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U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Jack O’Connell, 18th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron crew chief, cleans an F-15 Eagle engine bay compartment, Jan. 18, 2019, on Kadena Air Base, Japan. Over time, dirt, grease and grime can build up in the aircrafts engine bay and can cover up cracks or other discrepancies on the aircraft. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Micaiah Anthony)

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Maintaining a classic: 33rd HMU conducts 600-hour inspection

U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Caleb Kerbo and Staff Sgt. Joseph Ogorek, 18th Equipment Maintenance Squadron aircraft structural maintenance technicians, find and repair corrosion on the belly of a Pavehawk during a phase inspection Nov. 3, 2016, at Kadena Air Base, Japan. Multiple maintenance agencies across Kadena work together during a phase inspection. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Omari Bernard/Released)

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Maintaining a classic: 33rd HMU conducts 600-hour inspection

U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Chanell Um, 33rd Helicopter Maintenance Unit propulsion specialist, replaces the gasket to a fuel selector valve of an HH-60G Pavehawk during a phase inspection, Nov. 3, 2016, at Kadena Air Base, Japan. Pavehawks receive phase inspections every 600 flight hours to maintain and extend the life cycle of the aircraft. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Omari Bernard/Released)

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Maintaining a classic: 33rd HMU conducts 600-hour inspection

U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Chanell Um, 33rd Helicopter Maintenance Unit propulsion specialist, replaces the gasket to a fuel selector valve of an HH-60G Pavehawk during a phase inspection, Nov. 3, 2016, at Kadena Air Base, Japan. During phase inspection the 33rd HMU’s phase technicians take apart the Pavehawk while looking for damage, worn or corroded parts. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Omari Bernard/Released)

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Maintaining a classic: 33rd HMU conducts 600-hour inspection

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Joseph Ogorek, 33rd Helicopter Maintenance Unit HH-60G Pavehawk crew chief, inspects the belly of a Pavehawk during a phase inspection Nov. 3, 2016, at Kadena Air Base, Japan. A phase inspection can last 45 days or longer, while technicians inspect every part of the aircraft. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Omari Bernard/Released)

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Maintaining a classic: 33rd HMU conducts 600-hour inspection

U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Skyler Bollschweiler, 33rd Helicopter Maintenance Unit HH-60G Pavehawk crew chief, cleans the sealant of a Pavehawk bearing support during a phase inspection Nov. 3, 2016, at Kadena Air Base, Japan. The phase inspection team inspect a total of 1,136 items for the Pavehawk. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Omari Bernard/Released)

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Making sure it’s done right

U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Matthew Young, 18th Logistics Readiness Squadron fuels quality assurance evaluator, conducts an organizational tank inspection June 21, 2016, at Kadena Air Base, Japan. The inspection included checking the safety of tanks for the surrounding environment and security from tampering. The tanks help fuel a lift station, which prevents flooding in housing and the local community. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Lynette M. Rolen)

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Making sure it’s done right

U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Camarius Johnson, 18th Logistics Readiness Squadron fuels quality assurance evaluator, completes an organizational tank inspection June 21, 2016, at Kadena Air Base, Japan. Part of the inspection process involves getting paperwork signed by the evaluators. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Lynette M. Rolen)

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353rd SOMXS maintainers keep the MC-130J Commando II flying

U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Shaun Smith and Staff Sgt. Jason Pitman, both 353rd Special Operations Maintenance Squadron MC-130J Commando II crew chiefs, observe in-flight refueling procedures over the Philippine Sea, April 2015. Smith and Pitman ensure around-the-clock readiness of MC-130J aircraft which can sortie at a moment's notice for support operations throughout the Indo-Asia-Pacific theater. (courtesy photo)

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353rd SOMXS maintainers keep the MC-130J Commando II flying

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Dylan Daguay, 353rd Special Operations Maintenance Squadron electrical and environmental specialist, operates a nitrogen cart during a de-icing boot pressure testing June 13, 2016, at Kadena Air Base, Japan. The pressure test ensured proper operation of de-icing components in the vertical stabilizer of an MC-130J Commando II. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Peter Reft)

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353rd SOMXS maintainers keep the MC-130J Commando II flying

A U.S. Air Force MC-130J Commando II, assigned to the 17th Special Operations Squadron, undergoes a home station inspection June 13, 2016, at Kadena Air Base, Japan. When aircraft return from deployments and temporary duty stations, Airmen of the 353rd Special Operations Maintenance Squadron perform a complete inspection of all systems to ensure the aircraft's continued safe operation. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Peter Reft)

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353rd SOMXS maintainers keep the MC-130J Commando II flying

U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Brandon Wills, 353rd Special Operations Maintenance Squadron electrical and environmental systems journeyman, distributes warning tags throughout an MC-130J Commando II during an aircraft inspection June 13, 2016, at Kadena Air Base, Japan. Wills placed tags on equipment to prevent accidental activation of specific systems during the inspection phase. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Peter Reft)

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353rd SOMXS maintainers keep the MC-130J Commando II flying

U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Shaun Smith and Airman 1st Class Michael Blocher, both 353rd Special Operations Maintenance Squadron MC-130J Commando II crew chiefs, check MC-130J propellers during a home station inspection June 13, 2016, at Kadena Air Base, Japan. Upon return from an extended mission, the aircraft undergoes a rigorous inspection of all systems to ensure the safety of aircrews. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Peter Reft)

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