Fuelers vital to US flood relief operations in Pakistan [Image 10 of 10]

PANO AQIL CANTONMENT, PAKISTAN

10.17.2010

Photo by Staff Sgt. Kali Gradishar 

United States Air Forces Central       

U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Cory Robbins, Marine Tilt Rotor Squadron 266-Reinforced (VMM-266-REIN), 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit fuel line walker, hands off a fuel nozzle to a CH-53 Super Stallion crew chief prior to refueling the helicopter Oct. 17 on the flightline at Pano Aqil Cantonment, Pakistan. Since U.S. helicopter relief operations began Aug. 5, more than 12 million pounds of food have been transported to isolated areas in need of assistance after flooding left approximately 1/5 of the county under water at its height. Contributing to that were the fuelers, ensuring helicopters were fueled and ready for flight. From their arrival Oct. 4 to Oct. 23, the 26th MEU fuelers provided nearly 96,000 gallons of fuel.

• Date Taken: 10.17.2010
• Date Posted: 10.27.2010 02:06
• Photo ID: 333645
• VIRIN: 101017-F-0526G-010
• Resolution: 4288x2848
• Size: 1.94 MB
• Location: PANO AQIL CANTONMENT, PK