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F-16 hot pitting

An F-16 undergoes a hot pit session Dec. 14 at Eglin Air Force Base, Fla. The 96th Test Wing established the quarterly hot pit refueling capability six months ago. Hot pitting is when an aircraft pilot flies a sortie, returns, refuels with engines running, then takes off again for another mission. This new enhancement provides the aircrew more sorties and the maintainers more time to work on the aircraft. Although hot pitting is new for the test wing, it is a common occurrence for operational wings. (U.S. Air Force photo/Samuel King Jr.)

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F-16 hot pitting

Staff Sgt. Jonathan Knight, 96th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron, marshals out an F-16 after a hot pit session Dec. 14 at Eglin Air Force Base, Fla. The 96th Test Wing established the quarterly hot pit refueling capability six months ago. Hot pitting is when an aircraft pilot flies a sortie, returns, refuels with engines running, then takes off again for another mission. This new enhancement provides the aircrew more sorties and the maintainers more time to work on the aircraft. Although hot pitting is new for the test wing, it is a common occurrence for operational wings. (U.S. Air Force photo/Samuel King Jr.)

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F-16 hot pitting

Staff Sgt. Jonathan Knight, 96th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron, marshals an F-16 to a stop prior to a hot pit refueling session Dec. 14 at Eglin Air Force Base, Fla. The 96th Test Wing established the quarterly hot pit refueling capability six months ago. Hot pitting is when an aircraft pilot flies a sortie, returns, refuels with engines running, then takes off again for another mission. This new enhancement provides the aircrew more sorties and the maintainers more time to work on the aircraft. Although hot pitting is new for the test wing, it is a common occurrence for operational wings. (U.S. Air Force photo/Samuel King Jr.)

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In the Pits

Staff Sgt. Jacob Kramer, 96th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron, hooks up the fuel hose to an F-15 for a hot pit session Dec. 14 at Eglin Air Force Base, Fla. The 96th Test Wing established the quarterly hot pit refueling capability six months ago. Hot pitting is when an aircraft pilot flies a sortie, returns, refuels with engines running, then takes off again for another mission. This new enhancement provides the aircrew more sorties and the maintainers more time to work on the aircraft. Although hot pitting is new for the test wing, it is a common occurrence for operational wings. (U.S. Air Force photo/Samuel King Jr.)

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In the Pits

Senior Airman Adam Nop, 96th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron, hooks up the fuel hose to an F-16 for a hot pit session Dec. 14 at Eglin Air Force Base, Fla. The 96th Test Wing established the quarterly hot pit refueling capability six months ago. Hot pitting is when an aircraft pilot flies a sortie, returns, refuels with engines running, then takes off again for another mission. This new enhancement provides the aircrew more sorties and the maintainers more time to work on the aircraft. Although hot pitting is new for the test wing, it is a common occurrence for operational wings. (U.S. Air Force photo/Samuel King Jr.)

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In the Pits

Staff Sgt. Jonathan Knight, 96th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron, keeps the fuel flowing during a hot pit session Dec. 14 at Eglin Air Force Base, Fla. The 96th Test Wing established the quarterly hot pit refueling capability six months ago. Hot pitting is when an aircraft pilot flies a sortie, returns, refuels with engines running, then takes off again for another mission. This new enhancement provides the aircrew more sorties and the maintainers more time to work on the aircraft. Although hot pitting is new for the test wing, it is a common occurrence for operational wings. (U.S. Air Force photo/Samuel King Jr.)

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In the Pits

Staff Sgt. Jacob Kramer, 96th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron, marshals out an F-15 after a hot pit session Dec. 14 at Eglin Air Force Base, Fla. The 96th Test Wing established the quarterly hot pit refueling capability six months ago. Hot pitting is when an aircraft pilot flies a sortie, returns, refuels with engines running, then takes off again for another mission. This new enhancement provides the aircrew more sorties and the maintainers more time to work on the aircraft. Although hot pitting is new for the test wing, it is a common occurrence for operational wings. (U.S. Air Force photo/Samuel King Jr.)

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In the Pits

Staff Sgt. Jonathan Knight, 96th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron, talks to the pilot during an F-16 hot pit session Dec. 14 at Eglin Air Force Base, Fla. The 96th Test Wing established the quarterly hot pit refueling capability six months ago. Hot pitting is when an aircraft pilot flies a sortie, returns, refuels with engines running, then takes off again for another mission. This new enhancement provides the aircrew more sorties and the maintainers more time to work on the aircraft. Although hot pitting is new for the test wing, it is a common occurrence for operational wings. (U.S. Air Force photo/Samuel King Jr.)

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In the Pits

Staff Sgt. Jonathan Knight, 96th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron, marshals out an F-16 after a hot pit session Dec. 14 at Eglin Air Force Base, Fla. The 96th Test Wing established the quarterly hot pit refueling capability six months ago. Hot pitting is when an aircraft pilot flies a sortie, returns, refuels with engines running, then takes off again for another mission. This new enhancement provides the aircrew more sorties and the maintainers more time to work on the aircraft. Although hot pitting is new for the test wing, it is a common occurrence for operational wings. (U.S. Air Force photo/Samuel King Jr.)

