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Engine shop from afar keeps Osan A-10s flying

Aerospace propulsion technicians from the 18th Component Maintenance Squadron service an A-10 Thunderbolt II engine July 6, 2017, at Kadena Air Base, Japan. The Airmen performed preventative maintenance, which requires them to completely deconstruct the engine prior to rebuilding it. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman John Linzmeier)

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Engine shop from afar keeps Osan A-10s flying

U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Virgen Hernandez, 18th Component Maintenance Squadron aerospace propulsion apprentice, removes the pressure switch on a TF-34 engine for inspection July 6, 2017, at Kadena Air Base, Japan. The standard process of maintenance is composed of six parts, which are receiving, teardown, inspection, buildup, test cell and the final part, which include inspections of the engine and forms. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman John Linzmeier)

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Engine shop from afar keeps Osan A-10s flying

U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Osniel Garcia, 18th Component Maintenance Squadron aerospace propulsion journeyman, inspects the blades of a TF-34 engine compressor July 6, 2017, at Kadena Air Base, Japan. The compressor produces thrust on an A-10 Thunderbolt II aircraft. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman John Linzmeier)

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Engine shop from afar keeps Osan A-10s flying

U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Osniel Garcia, 18th Component Maintenance Squadron aerospace propulsion journeyman, inspects the combustion chamber of a TF-34 engine July 6, 2017, at Kadena Air Base, Japan. Jet fuel is released and ignited in the chamber in order to provide power for A-10 Thunderbolt II aircraft. Maintenance Airmen go through along serious of inspections to ensure aircraft are able to operate properly and accomplish the Air Force mission. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman John Linzmeier)

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Engine shop from afar keeps Osan A-10s flying

Airman 1st Class Fredrick Merritt, 18th Component Maintenance Squadron aerospace propulsion apprentice, inspects the electric harness of a TF-34 engine July 6, 2017, at Kadena Air Base, Japan. Merritt’s shop reconstructs the engines for the 25th Fighter Squadron located in Osan Air Base, Republic of Korea. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman John Linzmeier)

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Engine shop from afar keeps Osan A-10s flying

U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Jimmy Thompson, 18th Component Maintenance Squadron aerospace propulsion craftsman, inspects the forward cooling plate of a TF-34 engine July 6, 2017, at Kadena Air Base, Japan. The 18th CMS provides engine maintenance services for various Kadena airframes as well as A-10 Thunderbolt II aircraft from the 51st Fighter Wing, Osan AB, Republic of Korea.

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Engine shop from afar keeps Osan A-10s flying

U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Steven Valencia, 18th Component Maintenance Squadron aerospace propulsion journeyman, cleans and inspects fan blades of a TF-34 engine July 6, 2017, at Kadena Air Base, Japan. The fan blades are used to generate approximately 85 percent of the thrust used by A-10 Thunderbolt II aircraft. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman John Linzmeier)

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