Airmen remove the bladder from a hole not much bigger than a shoebox, pump it up with air pressure and then test with either a chemical or bubble solution to uncover any impairment.
Before climbing into the aircraft fuels cell, the Tank Divers don personal protective equipment such as coveralls, head covers, gloves and air respirators to avoid harm from the chemicals they encounter.
"The process of opening a fuel tank is very dangerous and can present an explosive environment," said Williamson. "People don't really get to see much of what we do or where we go because when we open that tank up, we can't have anything that produces a spark or is not intrinsically safe [nearby]. Our hangar is set up to be 100% safe and fireproof."
"Since we're considered a back shop, we also go out to our alternate location on the opposite end of the flightline," said Williamson. "To mitigate going back and forth, our team here designed a trailer that would house everything we need to be out on a job and take shelter from the elements."
Through strength and flexibility, MacDill's Tank Divers maintain the hearts of all 24 KC-135s assigned here, ensuring the blood is pumping right for every mission, day-and-night.
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