Fuels Airmen prepare for B-2 Spirits arrival in Portugal

U.S. Air Force Airmen assigned to the 393rd Expeditionary Bomb Squadron, from Whiteman Air Force Base, Missouri, change out servicing hose on fuel trucks at Lajes Field, Azores, March 11, 2021. The Airmen serviced and tested fuel hoses in order to perform hot-pit refuels of the B-2 Spirit stealth bomber during a Bomber Task Force mission. Strategic bomber missions enhance the readiness necessary to respond to any potential crisis or challenge across the globe to defend in an increasingly complex security environment. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Christina Carter)

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Fuels Airmen prepare for B-2 Spirits arrival in Portugal

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Evan Gibson, 393rd Expeditionary Bomb Squadron fuels service center controller stationed at Whiteman Air Force Base, Missouri, changes out servicing hose on fuel trucks at Lajes Field, Azores, March 11, 2021. The Airmen serviced and tested fuel hoses in order to perform hot-pit refuels of the B-2 Spirit stealth bomber during a Bomber Task Force mission. Strategic bomber missions enhance the readiness and training necessary for Airmen to respond to challenges across the globe. (U.S. Air Force photo by Christina Carter)

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U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Jennifer Pell, 393rd Expeditionary Bomb Squadron fuels laboratory technician, stationed at Whiteman Air Force Base, Missouri, prepares the servicing hose for a fuel truck at Lajes Field, Azores, March 11, 2021. Airmen deployed to Lajes Field as part of a Bomber Task Force. Forward operating locations, like Lajes Field, enable collective defense capabilities between allies and partner nations around Europe. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Christina Carter)

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U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Jennifer Pell, 393rd Expeditionary Bomb Squadron fuels laboratory technician, stationed at Whiteman Air Force Base, Missouri, attaches a nozzle on a servicing hose for a fuel truck at Lajes Field, Azores, March 11, 2021. The Airmen serviced and tested fuel hoses in order to perform hot-pit refuels of the B-2 Spirit stealth bomber during a Bomber Task Force mission. Strategic bomber missions enhance the readiness necessary to respond to any potential crisis or challenge across the globe to defend in an increasingly complex security environment. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Christina Carter)

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U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Scott Hupka, 393rd Expeditionary Bomb Squadron fuels distribution non-commissioned officer in charge, stationed at Whiteman Air Force Base, Missouri, checks a serving hose for a fuel truck at Lajes Field, Azores, March 11, 2021. Airmen deployed to Lajes Field as part of a Bomber Task Force. Forward operating locations, like Lajes Field, enable collective defense capabilities between allies and partner nations around Europe. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Christina Carter)

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U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Sydnee Hector, 393rd Expeditionary Bomb Squadron fuels distribution operator, stationed at Whiteman Air Force Base, Missouri, prepares the servicing hose for a fuel truck at Lajes Field, Azores, March 11, 2021. The Airmen serviced and tested fuel hoses in order to perform hot-pit refuels of the B-2 Spirit stealth bomber for a Bomber Task Force mission. The U.S. Air Force is engaged, postured and ready with credible force to assure, deter and defend in an increasingly complex security environment. (U.S. Air Force photo by Christina Carter)

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U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Scott Hupka, 393rd Expeditionary Bomb Squadron fuels distribution non-commissioned officer in charge, and Airman 1st Class Sydnee Hector, 393rd Expeditionary Bomb Squadron fuels distribution operator, stationed at Whiteman Air Force Base, Missouri, remove a nozzle from a serving hose before switching hoses on a fuel trucks at Lajes Field, Azores, March 11, 2021. The Airmen serviced and tested fuel hoses in order to perform hot-pit refuels of the B-2 Spirit stealth bomber for a Bomber Task Force mission. The U.S. Air Force is engaged, postured and ready with credible force to assure, deter and defend in an increasingly complex security environment. (U.S. Air Force photo by Christina Carter)

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Fuels Airmen prepare for B-2 Spirits arrival in Portugal

U.S. Air Force Airmen assigned to the 393rd Expeditionary Bomb Squadron, from Whiteman Air Force Base, Missouri, empty old serving hose of fuel before switching hoses on a fuel truck at Lajes Field, Azores, March 11, 2021. The Airmen serviced and tested fuel hoses in order to perform hot-pit refuels of the B-2 Spirit stealth bomber for a Bomber Task Force mission. The U.S. Air Force is engaged, postured and ready with credible force to assure, deter and defend in an increasingly complex security environment. (U.S. Air Force photo by Christina Carter)

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U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Jennifer Pell, 393rd Expeditionary Bomb Squadron fuels laboratory technician, stationed at Whiteman Air Force Base, Missouri, fills out paperwork after changing out a servicing hose on a fuel truck at Lajes Field, Azores, March 11, 2021. The Airmen serviced and tested fuel hoses in order to perform hot-pit refuels of the B-2 Spirit stealth bomber during a Bomber Task Force mission. Strategic bomber missions enhance the readiness and training necessary for Airmen to respond to challenges across the globe. (U.S. Air Force photo by Christina Carter)

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Fuels Airmen prepare for B-2 Spirits arrival in Portugal

U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Sydnee Hector, 393rd Expeditionary Bomb Squadron fuels distribution operator, stationed at Whiteman Air Force Base, Missouri, changes out a servicing hose on fuel trucks at Lajes Field, Azores, March 11, 2021.Airmen deployed to Lajes Field as part of a Bomber Task Force. Forward operating locations, like Lajes Field, enable collective defense capabilities between allies and partner nations around Europe. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Christina Carter)

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Fuels Airmen prepare for B-2 Spirits arrival in Portugal

Published March 18, 2021
By Airman 1st Class Christina Carter
509th Bomb Wing

LAJES FIELD, Azores -- U.S. Air Force Airmen assigned to the 393rd Expeditionary Bomb Squadron, from Whiteman Air Force Base, Missouri, change out servicing hose on fuel trucks at Lajes Field, Azores, March 11, 2021. The Airmen serviced and tested fuel hoses in order to perform hot-pit refuels of the B-2 Spirit stealth bomber during a Bomber Task Force mission. Strategic bomber missions enhance the readiness necessary to respond to any potential crisis or challenge across the globe to defend in an increasingly complex security environment. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Christina Carter)