Jan. 6, 2022

Fuels Airman Drives Innovation Through 3-D Printing

JOINT BASE LANGLEY-EUSTIS, Va. — It is hard to predict how the coronavirus pandemic might negatively affect readiness. But thanks to the innovation and problem-solving experience of SrA Houston Sasser, 633d Logistics Readiness Squadron fuels training supervisor, and two of his wingmen, they were able to present an idea and produce a product to get the mission back on track.

July 29, 2021

JBLE-Eustis Fuels Team Provides Installation-Wide Support

JOINT BASE LANGLEY-EUSTIS, Va. — The 733rd Logistics Readiness Squadron’s Fuels Management Flight’s mission is to support all fuel activity on the Army-side of Joint Base Langley-Eustis, whether it’s heating fuel for buildings, ground fuels for vehicles or jet fuel for the various aircraft in and around Felker Army Airfield.

March 11, 2020

Gas by grass: transporting fuel by truck

JOINT BASE LANGLEY-EUSTIS, Va. — No matter how well jets are maintained, they can’t fly without fuel. That’s where the Fuels Management Flight comes in.

April 25, 2018

New pier, mission upgraded

JOINT BASE LANGLEY-EUSTIS, Va. – — The 733rd Logistics Readiness Squadron fuels the fight at Joint Base Langley-Eustis, with approximately 19 million gallons of fuel it receives a year via barge.

Oct. 5, 2017

POL troops fuel the fight against ISIS

SOUTHWEST ASIA -- Much like day-to-day life in modern society, the military relies on fuels to power its ground and air operations. The fuels management section of the 386th Expeditionary Logistics Readiness Squadron is tasked with the control, distribution and testing of the mission essential fuels that keep the 386th Air Expeditionary Wing and

April 20, 2017

‘Piering’ into future: Construction to improve fuel operations

JOINT BASE LANGLEY-EUSTIS, Va. — Construction preparations for a new pier, which is used to receive jet fuel, began April 3, 2017. The project, which is overseen by the 733rd Logistics Readiness Squadron Fuels Facilities, is expected to be completed in 18 months.

April 12, 2017

Fuel facilities supplies the ‘goods’ on, off flightline

JOINT BASE LANGLEY-EUSTIS, Va — Outfitted in white overalls, gloves, boots, earplugs and a face shield, two U.S. Air Force Airmen cautiously perform their duties while surrounded by a shroud of vapors. They are donned in gear meant to protect them from the very substance that helps to protect lives at high altitudes. The scene resembles that of a science fiction movie— moving in slow motion as the various sounds of the flightline are subconsciously replaced by the eerie sound of shallow breaths in a mask. At Joint Base Langley-Eustis, the Airmen assigned to the 733rd Logistics Readiness Squadron fuels facility perform one of their many responsibilities, ensuring pilots have oxygen at high altitudes.

Feb. 8, 2017

POL: we fuel the fight

JOINT BASE LANGLEY-EUSTIS, Va. – — From refueling jets and firetrucks to testing fuel samples and maintaining liquid oxygen, the 733rd Logistics Readiness Squadron fuels management flight does it all at Joint Base Langley-Eustis, Virginia. The fuels management flight, also known as POL for petroleum, oils and lubricants, provides fuel support to the Air Combat Command, Fort Eustis’ Training Doctrine, six battalions, five wings and 30 organizations across JBLE. About 70 POL Airmen supply more than 9.5 million gallons of fuel approximately 60 aircraft, all government operated vehicles, generators and GOV refueling stations around base. “We are a family here at POL and we ensure that we treat the base like that too,” said U.S. Air Force 1st Lt. Kevin Mendelsohn, 733rd LRS fuels management flight commander. “We give outstanding support and make sure the service we provide and the fuel they receive is of extremely high standards.”