8th LRS POL flight tours new aircraft refueling unit

Airmen from the 8th Logistics Readiness Squadron petroleum, oils, and lubricants flight, speak with Airmen assigned to the Republic of Korea Air Force 38th Battalion Supply Company at Kunsan Air Base, ROK, Jan. 21, 2025. In the upcoming fiscal year, the POL flight will be using the same refueling assets as their ROKAF partners. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Maria Umanzor Guzman)

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8th LRS POL flight tours new aircraft refueling unit

U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Brandon Craver, 8th Logistics Readiness Squadron fuels training support craftsman, climbs a new Republic of Korea Air Force aircraft refueling unit ladder at Kunsan Air Base, Republic of Korea, Jan. 21, 2025. Familiarizing the POL flight with the refueler’s controls and features increases refueling capabilities for both ROKAF and USAF. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Maria Umanzor Guzman)

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8th LRS POL flight tours new aircraft refueling unit

U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Jonathan Franks, left, 8th Logistics Readiness Squadron NCO in charge of fuels distribution and Tech. Sgt. Brandon Craver, 8th LRS fuels training support craftsman, inspect a new Republic of Korea Air Force aircraft refueling unit feature at Kunsan Air Base, Republic of Korea, Jan. 21, 2025. The shift to this new refueling variant will be cost-effective and streamline local access to maintenance care for the vehicles, ensuring continued support for combat sortie generation. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Maria Umanzor Guzman)

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8th LRS POL flight tours new aircraft refueling unit

Airmen assigned to the 8th Logistics Readiness Squadron petroleum, oils, and lubricants flight, and Republic of Korea Air Force 38th Battalion Supply Company, discuss the features of a new ROKAF aircraft refueling unit at Kunsan Air Base, ROK, Jan. 21, 2025. The POL flight learned about the operation, management, and maintenance necessary to run the aircraft refueler efficiently, which will be integrated into the POL mission next fiscal year. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Maria Umanzor Guzman)

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8th LRS POL flight tours new aircraft refueling unit

Airmen assigned to the 8th Logistics Readiness Squadron petroleum, oils, and lubricants flight, examine a new Republic of Korea Air Force aircraft refueling unit at Kunsan Air Base, Republic of Korea, Jan. 21, 2025. POL Airmen engaged with the ROKAF 38th Battalion Supply Company to learn about the new refueling truck they will receive in the upcoming fiscal year to be able to use on both countries’ aircraft. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Maria Umanzor Guzman)

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8th LRS POL flight tours new aircraft refueling unit

Published Jan. 30, 2025
By Senior Airman Maria Umanzor Guzman
8th Fighter Wing Public Affairs

KUNSAN AIR BASE, Republic of Korea -- The 8th Logistics Readiness Squadron petroleum, oils, and lubricants flight, spoke with Airmen assigned to the Republic of Korea Air Force 38th Battalion Supply Company during a tour of a ROKAF aircraft refueling unit at Kunsan Air Base, ROK, Jan. 21, 2025.

During the tour, Airmen spoke and explored the operation, management, and maintenance necessary to run the aircraft refueler efficiently.

According to Master Sgt. Kameron Mills, 8th LRS fuels information service center section chief, the shift to this new Korean refueling variant will be cost-effective and streamline local access to maintenance care for the vehicles, ensuring continued support for combat sortie generation during refueling.

This new Korean refueling variant is set to be integrated into the POL mission next fiscal year.