POL fuels the fight!

U.S. Air Force 1st Lt. Zachary Thomas, 21st Airlift Squadron pilot, conducts pre-flight checks on a C-17 Globemaster III that will carry two R-11 fuel trucks from the 31st Logistics Readiness Squadron at Aviano Air Base, Italy, Jan. 16, 2026. In addition to the home station mission, the 31st LRS’s fuels management flight frequently supports operations across Europe and Africa providing Airmen equipment across the theater. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Zachary Jakel)

PHOTO BY: Senior Airman Zachary Jakel
VIRIN: 260115-F-ZJ681-1304.JPG
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NIKON Z 9

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NIKKOR Z 24-70mm f/2.8 S

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4

SHUTTERSPEED

1/200

ISO

250

IMAGE IS PUBLIC DOMAIN

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