Lining up for a hot-pit refuel

A U.S. Air Force A-10C Thunderbolt II, 25th Fighter Squadron, receives a hot-pit refuel at Osan Air Base, Republic of Korea, Feb. 9, 2023. To support Osan’s high operational-tempo mission, the fuels service center operates 24 hours with members on-call for emergency refueling or maintenance support. (U.S. Air Force Photo by Staff Sgt. Tristan Truesdell)

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Lining up for a hot-pit refuel

U.S. Air Force A-10C Thunderbolt IIs, 25th Fighter Squadron, taxi down the flightline prior to a hot-pit refuel at Osan Air Base, Republic of Korea, Feb. 9, 2023. The hot-pit refuel allowed for multiple running aircraft to fuel up at the same time before returning to the active runway for the next flying mission. (U.S. Air Force Photo by Staff Sgt. Tristan Truesdell)

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Lining up for a hot-pit refuel

A U.S. Air Force F-16 Fighting Falcon, 36th Fighter Squadron, receives fuel during a hot-pit refuel at Osan Air Base, Republic of Korea, Feb. 9, 2023. Hot-pits allow aircrew to land and keep their engines running while refueling, reducing time between flying missions. (U.S. Air Force Photo by Staff Sgt. Tristan Truesdell)

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Lining up for a hot-pit refuel

U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Derrick Vennevold, 36th Fighter Generation Squadron electrical and environmental specialist, and Senior Airman Hisham Walker, 36th FGS crew chief, stand by as an F-16 Fighting Falcon fuels up during hot-pit refueling at Osan Air Base, Republic of Korea, Feb. 9, 2023. Crew chiefs and 51st Logistics Readiness Squadron petroleum, oils and lubricants Airmen work together to fuel up aircraft in a quick and efficient manner to keep the flying mission operational 24/7. (U.S. Air Force Photo by Staff Sgt. Tristan Truesdell)

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Lining up for a hot-pit refuel

U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Christopher Munoz, 51st Logistics Readiness squadron fuels distribution operator, pulls a pantograph fueling system towards a F-16 Fighting Falcon alongside Staff Sgt. Austin Marion, 25th Fighter Generation Squadron crew chief, during a hot-pit refuel at Osan Air Base, Republic of Korea, Feb. 9, 2023. A pantograph uses a piping system to connect to an aircraft’s fuel tank, allowing for the transfer of large quantities of jet fuel. (U.S. Air Force Photo by Staff Sgt. Tristan Truesdell)

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U.S. Air Force 25th Fighter Generation Squadron crew chiefs inspect the integrity of the canopy control, intercom and ladder release ports of an A-10C Thunderbolt II during a hot-pit refuel at Osan Air Base, Republic of Korea, Feb. 9, 2023. While an aircraft is running and receiving fuel, crew chiefs use the opportunity to check over the aircraft to ensure it is able to return to the skies with full capabilities. (U.S. Air Force Photo by Staff Sgt. Tristan Truesdell)

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U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Chance Homman, 25th Fighter Generation Squadron avionics journeyman, oversees a pantograph fueling system after connecting it to an A-10C Thunderbolt II at Osan Air Base, Republic of Korea, Feb. 9, 2023. A pantograph uses a piping system to connect to an aircraft’s fuel tank, allowing for the transfer of large quantities of jet fuel. (U.S. Air Force Photo by Staff Sgt. Tristan Truesdell)

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Lining up for a hot-pit refuel

A U.S. Air Force A-10C Thunderbolt II, 25th Fighter Squadron, taxis on the flightline after completing a hot-pit refuel at Osan Air Base, Republic of Korea, Feb. 9, 2023. Upon landing, aircraft queue up for refueling before launching back into the airspace above South Korea. (U.S. Air Force Photo by Staff Sgt. Tristan Truesdell)

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Lining up for a hot-pit refuel

Published Feb. 15, 2023
By Staff Sgt. Tristan Truesdell
51st Fighter Wing Public Affairs

OSAN AIR BASE, Republic of Korea -- A U.S. Air Force A-10C Thunderbolt II, 25th Fighter Squadron, receives a hot-pit refuel at Osan Air Base, Republic of Korea, Feb. 9, 2023. To support Osan’s high operational-tempo mission, the fuels service center operates 24 hours with members on-call for emergency refueling or maintenance support. (U.S. Air Force Photo by Staff Sgt. Tristan Truesdell)