Royal Air Force Mildenhall

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A fuel canister labeled with FARP rests in front of a 100th Logistics Readiness Squadron R-11 fuel truck during forward area refueling point team tryouts at RAF Mildenhall, England, March 14, 2025. Participants attempting to qualify for the FARP team were required to haul equipment while maintaining a strenuous pace. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Cody J. A. Mott)

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U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Rasean Chong, 100th Logistics Readiness Squadron refueler and fire truck maintenance non commissioned officer in charge, removes his vest after completing his forward area refueling point team tryout at RAF Mildenhall, England, March 14, 2025. Qualified Airmen completed the extensive course, hauling equipment and moving fuel hoses, in under 15 minutes. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Cody J. A. Mott)

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U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Rasean Chong, 100th Logistics Readiness Squadron refueler and fire truck maintenance noncommissioned officer in charge, catches his breath while participating in his forward area refueling point team tryout at RAF Mildenhall, England, March 14, 2025. Airmen on the FARP team are trained to deploy into operational scenarios that require rapid refueling of aircraft under strict timelines. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Cody J. A. Mott)

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U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Rasean Chong, right, 100th Logistics Readiness Squadron refueler and fire truck maintenance noncommissioned officer in charge, runs during his forward area refueling point team tryout at RAF Mildenhall, England, March 14, 2025. The FARP team conducts rapid deployment of refueling services for aircraft that are in crucial need of quick turnaround during operations. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Cody J. A. Mott)

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U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Clint Helgoth, center, 100th Logistics Readiness Squadron fuels facilities technician, passes a fuel hose during his forward area refueling point team tryout at RAF Mildenhall, England, March 14, 2025. Qualified Airmen completed the extensive course, hauling heavy equipment and moving fuel hoses, in under 15 minutes. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Cody J. A. Mott)

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U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Clint Helgoth, right, 100th Logistics Readiness fuels facilities technician, pulls a fuel hose over his shoulder during his forward area refueling point team tryout at RAF Mildenhall, England, March 14, 2025. Airmen on the FARP team are trained to deploy into operational scenarios that require rapid refueling of aircraft under strict timelines. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Cody J. A. Mott)

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U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Clint Helgoth, center right, 100th Logistics Readiness fuels facilities technician, carries equipment while jogging during his forward area refueling point team tryout at RAF Mildenhall, England, March 14, 2025. The FARP team conducts rapid deployment of refueling services for aircraft that are in crucial need of quick turnaround during operations. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Cody J. A. Mott)

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U.S. Air Force Master Sgt. Anthony Gilbert, 100th Logistics Readiness Squadron acting first sergeant, sits against a vehicle after finishing his forward area refueling point team tryout at RAF Mildenhall, England, March 14, 2025. The FARP team is trained to deploy as an organized, equipped and agile unit providing fuel for aircraft in combat-oriented operations. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Cody J. A. Mott)

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U.S. Air Force Master Sgt. Anthony Gilbert, 100th Logistics Readiness Squadron acting first sergeant, stands to catch his breath during his forward area refueling point team tryout at RAF Mildenhall, England, March 14, 2025. The FARP team conducts rapid deployment of refueling services for aircraft that are in crucial need of quick turnaround during operations. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Cody J. A. Mott)

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U.S. Air Force Master Sgt. Anthony Gilbert, 100th Logistics Readiness Squadron acting first sergeant, rests before the next stage of his forward area refueling point team tryout at RAF Mildenhall, England, March 14, 2025. The FARP team is trained to deploy as an organized, equipped and agile unit providing fuel for aircraft in combat-oriented operations. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Cody J. A. Mott)

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U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Jacob Crawford, left, 100th Logistics Readiness Squadron forward area refueling point chief, encourages an Airman during FARP team tryouts at RAF Mildenhall, England, March 14, 2025. Qualified Airmen completed the extensive course, hauling heavy equipment and moving fuel hoses, in under 15 minutes. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Cody J. A. Mott)

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U.S. Airmen run as a group with a participant in a forward area refueling point team tryout at RAF Mildenhall, England, March 14, 2025. Airmen on the FARP team are trained to deploy into operational scenarios that require rapid refueling of aircraft under strict timelines. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Cody J. A. Mott)

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U.S. Air Force 2nd Lt. Claire Stewart, 100th Logistics Readiness Squadron traffic management office officer in charge, carries a fuel hose during her forward area refueling point team tryout at RAF Mildenhall, England, March 14, 2025. The FARP team is one of seven around the world trained to deploy as an organized, equipped and agile unit providing fuel for aircraft in combat-oriented operations. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Cody J. A. Mott)

