Rapid refueling keeps jets in the sky
U.S. Air Force Senior Airman David Cano-Mejia, 20th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron tactical aircraft maintainer, signals an F-16CM Fighting Falcon to stop in preparation to be hot-pit refueled at Shaw Air Force Base, S.C., Jan. 28, 2016. Before entering the fueling station, Airmen conduct a cursory check to inspect the jet before connecting the fuel hose. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Jensen Stidham/Released)