Photo by Airman 1st Class Zeeshan Naeem | United States Air Forces Central | 01.09.2025
A U.S. Air Force cryogenics technician assigned to the 379th Expeditionary Logistics Readiness Squadron adjusts a pipe for an oxygen tank inside of a C-130J Super Hercules within the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility, Jan. 9, 2025. Cryogenics technicians assigned to the 379th ELRS supply liquid oxygen to aircraft deployed, which provide aircrew members oxygen during combat sorties......
Photo by Airman 1st Class Zeeshan Naeem | United States Air Forces Central | 01.09.2025
A U.S. Air Force cryogenics technician assigned to the 379th Expeditionary Logistics Readiness Squadron attaches a liquid oxygen tank inside of a C-130J Super Hercules within the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility, Jan. 9, 2025. Cryogenics technicians assigned to the 379th ELRS issue 127,000 gallons of liquid oxygen to aircraft deployed in the AOR annually. (U.S. Air Force photo)...
Photo by Airman 1st Class Zeeshan Naeem | United States Air Forces Central | 01.04.2025
A U.S. Air Force cryogenics technician assigned to the 379th Expeditionary Logistics Readiness Squadron adjusts a valve on a liquid nitrogen tank within the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility, Jan. 4, 2025. As the sole liquid oxygen and liquid nitrogen suppliers within the USCENTCOM AOR, 379th ELRS cryogenics technicians enable combat sorties annually, ensuring aircrew have breathing......
Photo by Airman 1st Class Zeeshan Naeem | United States Air Forces Central | 01.04.2025
A U.S. Air Force cryogenics technician assigned to the 379th Expeditionary Logistics Readiness Squadron dons protective boots within the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility, Jan. 4, 2025. The use of proper protective equipment is essential for cryogenics technicians as concentrated exposure to liquid nitrogen can cause burns or frostbite. (U.S. Air Force photo)...
Photo by Airman 1st Class Zeeshan Naeem | United States Air Forces Central | 01.04.2025
U.S. Air Force cryogenics technicians assigned to the 379th Expeditionary Logistics Readiness Squadron move a liquid nitrogen tank within the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility, Jan. 4, 2025. The 379th ELRS cryogenics technicians handle 20 400-gallon liquid oxygen tanks and 9 400-gallon liquid nitrogen tanks. (U.S. Air Force photo)...
Photo by Airman 1st Class Zeeshan Naeem | United States Air Forces Central | 01.04.2025
A U.S. Air Force cryogenics technician assigned to the 379th Expeditionary Logistics Readiness Squadron tightens a pipe on a liquid nitrogen tank within the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility, Jan. 4, 2025. While cryogenics technicians primarily utilize Liquid oxygen to support aircraft sorties, they are also responsible for handling the precise measurement and transfer of liquid......
Photo by Airman 1st Class Zeeshan Naeem | United States Air Forces Central | 01.04.2025
A U.S. Air Force cryogenics technician assigned to the 379th Expeditionary Logistics Readiness Squadron observes the transfer of liquid nitrogen within the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility, Jan. 4, 2025. As the sole liquid oxygen and liquid nitrogen suppliers within the USCENTCOM AOR, 379th ELRS cryogenics technicians enable combat sorties annually, ensuring aircrew have breathing......
Photo by Airman 1st Class Zeeshan Naeem | United States Air Forces Central | 01.03.2025
A U.S. Air Force cryogenics technician assigned to the 379th Expeditionary Logistics Readiness Squadron prepares for a liquid oxygen transfer within the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility, Jan. 3, 2025. Cryogenics technicians oversee the daily inspection, maintenance and operation of liquid oxygen and liquid nitrogen tanks. (U.S. Air Force photo)...
