Refueling Joint Operations

U.S. Army members assigned to the 1st Armored Division and 40th Airlift Squadron Airmen simulate refueling a M1A2 Abrams tank from a C-130J Super Hercules at Fort Bliss, Texas, Dec. 9, 2022. Hot pit refueling allows aircraft to receive or provide fuel without being shut down, implementing quicker refueling and shorter down time. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Leon Redfern)

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U.S. Army members assigned to the 1st Armored Division move an M1A2 Abrams tank into position to simulate receiving fuel from a C-130J Super Hercules at Fort Bliss, Texas, Dec. 9, 2022. This exercise allowed U.S. forces to practice and showcase their interoperability and joint effectiveness for future contingency operations. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Leon Redfern)

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U.S. Airmen from the 40th Airlift Squadron board a C-130J Super Hercules for take off after simulating refueling from a M1A2 Abrams tank at Fort Bliss, Texas, Dec. 9, 2022. Dyess Air Force Base and Fort Bliss conducted a joint dry run to assess feasibility, equipment familiarization, and rehearsal of fueling operations. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Leon Redfern)

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U.S. Airmen from the 40th Airlift Squadron pack up the Emergency Response Refueling Equipment Kit after simulating refueling a M1A2 Abrams tank from a C-130J Super Hercules at Fort Bliss, Texas, Dec. 9, 2022. The ERREK is a specialized fueling equipment used during hot refueling and allows for interoperable and mobile fuel support. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Leon Redfern)

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U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Christopher Hofer, 40th Airlift Squadron weapons instructor, rolls up a fuel hose after simulating refueling a M1A2 Abrams tank from a C-130J Super Hercules at Fort Bliss, Texas, Dec. 9, 2022. Both Dyess Air Force Base and Fort Bliss plan to conduct an unsimulated version of this exercise again next year. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Leon Redfern)

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A U.S. Army member assigned to the 1st Armored Division grabs a fuel pump from Tech. Sgt. Christopher Hofer, 40th Airlift Squadron weapons instructor, after simulating refueling a M1A2 Abrams tank from a C-130J Super Hercules at Fort Bliss, Texas, Dec. 9, 2022. This exercise allowed aircrew with the C-130J to refuel Army ground vehicles enabling expeditious and mobile logistics for Army ground forces. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Leon Redfern)

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U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Christopher Hofer, 40th Airlift Squadron weapons instructor, simulates refueling a M1A2 Abrams tank from a C-130J Super Hercules at Fort Bliss, Texas, Dec. 9, 2022. Dyess Air Force Base and Fort Bliss conducted a joint dry run to assess feasibility, equipment familiarization, and rehearsal of fueling operations. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Leon Redfern)

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U.S. Army members assigned to the 1st Armored Division and 40th Airlift Squadron Airmen simulate refueling a M1A2 Abrams tank from a C-130J Super Hercules at Fort Bliss, Texas, Dec. 9, 2022. Both Dyess Air Force Base and Fort Bliss plan to conduct an unsimulated version of this exercise again next year. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Leon Redfern)

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U.S. Army members assigned to the 1st Armored Division discuss preparations with 40th Airlift Squadron Airmen to refuel a M1A2 Abrams tank at Fort Bliss, Texas, Dec. 9, 2022. This exercise allowed U.S. forces to practice and showcase the interoperability and joint effectiveness for future contingency operations. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Leon Redfern)

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Refueling Joint Operations

Published Dec. 19, 2022
By Senior Airman Leon Redfern
7th Bomb Wing Public Affairs

FORT BLISS, Tx. --

U.S. Army members assigned to the 1st Armored Division discuss preparations with 40th Airlift Squadron Airmen to refuel a M1A2 Abrams tank at Fort Bliss, Texas, Dec. 9, 2022. This exercise allowed U.S. forces to practice and showcase the interoperability and joint effectiveness for future contingency operations.