Tech. Sgt. Henry Grant, 82nd Aerial Port Squadron, delivers a safety briefing prior to loading operations during static load expeditionary training at Travis Air Force Base, April 10, 2026. Airmen from the 349th Force Support Squadron move one of several pallets from a Single Pallet Expeditionary Kitchen (SPEK) set as part of the training with the 79th Air Refueling Squadron. The event marked a new capability for Travis AFB, introducing side-loading operations on a KC-46 Pegasus, with an emphasis on safety and coordination between units. During the training, 349th FSS personnel integrated with aircrew operations while 79th ARS Airmen conducted specialized fueling operations and ground station proficiency tasks, enhancing interoperability and readiness for deployments in austere environments. (U.S. Air Force photo by Dennis Santarinala)
| Date Taken: | 04.10.2026 |
| Date Posted: | 04.20.2026 13:32 |
| Photo ID: | 9626962 |
| VIRIN: | 260410-F-ZW472-1109 |
| Resolution: | 7722x5148 |
| Size: | 7.44 MB |
| Location: | TRAVIS AIR FORCE BASE, CALIFORNIA, US |
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