Hotter Than Ever and Quicker Than Before
U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Samuel Lopez, 31st Logistics Readiness Squadron fuels equipment maintenance journeyman, conducts hot-pit refueling on an F-16 Fighting Falcon at Aviano Air Base, Italy, June 13, 2024. Hot-pit refueling is an essential capability for F-16 operations, providing numerous advantages in terms of reduced turnaround time and enhanced operational flexibility. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Raya Feltner)