The president of the United States (POTUS) and the prime minister of Japan had support from Naval Supply Systems Command Fleet Logistics Center (NAVSUP FLC) Pearl Harbor's ocean terminals, contracting, and fuels departments during their joint visit to Hawaii, Dec. 27.

NAVSUP FLC Pearl Harbor's contracting team provided contracting support by soliciting and awarding a contract for event equipment and support services required for the public engagement with POTUS and the prime minister of Japan.

Personnel from NAVSUP FLC Pearl Harbor's ocean terminals department prepared Kilo Pier prior to the event. They provided forklift support to create a security wall and barriers using shipping containers.

The team also conducted walkthroughs for White House representatives, communicated with vendors, coordinated pier access, and ensured the cleanliness of the pier.

During the visit, President Barack Obama and Prime Minister of Japan Shinzo Abe delivered remarks from NAVSUP FLC Pearl Harbor's Kilo Pier conveying a message of reconciliation between Japan and the United States for the previous attack to Pearl Harbor. This event showcased to the world the remarkable turnarounds of former enemies in world history to a strong alliance of nations now and in the future.

"NAVSUP FLC Pearl Harbor Sailors turned an industrial military pier into a global stage and together delivered a magnificent product to host our president and the Japanese prime minister for a historic visit to commemorate the 75th attack on Pearl Harbor," said Lt. Cmdr. Cindy Suarez, director, NAVSUP FLC Pearl Harbor ocean terminals.

NAVSUP FLC Pearl Harbor's fuels department provided 24/7 support Dec. 16-31. Refueling teams refueled the aircraft upon arrival and prior to departure. For the POTUS fuel operation, personnel met with the presidential advance agents one week prior to the arrival of Air Force One and supporting aircraft to identify the specifics such as dates, times, how many aircraft, and quantity of jet fuel.

NAVSUP FLC Pearl Harbor's fuels laboratory personnel took samples from the R-11 refueling trucks designated for the POTUS fuel operation. They ran a specified amount of tests based on POTUS mission requirements to ensure the fuel met special specifications. Defense Logistics Agency's (DLA) quality assurance representative, who observed the process from start to finish, verified the tests.

Upon completion of the tests, documents were collected and sent to the Pentagon, White House Military Office agents, Air Force Petroleum Office, and DLA.

In result, the fuel collected for testing met specifications and a total of 11 R-11 refueling trucks pumped 51,900 gallons of jet fuel into Air Force One and the backup aircraft.

For the Japan prime minister fuel operation, personnel met with the Japan prime minister flight support team two weeks prior to the arrival of their aircraft. Meticulous with their fuel requirements, they tested the fuel from the refueling trucks prior to the refueling of their aircraft; this was done on the flight line at the aircraft with a portable fuel testing kit. A total of six R-11 refueling trucks pumped 29,500 gallons of jet fuel.

"Holidays, weekends, night or day, we are here to pump fuel," said Brian Inouye, Airfield Fuels Division chief, NAVSUP FLC Pearl Harbor.

NAVSUP FLC Pearl Harbor, one of eight fleet logistics centers under NAVSUP Global Logistics Support, provides global logistics, business and support services to fleet, shore, and industrial commands of the Navy, Coast Guard, U.S. Marine Corps, U.S. Air Force, U.S. Army, and allied forces. Services include contracting, regional transportation, fuel, material management, household goods movement support, postal and consolidated mail, warehousing, global logistics and husbanding, hazardous material management, and integrated logistics support.

NAVSUP GLS provides global logistics for a global Navy. The organization is made up of more than 6,300 military and civilian logistics professionals operating from 105 locations worldwide, providing an extensive array of integrated global logistics and contracting services to Navy, Marine Corps, joint operational units, and allied forces across all warfare enterprises.

A component of the Naval Supply Systems Command headquartered in Mechanicsburg, Pennsylvania, NAVSUP GLS is part of a worldwide logistics network of more than 22,500 military and civilian personnel providing combat capability through logistics.

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