435th CRS hot pit training

U.S. Airmen assigned to the 435th Contingency Response Squadron pose for a photo in front of an F-35A Lightning II at RAF Lakenheath, England, Nov. 17, 2023. The 435th CRS, a squadron assigned to Ramstein Air Base, Germany, visited the Liberty Wing to become certified in hot pit refueling on F-35’s. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Alexander Vasquez)
U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Berllyn Sabez-Garcia, 435th Contingency Response Squadron fuels distribution operator , tracks the amount of fuel put into an aircraft at RAF Lakenheath, England, Nov. 17, 2023. The 435th CRS, a squadron assigned to Ramstein Air Base, Germany, visited the Liberty Wing to become certified in hot pit refueling on F-35s. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Alexander Vasquez)
U.S. Air Force Master Sgt. Timothy Russo, 435th Contingency Response Squadron aircraft maintenance flight chief, prepares to place a chock under an F-35A Lightning II at RAF Lakenheath, England, Nov. 17, 2023. Airmen from the 435th CRS came to the Liberty Wing to take part in an exercise to become certified in hot pit refueling on F-35s. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Alexander Vasquez)
U.S. Air Force Master Sgt. Hector Gonzalez, 435th Contingency Response Squadron production superintendent, awaits an F-35A Lightning II pulling in for refueling at RAF Lakenheath, England, Nov. 17, 2023. Airmen from the 435th CRS came to the Liberty Wing to take part in an exercise to become certified in hot pit refueling on F-35s. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Alexander Vasquez)