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U.S. Air Force Airmen from the 510th Fighter Generation Squadron prepare to refuel an F-16 Fighting Falcon assigned to the 510th FGS during a hot-pit operation at Aviano Air Base, Italy, Nov. 25, 2025. Hot-pit refueling allows aircraft to be serviced while engines remain running, reducing downtime and boosting mission readiness. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Antone Williams)

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A U.S. Air Force F-16 Fighting Falcon assigned to the 510th Fighter Generation Squadron approaches the hot-pit refueling station at Aviano Air Base, Italy, Nov. 25, 2025. Hot-pit refueling is a vital capability for F-16 operations, cutting turnaround time and increasing operational flexibility. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Antone Williams)

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A U.S. Air Force pilot assigned to the 510th Fighter Squadron taxis an F-16 Fighting Falcon for hot-pit refueling at Aviano Air Base, Italy, Nov. 25, 2025. Hot-pit refueling is a vital capability for F-16 operations, cutting turnaround time and increasing operational flexibility. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Antone Williams)

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A U.S. Air Force F-16 Fighting Falcon assigned to the 510th Fighter Generation Squadron pulls into the hot-pit refueling station at Aviano Air Base, Italy, Nov. 25, 2025. Hot-pit refueling is a vital capability for F-16 operations, offering significant benefits by cutting turnaround time and increasing operational flexibility. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Antone Williams)

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U.S. Air Force Airmen from the 510th Fighter Generation Squadron refuel an F-16 Fighting Falcon assigned to 510th FGS during a hot-pit operation at Aviano Air Base, Italy, Nov. 25, 2025. Hot-pit refueling allows aircraft to be serviced while engines remain running, reducing downtime and boosting mission readiness. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Antone Williams)

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Sustaining Airpower: 510 FS/FGS Hot-Pit Refueling

Published Dec. 10, 2025
By Airman 1st Class Antone Williams
31st FW/ PA

AVIANO AIR BASE, Italy -- U.S. Air Force Airmen from the 510th Fighter Generation Squadron prepare to refuel an F-16 Fighting Falcon assigned to the 510th FGS during a hot-pit operation at Aviano Air Base, Italy, Nov. 25, 2025. Hot-pit refueling allows aircraft to be serviced while engines remain running, reducing downtime and boosting mission readiness. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Antone Williams)

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