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In the Pits

An F-15 goes through a maintenance check prior to entering the refueling area during a hot pit session Dec. 14 at Eglin Air Force Base, Fla. The 96th Test Wing established the quarterly hot pit refueling capability six months ago. Hot pitting is when an aircraft pilot flies a sortie, returns, refuels with engines running, then takes off again for another mission. This new enhancement provides the aircrew more sorties and the maintainers more time to work on the aircraft. Although hot pitting is new for the test wing, it is a common occurrence for operational wings. (U.S. Air Force photo/Samuel King Jr.)

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In the Pits

An F-16 goes through a maintenance check prior to entering the refueling area during a hot pit session Dec. 14 at Eglin Air Force Base, Fla. The 96th Test Wing established the quarterly hot pit refueling capability six months ago. Hot pitting is when an aircraft pilot flies a sortie, returns, refuels with engines running, then takes off again for another mission. This new enhancement provides the aircrew more sorties and the maintainers more time to work on the aircraft. Although hot pitting is new for the test wing, it is a common occurrence for operational wings. (U.S. Air Force photo/Samuel King Jr.)

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In the Pits

Maintainers and refuelers haul the fuel hose out to an F-15 for a hot pit session Dec. 14 at Eglin Air Force Base, Fla. The 96th Test Wing established the quarterly hot pit refueling capability six months ago. Hot pitting is when an aircraft pilot flies a sortie, returns, refuels with engines running, then takes off again for another mission. This new enhancement provides the aircrew more sorties and the maintainers more time to work on the aircraft. Although hot pitting is new for the test wing, it is a common occurrence for operational wings. (U.S. Air Force photo/Samuel King Jr.)

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In the Pits

A hot pit refueling session begins on an F-15 Dec. 14 at Eglin Air Force Base, Fla. The 96th Test Wing established the quarterly hot pit refueling capability six months ago. Hot pitting is when an aircraft pilot flies a sortie, returns, refuels with engines running, then takes off again for another mission. This new enhancement provides the aircrew more sorties and the maintainers more time to work on the aircraft. Although hot pitting is new for the test wing, it is a common occurrence for operational wings. (U.S. Air Force photo/Samuel King Jr.)

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In the Pits

An F-16 and an F-15 undergo a hot pit refueling session Dec. 14 at Eglin Air Force Base, Fla. The 96th Test Wing established the quarterly hot pit refueling capability six months ago. Hot pitting is when an aircraft pilot flies a sortie, returns, refuels with engines running, then takes off again for another mission. This new enhancement provides the aircrew more sorties and the maintainers more time to work on the aircraft. Although hot pitting is new for the test wing, it is a common occurrence for operational wings. (U.S. Air Force photo/Samuel King Jr.)

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Commander shares Christmas cheer

Brig. Gen. Evan Dertien, 96th Test Wing commander and his spouse Erika Dertien, wave and toss souvenirs to the crowd during the annual Christmas parade Dec. 2 in Niceville, Fla. Thousands of residents came out to celebrate the holiday season. (U.S. Air Force photo/Kristin Stewart)

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Commander shares Christmas cheer

Brig. Gen. Evan Dertien, 96th Test Wing commander and his spouse Erika Dertien, toss a stuffed toy to the crowd during the annual Christmas parade Dec. 2 in Niceville, Fla. Thousands of residents came out to celebrate the holiday season. (U.S. Air Force photo/Kristin Stewart)

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Commander shares Christmas cheer

Brig. Gen. Evan Dertien, 96th Test Wing commander and his spouse Erika Dertien, wave and toss souvenirs to the crowd during the annual Christmas parade Dec. 2 in Niceville, Fla. Thousands of residents came out to celebrate the holiday season. (U.S. Air Force photo/Kristin Stewart)

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Commander shares Christmas cheer

Brig. Gen. Evan Dertien, 96th Test Wing commander and his spouse Erika Dertien, toss souvenirs to the crowd during the annual Christmas parade Dec. 2 in Niceville, Fla. Thousands of residents came out to celebrate the holiday season. (U.S. Air Force photo/Kristin Stewart)

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O'Christmas tree, O'Christmas tree

The Homan family children pose for a photo with Santa Claus during the chapel’s reception following the Christmas tree lighting ceremony Nov. 30 at Eglin Air Force Base, Fla. Chaplains and the base commander began the event with holiday messages and awards for the base-wide, life-sized Christmas card decoration contest. The chapel’s children’s choir sang carols before Santa Claus’s arrival. Following the ceremony the chapel hosted a holiday reception with music by the Saxsations. (U.S. Air Force photo/Ilka Cole)

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O'Christmas tree, O'Christmas tree

A base family poses for a photo with Santa Claus during the chapel’s reception following the annual Christmas tree lighting ceremony Nov. 30 at Eglin Air Force Base, Fla. Chaplains and the base commander began the event with holiday messages and awards for the base-wide, life-sized Christmas card decoration contest. The chapel’s children’s choir sang carols before Santa Claus’s arrival. Following ceremony the chapel hosted a holiday reception with music by the Saxsations. (U.S. Air Force photo/Ilka Cole)

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