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BULLSEYE Feature 7February 19, 2016
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99TH LRS, from page 6 ________ gallons of jet fuel. It has an electronically- properly on a truck. Depending on the SUN, from page 1______________
controlled pump and the pumping com- type of maintenance that is needed to fix
for 22 million gallons of fuel pumped, partment is located behind the cab and this problem, it could be a one-day fix or critical community partnerships like
supporting 11,000 sorties. During Red is used for refueling most aircraft on the it could take a couple months before it can these that also advance the service’s
Flag 16-1 they were responsible for 8.4 flight line. be fixed. When something is hard broke energy resiliency, deliver cost effective
million gallons of fuel pumped, support- it takes away from our capability so it is and cleaner power.
ing 4,200 sorties. The R-12’s are mainly used for bigger important to work as quickly as possible
aircraft, such as a C130, that require a lot to get the truck up and running again.” “These goals are important to us, but
These staggering numbers show just of fuel. The R-12 doesn’t have a tank, but this solar array doesn’t stop at making
how important the refueling maintenance it has hose that hooks into the fuel tanks When maintenance needs to be per- better use of land, meeting Air Force
unit is to the flying missions that take located underneath the flight line. formed the team relies on the tools they renewable energy goals, and saving
place at Nellis Air Force Base, Nevada. have in the shop and most importantly money,” Ballentine said. “This project
The C300 is a refueling truck that is rely on each other. also enhances our mission assurance
“How the process works is that we are used for all refueling needs outside of the through energy assurance and showcases
responsible for any vehicle maintenance flight line for Nellis AFB. “Teamwork is the most important how interlocked our national security is
on the refueler trucks and we work with thing,” said Marjama. “Communication with our energy, the economy and our
the fuel maintenance flight hand in hand “We have such a huge mission at Nellis between us is vital to the mission and environment.”
as they communicate with us and help us AFB,” said Staff Sgt. Spencer Hardesty, making sure the trucks not only get ser-
out by letting us know what problems the 99th LRS fire truck and refueling truck vice, but stay in service. We want to pre- According to the U.S. Environmental
driver noticed when operating the truck,” mechanic. “Doing preventative mainte- vent them from having to come into the Protection Agency’s data, the new solar
said Marjama. “Operator documentation nance is probably the most important part shop for maintenance as much as possible power system will avoid producing
is then filled out that tells us what prob- of our mission. We have a lot of trucks but so that they can be out there supporting 27,000 tons of carbon dioxide emissions
lems the truck is having and we get right something like Red Flag and Green Flag the flying missions.” annually, which is equal to removing
on it and try to fix the issue as quickly as occur so you have to make sure we have 159,867 cars from Nevada’s roads over
possible so the truck can be serviceable.” as many serviceable trucks as possible.” Even though the maintenance unit is the next 31 years — the term of the lease.
small and is responsible for a vast number
The refueling maintenance unit pri- Even though the maintenance team of vehicle maintenance fixes, they are a According to a proclamation signed
marily works maintenance on the R-11, performs preventative measures to make well-trained, disciplined, and motivated by President Barack Obama, the Nellis
R-12 and C300 refueling trucks. sure the refueling trucks remain service- team that shows pride in their work and Solar Array projects enhance the instal-
able, there are still unforeseen problems are always ready to get the job done no lation’s energy security of uninterrupted
“The R-11 is our bread and butter for that arise that must be taken care of. The matter what it is. availability of energy at an affordable
supporting the mission,” said Marjama. 99th LRS Maintenance Unit has the price; helps the Air Force reach federal
“We have 37 R-11’s and they get the most training and tools to take care of any “Regardless of what we are doing we goals to increase our nation’s prosper-
usage out of all the refueling trucks. That problem as swiftly as possible. are working hard and giving 110 percent ity; combat climate change; protect the
is why we have so many of them.” to make sure that the mission we are interests of taxpayers; and safeguard the
“The most difficult task is when some- supporting has what they need,” said health of our environment.
The Kovatch R-11 refueling truck thing is ‘hard broke’,” said Hardesty. “Let’s Marjama.
carries an aluminum tank with 6,000 say the auxiliary throttle isn’t working
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