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(airplane engine)

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^- [Mike] Jets, cars and other types of machines

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^need fuel to operate.

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^Members of PACAF's Airforce Petroleum Laboratory make sure

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that Kadena airmen are happy with the quality of their fuel.

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- It's important that we test these fuels to make sure

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that they meet military specifications

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^and what that ultimately means is that we can trust

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^the fuel that we're putting into our aircraft

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to produce the energy that we need to power those aircraft.

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- [Mike] In addition to inspecting fuel,

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they're also responsible for checking the breathing oxygen

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and compressed air provided to fire fighters,

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divers and flight crews.

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- [Kevin] It's fantastic to work for an organization that

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really has far reaching operational impact for us

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across the entire Pacific Air Forces

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and it's satisfying to know that we're working hard

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to ensure our mission continues and also ensure the safety

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of our fellow airmen out there getting the job done.

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- [Mike] These airmen make sure that Kadena

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is always fueled up to accomplish the mission.

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Airman First Class Mike Jones, Kadena Air Base, Japan.

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(machine whirring)