Keeping Kadena Flying: Aerospace Ground Equipment

U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Jovan Gutierrez, 18th Equipment Maintenance Squadron aerospace ground equipment technician, inspects a Dash 60 turbine generator at Kadena Air Base, Japan, Aug. 4, 2022. Responsible for maintaining and repairing the equipment that supplies electricity, hydraulic pressure and air pressure to aircraft, AGE specialists play an essential role ensuring aircraft are ready for flight. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Yosselin Perla)

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Keeping Kadena Flying: Aerospace Ground Equipment

U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Jovan Gutierrez, 18th Equipment Maintenance Squadron aerospace ground equipment technician, seats a tire on a Dash 60 turbine generator at Kadena Air Base, Japan, Aug. 4, 2022. The southside AGE shop services 374 pieces of equipment worth approximately 29 million dollars. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Yosselin Perla)

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Keeping Kadena Flying: Aerospace Ground Equipment

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Stephen Courtney, 18th Equipment Maintenance Squadron aerospace ground equipment NCO in-charge of inspections, inspects a tab washer on a Dash 60 at Kadena Air Base, Japan, Aug. 4, 2022. The southside AGE inspections section at Kadena has nine personnel to inspect 374 pieces of equipment. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Yosselin Perla)

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Keeping Kadena Flying: Aerospace Ground Equipment

U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Jovan Gutierrez, left, and Airman 1st Class Andrea Morales, 18th Equipment Maintenance Squadron aerospace ground equipment technicians, inspect a Dash 60 turbine generator at Kadena Air Base, Japan, Aug. 4, 2022. From inspecting and troubleshooting, to making hands-on repairs and maintaining proper standards, AGE airmen make sure aircraft are always ready for flight. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Yosselin Perla)

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Keeping Kadena Flying: Aerospace Ground Equipment

U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Andrea Morales, 18th Equipment Maintenance Squadron aerospace ground equipment technician, inspects a Dash 60 turbine generator at Kadena Air Base, Japan, Aug. 4, 2022. AGE equipment is required to be inspected at least every six months, depending on the piece of equipment. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Yosselin Perla)

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Keeping Kadena Flying: Aerospace Ground Equipment

U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Andrea Morales, 18th Equipment Maintenance Squadron aerospace ground equipment technician, connects safety wires on a Dash 60 turbine generator at Kadena Air Base, Japan, Aug. 4, 2022. In addition to performing inspections on equipment, the southside AGE inspections section is responsible for completing 90 day washes on equipment to treat and prevent corrosion damage. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Yosselin Perla)

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Keeping Kadena Flying: Aerospace Ground Equipment

U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Jovan Gutierrez, 18th Equipment Maintenance Squadron aerospace ground equipment technician, searches for a tool in a tool chest at Kadena Air Base, Japan, Aug. 4, 2022. From inspecting and troubleshooting, to making hands-on repairs and maintaining proper standards, AGE airmen make sure aircraft are always ready for flight. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Yosselin Perla)

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Keeping Kadena Flying: Aerospace Ground Equipment

U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Andrea Morales, 18th Equipment Maintenance Squadron aerospace ground equipment technician, inspects a Dash 60 turbine generator at Kadena Air Base, Japan, Aug. 4, 2022. The southside AGE shop services 374 pieces of equipment worth approximately 29 million dollars. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Yosselin Perla)

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Keeping Kadena Flying: Aerospace Ground Equipment

U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Andrea Morales, 18th Equipment Maintenance Squadron aerospace ground equipment technician, inspects a Dash 60 turbine generator at Kadena Air Base, Japan, Aug. 4, 2022. Responsible for maintaining and repairing the equipment that supplies electricity, hydraulic pressure and air pressure to aircraft, AGE specialists play an essential role ensuring aircraft are ready for flight. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Yosselin Perla)

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Keeping Kadena flying: aerospace ground equipment

Published Aug. 4, 2022
By Senior Airman Yosselin Perla
18th Wing Public Affairs

KADENA AIR BASE, Japan --

Keeping Kadena Flying: Aerospace Ground Equipment

Keeping Kadena Flying: Aerospace Ground Equipment

Keeping Kadena Flying: Aerospace Ground Equipment

Keeping Kadena Flying: Aerospace Ground Equipment

Keeping Kadena Flying: Aerospace Ground Equipment

Keeping Kadena Flying: Aerospace Ground Equipment

Keeping Kadena Flying: Aerospace Ground Equipment

Keeping Kadena Flying: Aerospace Ground Equipment

Keeping Kadena Flying: Aerospace Ground Equipment