4th Bulk Fuel Company, 10th Engineers Battalion

• Origins: The 4th Bulk Fuel Company traces its lineage to the U.S. Marine Corps Reserve, providing vital fuel support in both training and real-world missions. • Integration with Engineers: As a part of the 10th Engineer Battalion, the company worked alongside combat engineers to ensure forward-deployed units had fuel wherever operations took them. • Gulf War Service: Elements of 4th Bulk Fuel Company supported Operations Desert Shield and Desert Storm, delivering thousands of gallons of fuel to coalition forces in harsh desert conditions. • Humanitarian Missions: Members participated in disaster relief, including fuel supply support after natural disasters like Hurricane Katrina. • Rapid Deployment: The company is trained to deploy quickly, able to set up fuel points and pipelines in austere environments within hours. • Innovative Fuel Systems: The unit employs advanced fuel distribution systems such as Tactical Fuel Systems (TFS) and Amphibious Assault Fuel Systems (AAFS). • Supporting Joint Operations: 4th Bulk Fuel Company routinely works with other services, including the Army and Air Force, providing interoperability and logistics expertise. • Cold Weather Operations: The unit has trained in Arctic environments, learning to operate and maintain fuel equipment in subzero temperatures. • Training Exercises: Regular participation in major Marine Corps exercises like ULCHI FREEDOM GUARDIAN and Combined Arms Exercises (CAX) at Twentynine Palms, CA. • Community Connections: As a Reserve unit, 4th Bulk Fuel Company has a strong tradition of community engagement and support, with many members serving as first responders in their civilian lives.