Fuel tank leak? No problem!

Staff Sgt. Anthony Lucarelli, Senior Airman Alexander Ritterback, and Staff Sgt. Alvin Cortez, 8th Maintenance Squadron aircraft fuels systems technicians, troubleshoot F-16 Fighting Falcon fuels systems during a Routine Training Event (RTE) at Kunsan Air Base, Republic of Korea, April 26, 2022. Airmen specializing in aircraft fuels systems attend technical training for 36 duty days, where they learn how to inspect, repair and test all fuel components on military aircraft. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Mya M. Crosby)

Fuel tank leak? No problem!

Staff Sgt. Alvin Cortez, 8th Maintenance Squadron aircraft fuels systems technician, troubleshoots F-16 Fighting Falcon fuels systems during a Routine Training Event (RTE) at Kunsan Air Base, Republic of Korea, April 26, 2022. The aircraft fuels system Airmen are responsible for inspecting and repairing F-16 fuel systems that carry 7,000 pounds internally, and 12,000 pounds with two external tanks. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Mya M. Crosby)

Fuel tank leak? No problem!

Staff Sgt. Anthony Lucarelli and Senior Airman Alexander Ritterback, 8th Maintenance Squadron aircraft fuels systems technicians, troubleshoot F-16 Fighting Falcon fuels systems during a Routine Training Event (RTE) at Kunsan Air Base, Republic of Korea, April 26, 2022. In addition to troubleshooting aircraft fuel leaks, the Airmen also maintain and operate petroleum, hydrazine and cryogenic facilities and equipment. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Mya M. Crosby)

Fuel tank leak? No problem!

Senior Airman Alexander Ritterback, 8th Maintenance Squadron aircraft fuels systems technician, troubleshoots F-16 Fighting Falcon fuels systems during a Routine Training Event (RTE) at Kunsan Air Base, Republic of Korea, April 26, 2022. The maintenance specialists are responsible for inspecting aircraft fuel cells and tanks for foreign objects, corrosion and cell deterioration. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Mya M. Crosby)

Fuel tank leak? No problem!

Staff Sgt. Anthony Lucarelli, 8th Maintenance Squadron aircraft fuels systems technician, advances toward an F-16 Fighting Falcon cockpit during a Routine Training Event (RTE) at Kunsan Air Base, Republic of Korea, April 26, 2022. Airmen specializing in aircraft fuels systems attend technical training for 36 duty days, where they learn how to inspect, repair and test all fuel components on military aircraft. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Mya M. Crosby)

Fuel tank leak? No problem!

Staff Sgt. Alvin Cortez, 8th Maintenance Squadron aircraft fuels systems technicians, looks out the cockpit of an F-16 Fighting Falcon during a Routine Training Event (RTE) at Kunsan Air Base, Republic of Korea, April 26, 2022. The maintenance specialists are responsible for inspecting aircraft fuel cells and tanks for foreign objects, corrosion and cell deterioration. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Mya M. Crosby)

Fuel tank leak? No problem!

Senior Airman Alexander Ritterback and Staff Sgt. Anthony Lucarelli, 8th Maintenance Squadron aircraft fuels systems technicians, read a technical order during a routine training event at Kunsan Air Base, Republic of Korea, April 26, 2022. In addition to troubleshooting aircraft fuel leaks, the Airmen also maintain and operate petroleum, hydrazine and cryogenic facilities and equipment. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Mya M. Crosby)

Fuel tank leak? No problem!

Published April 25, 2022
By Staff Sgt. Mya M. Crosby
8th Fighter Wing Public Affairs

KUNSAN AIR BASE, Republic of Korea -- Staff Sgt. Anthony Lucarelli, Senior Airman Alexander Ritterback, and Staff Sgt. Alvin Cortez, 8th Maintenance Squadron aircraft fuels systems technicians, troubleshoot F-16 Fighting Falcon fuels systems during a Routine Training Event (RTE) at Kunsan Air Base, Republic of Korea, April 26, 2022. Airmen specializing in aircraft fuels systems attend technical training for 36 duty days, where they learn how to inspect, repair and test all fuel components on military aircraft. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Mya M. Crosby)