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U.S. Air Force 2nd Lt. Claire Stewart, 100th Logistics Readiness Squadron traffic management office officer in charge, carries a fuel hose during her forward area refueling point team tryout at RAF Mildenhall, England, March 14, 2025. Qualified Airmen completed the extensive course, hauling heavy equipment and moving fuel hoses, in under 15 minutes. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Cody J. A. Mott)

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U.S. Air Force 2nd Lt. Claire Stewart, 100th Logistics Readiness Squadron traffic management office officer in charge, rolls a fuel hose during her forward area refueling point team tryout at RAF Mildenhall, England, March 14, 2025. Airmen on the FARP team are trained to deploy into operational scenarios that require rapid refueling of aircraft under strict timelines. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Cody J. A. Mott)

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U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Sydney Herrera, 100th Logistics Readiness Squadron fuels distribution operator, rolls a fuel hose during his forward area refueling point team tryout at RAF Mildenhall, England, March 14, 2025. The FARP team conducts rapid deployment of refueling services for aircraft that are in crucial need of quick turnaround during operations. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Cody J. A. Mott)

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U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Sydney Herrera, center right, 100th Logistics Readiness Squadron fuels distribution operator, catches his breath during his forward area refueling point team tryout at RAF Mildenhall, England, March 14, 2025. The FARP team is trained to deploy as an organized, equipped and agile unit providing fuel for aircraft in combat-oriented operations. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Cody J. A. Mott)

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U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Sydney Herrera, left, 100th Logistics Readiness Squadron fuels distribution operator, grasps a fuel hose during a forward area refueling point team tryout at RAF Mildenhall, England, March 14, 2025. Qualified Airmen completed the extensive course, hauling heavy equipment and moving fuel hoses, in under 15 minutes. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Cody J. A. Mott)

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U.S. Airmen run alongside a participant at a forward area refueling point team tryout at RAF Mildenhall, England, March 14, 2025. Airmen on the FARP team are trained to deploy into operational scenarios that require rapid refueling of aircraft under strict timelines. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Cody J. A. Mott)

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U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class William Hall, 100th Logistics Readiness Squadron fuels distribution apprentice, runs with equipment during a forward area refueling point team tryout at RAF Mildenhall, England, March 14, 2025. The FARP team conducts rapid deployment of refueling services for aircraft that are in crucial need of quick turnaround during operations. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Cody J. A. Mott)

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U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class William Hall, right, 100th Logistics Readiness Squadron fuels distribution apprentice, hauls a fuel hose during a forward area refueling point team tryout at RAF Mildenhall, England, March 14, 2025. The FARP team is trained to deploy as an organized, equipped and agile unit providing fuel for aircraft in combat-oriented operations. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Cody J. A. Mott)

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U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Nicholas Spinella, 48th Logistics Readiness Squadron fuels distribution operator, hauls a fuel hose during his forward area refueling point team tryout at RAF Mildenhall, England, March 14, 2025. The FARP team conducts rapid deployment of refueling services for aircraft that are in crucial need of quick turnaround during operations. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Cody J. A. Mott)

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U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Marty Ward, 100th Logistics Readiness Squadron vehicle maintenance flight training leader and quality assurance evaluator, carries a fuel hose during his forward area refueling point team tryout at RAF Mildenhall, England, March 14, 2025. Qualified Airmen completed the extensive course, hauling heavy equipment and moving fuel hoses, in under 15 minutes. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Cody J. A. Mott)

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U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Marty Ward, right, 100th Logistics Readiness Squadron vehicle maintenance flight training leader and quality assurance evaluator, hauls fuel hose during his forward area refueling point team tryout at RAF Mildenhall, England, March 14, 2025. Airmen on the FARP team are trained to deploy into operational scenarios that require rapid refueling of aircraft under strict timelines. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Cody J. A. Mott)

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FARP Team Tryouts at RAF Mildenhall

Published March 18, 2025
By Airman 1st Class Cody J. A. Mott
100th Air Refueling Wing

ROYAL AIR FORCE MILDENHALL, England -- A fuel canister labeled with FARP rests in front of a 100th Logistics Readiness Squadron R-11 fuel truck during forward area refueling point team tryouts at RAF Mildenhall, England, March 14, 2025. Participants attempting to qualify for the FARP team were required to haul equipment while maintaining a strenuous pace. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Cody J. A. Mott)