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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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Colorado ANG joins quarterly weapons load competition

U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Deshawn Jemison, 67th Aircraft Maintenance Unit weapons load team crew member, inspects an AIM-9 sidewinder missile during a quarterly weapons load competition June 23, 2017, at Kadena Air Base, Japan. The competition was held between the 44th and 67th Aircraft Maintenance Units and the 120th Fighter Squadron, from Colorado Air National Guard, Buckley Air Force Base, for quickest and most accurate loading of weapons on their respective aircraft. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman John Linzmeier)
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Colorado ANG joins quarterly weapons load competition

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Jason Jones, 67th Aircraft Maintenance Unit weapons load team lead crew chief, inspects an F-15 Eagle during a quarterly weapons load competition June 23, 2017, at Kadena Air Base, Japan. The competition evaluated safety, reliability and effectiveness while adhering to technical data and explosive safety. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman John Linzmeier)
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Colorado ANG joins quarterly weapons load competition

U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Jacob Clark, 44th Aircraft Maintenance Unit weapons load team crew member, inspects an AIM-9 sidewinder missile during a quarterly weapons load competition June 23, 2017, at Kadena Air Base, Japan. The competition was held between the 44th and 67th Aircraft Maintenance Units and the 120th Fighter Squadron, from Colorado Air National Guard, Buckley Air Force Base, for quickest and most accurate loading of weapons on their respective aircraft. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman John Linzmeier)
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Colorado ANG joins quarterly weapons load competition

U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Israel Vasquez, 120th Fighter Squadron weapons load team crew member, inspects an AIM-9 sidewinder missile during a quarterly weapons load competition June 23, 2017, at Kadena Air Base, Japan. The Colorado Air National Guard Fighter Squadron, from Buckley Air Force Base, Colo., is touring Kadena as part of a theater security package. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman John Linzmeier)
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Colorado ANG joins quarterly weapons load competition

A weapons load team from the 120th Fighter Squadron carries an AIM-9 sidewinder missile toward an F-16 Fighting Falcon during a quarterly weapons load competition June 23, 2017, at Kadena Air Base, Japan. The Colorado Air National Guard, Buckley Air Force Base, is touring Kadena as part of a theater security package. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman John Linzmeier)
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Colorado ANG joins quarterly weapons load competition

U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Justine Sunny and Staff Sgt. Jason Jones, 67th Aircraft Maintenance Unit weapons load team crew members, use an MJ-1C lift truck to transport an AIM-120 advanced medium range air-to-air missile to an F-15 Eagle fighter aircraft during a quarterly weapons load competition June 23, 2017, at Kadena Air Base, Japan. The Colorado Air National Guard Fighter Squadron, from Buckley Air Force Base, Colo., is touring Kadena as part of a theater security package. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman John Linzmeier)
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Colorado ANG joins quarterly weapons load competition

A U.S. Air Force weapons load team from the 44th Aircraft Maintenance Unit, carries an AIM-9 sidewinder missile toward an F-15 Eagle fighter aircraft during a quarterly weapons load competition June 23, 2017, at Kadena Air Base, Japan. Weapons load competitions are conducted quarterly to keep Airmen sharp and to recognize superior performers. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman John Linzmeier)
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Colorado ANG joins quarterly weapons load competition

A weapons load team from the 67th Aircraft Maintenance Unit carries an AIM-9 sidewinder missile toward an F-15 Eagle fighter aircraft during a quarterly weapons load competition June 23, 2017, at Kadena Air Base, Japan. The competition pitted two load crews against each other to evaluate who could prepare the aircraft for combat the fastest and with the fewest procedural errors. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman John Linzmeier)
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Kadena Aircraft conduct air training

A U.S. Air Force F-15 Eagle assigned to the 67th Fighter Squadron taxis for takeoff during a training sortie June 7, 2017, at Kadena Air Base, Japan. The fighter squadrons are part of the tip of the spear with the F-15's unique role in support of Pacific Command operational plans and headquarters-directed contingency operations. (U.S. Air Force photo by Naoto Anazawa)
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Kadena Aircraft conduct air training

U.S. Air Force F-15 Eagles assigned to the 67th Fighter Squadron taxi for takeoff during a training sortie June 7, 2017, at Kadena Air Base, Japan. The training provides a unique opportunity for multiple units to fly together, helping ensure optimal training is conducted. (U.S. Air Force photo by Naoto Anazawa)
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Kadena Aircraft conduct air training

A U.S. Air Force F-15 Eagle assigned to the 44th Fighter Squadron taxis down the flightline during a training sortie June 7, 2017, at Kadena Air Base, Japan. The sortie allowed the unit to get ahead of the flying-hour program and gave them the ability to test their maximum production capacity. (U.S. Air Force photo by Naoto Anazawa)
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Kadena Aircraft conduct air training

A U.S. Air Force F-15 Eagle assigned to the 67th Fighter Squadron takes off during a training sortie June 7, 2017, at Kadena Air Base, Japan. The Kadena's F-15 Eagles and F-16 Fighting Falcons conduct training missions frequently in order to build strategic partnerships and maintain peace and stability in the Pacific region. (U.S. Air Force photo by Naoto Anazawa)
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Kadena Aircraft conduct air training

U.S. Air Force F-15 Eagles assigned to the 44th Fighter Squadron prepare to takeoff during a training sortie June 7, 2017, at Kadena Air Base, Japan. The 44th FS and 67th FS are the only U.S. Air Force F-15 units in the Asian-Western Pacific area of operations. (U.S. Air Force photo by Naoto Anazawa)
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Maintenance professionals upkeep ‘eyes in the sky’

U.S. Air Force Airman Angel Manriquez, 961st Aircraft Maintenance Unit crew chief apprentice, conducts a ‘wing walk’ in order to help park an E-3 Sentry from the 961st Airborne Air Control Squadron June 8, 2017, at Kadena Air Base, Japan. Spotters position themselves at each side of the aircraft to ensure it does not collide with any obstructions. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman John Linzmeier)
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