J Super Hercules pilot assigned to the 36th Airlift Squadron, Yokota Air Base, Japan, prepares to fly to Eielson Air Force Base during exercise RED FLAG-Alaska 21-2 at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Alaska, June 21, 2021. The 36th AS shipped a R-11 Refueler to Eielson Air Force Base, Alaska in support of the exercise’s flying operations. RF-A 21-2 is a Pacific Air Forces-sponsored exercise designed to provide realistic training in a simulated combat environment. A series of commander-directed field training exercises provides joint offensive co Stock Photo

RM2GKRFKC–U.S. Air Force 1st Lt. Michael Hetland, a C-130J Super Hercules pilot assigned to the 36th Airlift Squadron, Yokota Air Base, Japan, prepares to fly to Eielson Air Force Base during exercise RED FLAG-Alaska 21-2 at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Alaska, June 21, 2021. The 36th AS shipped a R-11 Refueler to Eielson Air Force Base, Alaska in support of the exercise’s flying operations. RF-A 21-2 is a Pacific Air Forces-sponsored exercise designed to provide realistic training in a simulated combat environment. A series of commander-directed field training exercises provides joint offensive co

U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Sarah Reinhart, a member of the 732d Air Mobility Squadron, secures a fuel nozzle onto an R-11 refueler after refueling a C-17 Globemaster III assigned to Joint Base Lewis-McChord, Washington, on the flightline at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Alaska, May 1, 2021, in support of Northern Edge 2021. Approximately 15,000 U.S. service members are participating in a joint training exercise hosted by U.S. Pacific Air Forces May 3-14, 2021, on and above the Joint Pacific Alaska Range Complex, the Gulf of Alaska, and temporary maritime activities area. NE21 is one in a ser Stock Photo

RM2GKJE0A–U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Sarah Reinhart, a member of the 732d Air Mobility Squadron, secures a fuel nozzle onto an R-11 refueler after refueling a C-17 Globemaster III assigned to Joint Base Lewis-McChord, Washington, on the flightline at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Alaska, May 1, 2021, in support of Northern Edge 2021. Approximately 15,000 U.S. service members are participating in a joint training exercise hosted by U.S. Pacific Air Forces May 3-14, 2021, on and above the Joint Pacific Alaska Range Complex, the Gulf of Alaska, and temporary maritime activities area. NE21 is one in a ser

A R-11 Mobility Refueler Unit pulls up to service a T-38 Talon from Beale AFB, June 10, Travis AFB, Calif. R-11 fuel tanks hold a maximum capacity of 6,000 gallons and are able to issue fuel at a rate of 600 US gallons per minute. Unlike self-service gas station, where cars and trucks must pull up to the pump, the responsibility of refueling airplanes falls on the shoulders of the fuels management flight personnel who must pull up to the parked aircraft in vehicles carrying the fuel. (U.S. Air Force Photo by Heide Couch) Stock Photo

RMP472YF–A R-11 Mobility Refueler Unit pulls up to service a T-38 Talon from Beale AFB, June 10, Travis AFB, Calif. R-11 fuel tanks hold a maximum capacity of 6,000 gallons and are able to issue fuel at a rate of 600 US gallons per minute. Unlike self-service gas station, where cars and trucks must pull up to the pump, the responsibility of refueling airplanes falls on the shoulders of the fuels management flight personnel who must pull up to the parked aircraft in vehicles carrying the fuel. (U.S. Air Force Photo by Heide Couch)

The Isometrics R-11 Refueler truck works on the truck fabrication team fuel sensors, May 17, 2016, at Seymour Johnson Air Force Base, North Carolina. The new R-11 was constructed to refuel jets as well as tankers more efficiently than current units. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Ashley Williamson) Stock Photo

RMP6B17T–The Isometrics R-11 Refueler truck works on the truck fabrication team fuel sensors, May 17, 2016, at Seymour Johnson Air Force Base, North Carolina. The new R-11 was constructed to refuel jets as well as tankers more efficiently than current units. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Ashley Williamson)

The Isometrics R-11 Refueler team tests the truck’s revolutions per minute and fuel consumption, May 17, 2016, at Seymour Johnson Air Force Base, North Carolina. Seymour Johnson AFB was chosen as a test facility to determine adjustments before distribution to the military. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Ashley Williamson) Stock Photo

RMP6B180–The Isometrics R-11 Refueler team tests the truck’s revolutions per minute and fuel consumption, May 17, 2016, at Seymour Johnson Air Force Base, North Carolina. Seymour Johnson AFB was chosen as a test facility to determine adjustments before distribution to the military. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Ashley Williamson)

Thomas Edison, TEC Inc. electrical engineer, reprograms a panel on the new Isometrics R-11 Refueler, May 17, 2016, at Seymour Johnson Air Force Base, North Carolina. The new truck‘s capabilities allow it to automatically control the amount of pressure needed to refuel aircraft. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Ashley Williamson) Stock Photo

RMP6B17Y–Thomas Edison, TEC Inc. electrical engineer, reprograms a panel on the new Isometrics R-11 Refueler, May 17, 2016, at Seymour Johnson Air Force Base, North Carolina. The new truck‘s capabilities allow it to automatically control the amount of pressure needed to refuel aircraft. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Ashley Williamson)

Joe Robinson, 4th Logistics Readiness Squadron fire truck and refueling maintenance technician, adjusts a fuel sensor on the new Isometrics R-11 Refueler, May 17, 2016, at Seymour Johnson Air Force Base, North Carolina. The new R-11 has more automatic features to help prevent fuel waste and accidents. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Ashley Williamson) Stock Photo

RMP6B17W–Joe Robinson, 4th Logistics Readiness Squadron fire truck and refueling maintenance technician, adjusts a fuel sensor on the new Isometrics R-11 Refueler, May 17, 2016, at Seymour Johnson Air Force Base, North Carolina. The new R-11 has more automatic features to help prevent fuel waste and accidents. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Ashley Williamson)

Senior Airman Terrence Baker, 4th Logistics Readiness Squadron petroleum, oil, and lubricants fuels lab technician, takes fuel samples from the new Isometrics R-11 Refueler, May 17, 2016, at Seymour Johnson Air Force Base, North Carolina. The R-11 has the ability to carry fuel to jets and pump fuel from underground hydrant systems to refuel aircraft. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Ashley Williamson) Stock Photo

RMP6B17X–Senior Airman Terrence Baker, 4th Logistics Readiness Squadron petroleum, oil, and lubricants fuels lab technician, takes fuel samples from the new Isometrics R-11 Refueler, May 17, 2016, at Seymour Johnson Air Force Base, North Carolina. The R-11 has the ability to carry fuel to jets and pump fuel from underground hydrant systems to refuel aircraft. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Ashley Williamson)

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