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Petrol-ing the flightline

Photos by Senior Airman Andrew Bertain
86th Airlift Wing Public Affairs
February 16, 2024
U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Tritobia Cash, 86th Logistic Readiness Squadron fuels distribution supervisor, prepares refueling support for a U.S. Air Force C-17 Globemaster III aircraft from Joint Base Charleston, South Carolina, at Ramstein Air Base, Germany, Jan. 31, 2024. The 86th LRS Fuels Management Flight is tasked with managing the fuels and billing of the Global Gateway, directly supporting and maintaining airpower for the U.S. and its allies across the European theater. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Andrew Bertain)
U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Tritobia Cash, 86th Logistic Readiness Squadron fuels distribution supervisor, prepares to refuel a U.S. Air Force C-17 Globemaster III aircraft at Ramstein Air Base, Germany, Jan. 31, 2024. Cash was sent to hook the C-17 directly into a fuel hydrant coupler on the flightline so it could fill all 32,000 gallons at once. The in-ground fuels system allowed Cash to refuel the aircraft by herself, saving the 86th LRS from needing to send multiple fuel trucks and Airmen to accomplish the job. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Andrew Bertain)
U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Tritobia Cash, 86th Logistic Readiness Squadron fuels distribution supervisor, hands Staff Sgt. Allen Rummel, 721st Aircraft Maintenance Squadron electrical and environmental craftsman, a receipt for the purchase of jet fuel after refueling a U.S. Air Force C-17 Globemaster III aircraft at Ramstein Air Base, Germany, Jan. 31, 2024. After the refueling, Cash returned the receipt to the 86th LRS Fuels Management Flight to ensure control of the purchases and proper billing of all transient aircraft coming through Ramstein AB. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Andrew Bertain)
U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Allen Rummel, 721st Aircraft Maintenance Squadron electrical and environmental craftsman, Staff Sgt. Tritobia Cash, 86th Logistic Readiness Squadron fuels distribution supervisor, and Senior Airman Ethan Johnston, 721st AMXS engine mechanic, pack up a pantograph fueling system and prepare a U.S. Air Force C-17 Globemaster III aircraft for take-off at Ramstein Air Base, Germany, Jan. 31, 2024.The 86th LRS Fuels Management Flight is tasked with managing the fuels and billing of the Global Gateway, directly supporting and maintaining airpower for the U.S. and its allies across the European theater.. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Andrew Bertain)
U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Tritobia Cash, 86th Logistic Readiness Squadron fuels distribution supervisor, speaks with the 86th LRS Fuels Management Flight while refueling a U.S. Air Force C-17 Globemaster III aircraft at Ramstein Air Base, Germany, Jan. 31, 2024. Cash was sent to hook the C-17 directly into a fuel hydrant coupler on the flightline so it could fill all 32,000 gallons at once, rather than sending multiple fuel trucks back and forth to fill it up. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Andrew Bertain)
A pantograph fueling system belonging to the 86th Logistic Readiness Squadron refuels a U.S. Air Force C-17 Globemaster III aircraft on the flightline at Ramstein Air Base, Germany, Jan. 31, 2024. The pantograph allowed 32,000 gallons of continuous fuel to be pumped into the C-17 ensuring rapid operational support. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Andrew Bertain)
U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Tritobia Cash, 86th Logistic Readiness Squadron fuels distribution supervisor, connects a pantograph fueling system into the fuel hydrant coupler on the flightline at Ramstein Air Base, Germany, Jan. 31, 2024. The coupler is used to send fuel to an aircraft from a well-regulated jet fuel pipeline that spans the airfield rather than sending multiple fuel trucks. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Andrew Bertain)
U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Ethan Johnston, 721st Aircraft Maintenance Squadron engine mechanic, assists 86th Logistic Readiness Squadron members during the refueling of a U.S. Air Force C-17 Globemaster III aircraft at Ramstein Air Base, Germany, Jan. 31, 2024. The 86th LRS Fuels Management Flight demonstrated its key role in maintaining Ramstein AB as the Global Gateway, by assisting this C-17 in carrying out the Air Mobility Command mission. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Andrew Bertain)
U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Tritobia Cash, 86th Logistic Readiness Squadron fuels distribution supervisor, holds a deadman switch during a refueling at Ramstein Air Base, Germany, Jan. 31, 2024. The deadman switch is used as a failsafe to shut off the pump in case the operator becomes incapacitated during the fueling process. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Andrew Bertain)
U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Tritobia Cash, 86th Logistic Readiness Squadron fuels distribution supervisor, packs up a pantograph fueling system after completing a refueling job at Ramstein Air Base, Germany, Jan. 31, 2024. The in-ground fuels system allowed Cash to pump the aircrafts nearly 32,000 gallon tank by herself, saving the 86th LRS from needing to send multiple fuel trucks and Airmen to accomplish the job. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Andrew Bertain)
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