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U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Aurora Ortiz, aerospace ground equipment journeyman assigned to the 18th Equipment Maintenance Squadron, attempts a difficult route at a climbing gym Sep. 5, 2019, outside Kadena Air Base, Japan. As an aerospace ground equipment journeyman, Ortiz inspects, maintains, and delivers support equipment for several aircraft, such as HH-60G Pave Hawks and KC-135 Stratotankers. Outside of work, Ortiz spends her free time attempting new indoor and outdoor climbing routes. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Cynthia Belío)

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U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Aurora Ortiz, aerospace ground equipment journeyman assigned to the 18th Equipment Maintenance Squadron, looks at a possible route at a climbing gym Sep. 5, 2019, outside Kadena Air Base, Japan. Ortiz continuously works on improving her grip strength and ability to perform more dynamic movements. She continues to climb one to two times a week, and projects a more difficult bouldering grade by the end of 2019. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Cynthia Belío)

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U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Aurora Ortiz, aerospace ground equipment journeyman from the 18th Equipment Maintenance Squadron, climbs a bouldering wall in Okinawa, Japan, Sep. 5, 2019. As an aerospace ground equipment journeyman, Ortiz inspects, maintains, and delivers support equipment for several aircraft, such as HH-60G Pave Hawks and KC-135 Stratotankers. Outside of work, she uses indoor rock climbing as a physical outlet and maintains resiliency in the face of everyday stressors and challenges. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Kristan Campbell)

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U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Aurora Ortiz, aerospace ground equipment journeyman from the 18th Equipment Maintenance Squadron, climbs an indoor rock wall in Okinawa, Japan, Sep. 5, 2019. Ortiz began climbing at the age of 18 and joined the Air Force shortly after turning 22. She incorporates the sport of bouldering into her fitness regimen and challenges herself by climbing advanced bouldering grades, which require a high skill level to complete. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Kristan Campbell)

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U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Aurora Ortiz, aerospace ground equipment journeyman from the 18th Equipment Maintenance Squadron, hangs from an indoor bouldering wall in Okinawa, Japan, Sep. 5, 2019. While stationed in Okinawa, Ortiz met several professional climbers who have inspired Ortiz to continue challenging herself in the sport of rock climbing. She continuously works on improving her grip strength and ability to perform more dynamic movements. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Kristan Campbell)

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U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Aurora Ortiz, aerospace ground equipment journeyman assigned to the 18th Equipment Maintenance Squadron, stretches before a climbing session Sep. 5, 2019, in Chibana, Japan. Janja Garnbret, Akiyo Noguchi, Shauna Coxey, and Miho Nonaka are female professional climbers who inspire Ortiz to keep training and join their elite climbing scale. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Cynthia Belío)

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Airman Climbs to Resiliency

Published Oct. 1, 2019
By Senior Airman Cynthia Belio and Senior Airman Kristan Campbell
18th Wing Public Affairs

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