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Senior Airman Matthew Curiale, 44th Aircraft Maintenance Unit weapons load crew member, fastens the strap of the munitions trailer during Beverly High 11-03, a local operational readiness exercise at Kadena Air Base, Japan, March 1. Fastening the straps ensures that the missiles are secure and do not risk falling off when they are moved. (U.S. Air Force photo/ Staff Sgt. Darnell T. Cannady)


Loading Munitions

Senior Airman Matthew Curiale, 44th Aircraft Maintenance Unit weapons load crew member, fastens the strap of the munitions trailer during Beverly High 11-03, a local operational readiness exercise at Kadena Air Base, Japan, March 1. Fastening the straps ensures that the missiles are secure and do not risk falling off when they are moved. (U.S. Air Force photo/ Staff Sgt. Darnell T. Cannady)

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A team of aerospace propulsion technicians from the 18th Component Maintenance Squadron gather around a workbench May 12, 2017, at Kadena Air Base, Japan. The Airmen worked together to prepare an F-15 Eagle engine for a trial run at the test cell. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman John Linzmeier)
A team of aerospace propulsion technicians from the 18th Component Maintenance Squadron service an F-15 Eagle engine May 12, 2017, at Kadena Air Base, Japan. The Airmen worked together to prepare an F-15 Eagle engine for a trial run at the test cell. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman John Linzmeier)
U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Jon Barrett, 18th Component Maintenance Squadron aerospace propulsion technician, services an F-15 Eagle engine May 12, 2017, at Kadena Air Base, Japan. Fixing the augmenter is just one of the many aspects that go into building the engines of the F-15 Eagles assigned to Kadena AB. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman John Linzmeier)
U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class David Loveless, 18th Component Maintenance Squadron aerospace propulsion technician, services an F-15 Eagle engine augmenter May 12, 2017, at Kadena Air Base, Japan. The typical 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)
U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Jacob Bolanos, 18th Component Maintenance Squadron aerospace propulsion technician, services an F-15 Eagle engine augmenter May 12, 2017, at Kadena Air Base, Japan. The aerospace propulsion flight is responsible for rebuilding, repairing and performing preventative maintenance on engines in order to prepare them for flight. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman John Linzmeier)
A team of aerospace propulsion technicians from the 18th Component Maintenance Squadron services an F-15 Eagle engine augmenter May 12, 2017, at Kadena Air Base, Japan. The propulsion shop is a vital component in keeping the F-15s in the air. Their mission is to provide timely, safe and reliable jet engines to reduce flightline engine removals or engine maintenance in the pursuit of the wing's mission. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman John Linzmeier)
U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Jon Barrett, 18th Component Maintenance Squadron aerospace propulsion technician, refers to his technical orders as he services an F-15 Eagle engine May 12, 2017, at Kadena Air Base, Japan. Technical orders list detailed tasks that must be completed by technicians and inspectors to ensure the aircraft will function properly. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman John Linzmeier)
U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class David Loveless, 18th Component Maintenance Squadron aerospace propulsion technician, services an F-15 Eagle engine augmenter May 12, 2017, at Kadena Air Base, Japan. The augmenter extends the engines thrust and allows it to break the sound barrier. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman John Linzmeier)
U.S. Air Force Airman Travis Howard, 18th Component Maintenance Squadron aerospace propulsion technician, services an F-15 Eagle engine augmenter May 12, 2017, at Kadena Air Base, Japan. Certain parts of an engine require replacement once they reach a certain number of flight hours. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman John Linzmeier)
U.S. Air Force hydraulics technicians from the 18th Component Maintenance Squadron hydraulics back shop assemble an F-15 Eagle landing gear actuator May 2, 2017, at Kadena Air Base, Japan. Hydraulics Airmen's responsibilities include maintaining the hydraulic systems of all Kadena Aircraft which allow the aircraft to steer, land and ultimately support Airmen on the battlefield. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman John Linzmeier)
U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Adam Fischer, 18th Component Maintenance Squadron hydraulics technician, refers to his technical orders while servicing aircraft components May 2, 2017, at Kadena Air Base, Japan. Technical orders are step-by-step instruction manuals used by maintenance Airmen that list proper tools needed, any hazards to be aware of and protective gear to accomplish the task. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman John Linzmeier)
U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Joshua Cox, 18th Component Maintenance Squadron hydraulics technician, retrieves aircraft components May 2, 2017, at Kadena Air Base, Japan. Attention to detail skills are vital in order for Airmen to maintain proper accountability and handling of parts and tools. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman John Linzmeier)