EIELSON AIR FORCE BASE, Alaska -- U.S. Air Force Airmen, assigned to the 354th Logistics Readiness Squadron, conduct hot pit operations on Eielson Air Force Base, Alaska, Oct. 1, 2024. Hot pits are a special fuel operation where aircraft are refueled mid sortie to minimize ground time. This refueling technique is an important part of getting jets back in the air as quickly as possible to get our pilots the necessary flight hours. Airmen from the 354th LRS petroleum, oil and lubricants flight provide this capability and are pertinent to maintaining the 354th Fighter Wing’s ability to project airpower.