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4 FUELING THE PROTECTION OF ALASKA For agencies protecting national park land in Alaska, Crowley provides fuels to power aircraft responding to distress calls, participating in wildlife surveys, transporting park personnel, and more. In Talkeetna, Chinook helicopters operated by the U.S. Army assist the park service when it stands up camps used by rangers patrolling Denali and other high peaks in the Alaska Range. The Army performs high altitude training in this same location. In addition to food and tents, the helicopters carry medical supplies, tables, shovels, solar panels and sleds to support soldiers in the Alaska Range. Crowley supports the military with aviation fuel throughout Alaska. The Alaska Army National Guard, the Air Force Rescue Coordination Center and the U.S. Coast Guard provide critical air support for emergency missions, medivacs, missing aircraft and logistical support. When climbing season begins at Denali each spring, government agencies depend on Crowley to have ample supplies of fuel available to ensure their ability to fly aircraft and maintain public safety. travel, social and vacation trips, and transportation of supplies. Tourism is also dependent on aviation, and aviation operations are a staple for the U.S. military and first responders in the state. Understanding the importance of the aviation industry in Alaska, Crowley Fuels has broadened its scope of services to include additional aviation fueling stations around the state. Most recently, the company acquired the assets of ACE Fuels LLC, an aviation fuels provider headquartered at Merrill Field in downtown Anchorage offering Jet A and AV 100LL (Avgas) fuels. The acquisition included the company's six, 24-hour self-service aviation fuels pump stations (card locks) and associated buildings located at the Merrill Field Strip, Merrill Field Main Airport, Willow Airport, Wasilla Airport, Lake Hood Strip and Fairbanks International Airport. With this acquisition, Crowley now provides fueling services at 21 public aviation airports. And as the state's sole wholesale supplier of Avgas, the company provides the industry with approximately 10 million gallons of Avgas annually, reselling to all of the major aviation distributors in the state. "Our priority is providing the best access to high quality fuels in the most efficient way possible for customers," said Rocky Smith, senior vice president and general manager. "The ACE Fuels acquisition continues our team's successful record of strategic investments that add value to the communities in which we operate. STORY CONTINUED ON NEXT PAGE Left: Alaska Air Fuel depends on Crowley Fuel's strong mix of service offerings and locations to meet customer needs. AVGAS BY THE NUMBERS PILOTS MILLION GALLONS CROWLEY-PROVIDED AVGAS P L A N E S