Next generation of fuels mobility equipment-MIL

“Before, fuel would be pumped into the bladder from a commercial truck, then pumped into a fuel truck. The truck would then refuel the aircraft and return to the bladder to be refilled,” Sgt. Standifer said. “With (the new equipment), we will be able to issue directly to the aircraft as well as utilize it as a refueling unit fill-stand. This eliminates the double-handling of fuel and increases our overall capability to refuel aircraft.” 12/20/2005