Posted on March 27, 2013 by Fighter Country
By SENIOR AIRMAN KATE VAUGHN 56th Fighter Wing Public Affairs One of the dirtiest jobs on base may be in the 56th Logistics Readiness Squadron Petroleum, Oil and Lubricant Flight. Every time a jet takes off, it’s powered by fuel. But where does that fuel come from and how does it make it into the jets? The POL flight is ready to respond around the clock in order to ensure each jet gets the fuel it needs. It all starts at the preventive refueling maintenance section where each of the 18 R-11 fuel trucks is inspected to ensure nothing malfunctions…
Posted on August 27, 2012 by Fighter Country
Nearly 100 family members whose loved ones are deployed had not one, but two wonderful nights out courtesy of Fighter Country Partnership. The Luke AFB Chapel hosts monthly “Deployed Families Dinner” at the Chapel typically with assistance from various other units.
When approached by FCP about partnering with the Chapel and having the dinner at an off-base location was an absolutely thrilling opportunity that could not be passed over. After a few planning meetings, the Chapel was fully engaged in the logistics and coordination to have family members out for a whole evening of fun and food.
Posted on February 16, 2010 by Fighter Country
U.S. Air Force Photo/Senior Airman Dana Hill Soliders from Fort Lee sit aboard a C-17 Globemaster III on Feb. 8 at Langley Air Force Base, Va. Through a joint effort by soldiers and airmen from Joint Base Langley-Eustis, servicemembers and cargo are being transported to Haiti as part of Operation Unified Response. U.S. Air Force Photo/Senior Airman Dana Hill Cargo is loaded onto a C-17 Globemaster III on Feb. 8 at Langley Air Force Base, Va. Through a joint effort by soldiers from Fort Eustis, Va., Fort Lee and airmen from Langley AFB, people and cargo are being transported to…
Posted on May 16, 2009 by Fighter Country
FCP Annual Base Programs Each year, our valued members and corporate partners enable FCP to host many events designed to bring the community and the base closer together. The life of an Airmen and their family often rotates assignments every two years, so commonly a commander will change command of a squadron, group or wing level within 24 months. FCP supported events ease this transition by having many opportunities for social interaction between the community and the base. Many times this is where new commanders are first introduced to their surrounding communities. Also annually, Fighter Country Partnership and Fighter Country…
