Better together: Airmen, Marines practice hot pit refueling

An F-35A Lightning II from the 354th Fighter Wing, Eielson Air Force Base, Alaska, flies over the flightline before receiving fuel during joint hot pit refueling training at Kadena Air Base, Japan, March 10, 2022. The F-35A Lightning II, fifth-generation fighter jet, has advanced, integrated avionics and aerodynamic performance which provide next-generation stealth, reduced vulnerability and enhanced situational awareness for the U.S. and her allies. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Anna Nolte)

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Better together: Airmen, Marines practice hot pit refueling

A U.S. Air Force pilot, 355th Expeditionary Fighter Squadron, taxis in an F-35A Lightning II from the 354th Fighter Wing, Eielson Air Force Base, Alaska as U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Evan Goode, 3D Marine Logistics Group motor vehicle operator, provides hand signals to stop during joint hot pit refueling training at Kadena Air Base, Japan, March 10, 2022. Joint training helps to increase interoperability, equipping the services with the ability to work more efficiently as a team during real-world situations. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Anna Nolte)

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Better together: Airmen, Marines practice hot pit refueling

A U.S. Airman, 355th Expeditionary Fighter Squadron, and two U.S. Marines, Marine Corps Installations Pacific, get ready to support an F-35A Lightning II, 354th Fighter Wing, Eielson Air Force Base, Alaska, during joint hot pit refueling training at Kadena Air Base, Japan, March 10, 2022. Hot pit refueling uses a single-point refuel pump which allows an aircraft to be rapidly refueled immediately after landing, and while leaving an engine running. This cuts down on response time and ensures the mission can be completed anytime, anywhere. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Anna Nolte)

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Better together: Airmen, Marines practice hot pit refueling

U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. John Lopes, left, 3D Marine Logistics Group bulk fuel specialist, U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Eduardo Elias-Vasquez, middle, 355th Expeditionary Fighter Squadron crew chief, and Airman 1st Class Cody Berry, right, 18th Logistics Readiness Squadron, fuels distribution operator, refuel an F-35A Lightning II, 354th Fighter Wing, Eielson Air Force Base, Alaska, during joint hot pit refueling training at Kadena Air Base, Japan, March 10, 2022. Joint training helps to increase interoperability, equipping the services with the ability to work more efficiently as a team during real-world situations. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Anna Nolte)

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Better together: Airmen, Marines practice hot pit refueling

U.S. Marines, Marine Corps Installations Pacific, practice hot pit refueling with help from U.S. Airmen, 355th Expeditionary Fighter Squadron and 18th Logistics Readiness Squadron during joint hot pit refueling training at Kadena Air Base, Japan, March 10, 2022. Hot pit refueling uses a single-point refuel pump which allows an aircraft to be rapidly refueled immediately after landing, and while leaving an engine running. This cuts down on response time and ensures the mission can be completed anytime, anywhere. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Anna Nolte)

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Better together: Airmen, Marines practice hot pit refueling

U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Adam Lehman, 355th Expeditionary Fighter Squadron crew chief, communicates with an F-35A Lightning II pilot during joint hot pit refueling training at Kadena Air Base, Japan, March 10, 2022. Although both services have individual training schedules, and areas of expertise, their continued, combined efforts synchronize to accomplish a shared vision towards maintaining security, stability, prosperity, and peace in the Indo-Pacific. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Anna Nolte)

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Better together: Airmen, Marines practice hot pit refueling

U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Cody Berry, 18th Logistics Readiness Squadron fuels distribution operator, carries the nozzle during joint hot pit refueling training at Kadena Air Base, Japan, March 10, 2022. Hot pit refueling uses a single-point refuel pump which allows an aircraft to be rapidly refueled immediately after landing, and while leaving an engine running. This cuts down on response time and ensures the mission can be completed anytime, anywhere. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Anna Nolte)

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Better together: Airmen, Marines practice hot pit refueling

An F-35A Lightning II from the 354th Fighter Wing, Eielson Air Force Base, Alaska, flies over the flightline before receiving fuel during joint hot pit refueling training at Kadena Air Base, Japan, March 10, 2022. Although both services have individual training schedules, and areas of expertise, their continued, combined efforts synchronize to accomplish a shared vision towards maintaining security, stability, prosperity, and peace in the Indo-Pacific. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Anna Nolte)

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Better together: Airmen, Marines practice hot pit refueling

Published March 20, 2022
By Airman 1st Class Anna Nolte
18 Wing Public Affairs

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