U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Benjamin Patterson, 51st Logistics Readiness Squadron petroleum, oils, and lubricants distribution operator, inspects an F-16 Fighting Falcon tire during a hot-pit refueling operation at Osan Air Base, Republic of Korea, Jan. 27, 2026. Maintenance and POL Airmen worked side by side during hot-pit operations to safely refuel and rapidly relaunch aircraft. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Sarah Williams)
| Date Taken: | 01.26.2026 |
| Date Posted: | 01.28.2026 01:57 |
| Photo ID: | 9496000 |
| VIRIN: | 260127-F-MU509-1066 |
| Resolution: | 4222x3016 |
| Size: | 1.29 MB |
| Location: | OSAN AIR BASE, GYEONGGIDO [KYONGGI-DO], KR |
| Web Views: | 4 |
| Downloads: | 1 |
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