240th Quartermaster Supply Co. makes bulk fuel history prepping for Anakonda ‘16

Photo By Sgt. 1st Class Michael O'Brien | TORUN, Poland– Soldiers from the 240th Quartermaster Supply Company’s Fuel and Water Platoon made history as the first American bulk fuel unit to receive and store petroleum at a fuel system supply point in the country of Poland on May 22.  

BAUMHOLDER, RP, GERMANY

05.22.2016

Story by Sgt. 1st Class Michael O'Brien 

16th Sustainment Brigade

TORUN, Poland– Soldiers from the 240th Quartermaster Supply Company’s Fuel and Water Platoon made history as the first American bulk fuel unit to receive and store petroleum at a fuel system supply point in the country of Poland on May 22.
Before this support of the massive NATO exercise Anakonda 2016, the 18th Combat Sustainment Support Battalion, 16th Sustainment Brigade unit last directed fuel and water operations while establishing an FSSP and Tactical Water Purification System storage and distribution site during exercise Saber Junction 2016 in Grafenwoehr, Germany.
Fuel interoperability is a critical asset to the Alliance, which will use a diverse fleet of vehicles and equipment for Anakonda 16.
“This shows the commitment our Soldiers possess for logistical support to NATO, our host nation, and the Regionally Allocated Forces,” said Cpt. Joseph Taylor, 240th QMSC Commander.
An established fuel supply is a force enabler that maintains readiness in a Strong Europe and the platoon is becoming more proficient with the FSSP with this training.
“Laying out the system and establishing the fuel flow is a challenging experience,” said Spc. Yhasmin Hillman, a petroleum supply specialist with the unit. “I’m elated to see the company make history by wetting the bags for the first time in Poland.”
Fuel is a critical asset to allies, which have a diverse fleet of vehicles and equipment, and establishing bulk petroleum operations allows exercise commanders freedom of movement while building the Alliance.

• Date Taken: 05.22.2016
• Date Posted: 05.24.2016 06:33
• Story ID: 198870
• Location: BAUMHOLDER, RP, DE