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Chilling with Cryogenics

Published Aug. 16, 2022

Chill with Cryogenics — Chill with Cryogenics

Senior Airman Thomas Garcia, 96th Logistics Readiness Squadron, breaks off the ice crystals that formed around a liquid nitrogen transfer hose at Eglin Air Force Base, Fla. Liquid nitrogen, widely used as a coolant and freezing agent, is used by medical units, fire department, civil engineers, and in weapons testing across the base. (U.S. Air Force photo/Samuel King Jr.)

Chill with Cryogenics — Chill with Cryogenics

Senior Airman Justin Jones, 96th Logistics Readiness Squadron, puts on the safety gear required to dispense liquid oxygen at Eglin Air Force Base, Fla. Liquid oxygen is added to military aircraft to provide breathable air for pilots and aircrews. (U.S. Air Force photo/Samuel King Jr.)

Chill with Cryogenics — Chill with Cryogenics

Petroleum, Oil and Lubricants Flight Airmen disconnect the liquid nitrogen transfer hose at Eglin Air Force Base, Fla. Liquid nitrogen, widely used as a coolant and freezing agent, is used by medical units, fire department, civil engineers, and in weapons testing across the base. (U.S. Air Force photo/Samuel King Jr.)