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Airmen of the 18th Component Maintenance Squadron Propulsion Flight perform tasks that enable Kadena Air Base F-15's to fly for three years before needing an engine overhaul. More than 200 engines are maintained by this unit, providing support for Kadena F-15's as well as A-10's from Osan Air Base, Korea.(US Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Christopher Hummel)


Propulsion Flight Keeps Kadena Flying

Airmen of the 18th Component Maintenance Squadron Propulsion Flight perform tasks that enable Kadena Air Base F-15's to fly for three years before needing an engine overhaul. More than 200 engines are maintained by this unit, providing support for Kadena F-15's as well as A-10's from Osan Air Base, Korea.(US Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Christopher Hummel)

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U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Timothy Peppler, 372nd Training Squadron, Detachment 15, F-15 Eagle aircraft maintenance instructor, Senior Airman Devon Moore, 67th Aircraft Maintenance Unit crew chief, and Airman 1st Class Tychaun Kingston, 44th AMU crew chief, review training content April 24, 2017, at Kadena Air Base, Japan. After Airmen complete each training task, the instructor reviews their actions and provides feedback. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Lynette M. Rolen)
U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Tychaun Kingston, 44th Aircraft Maintenance Unit crew chief, unscrews a panel on an F-15 Eagle as Tech. Sgt. Timothy Peppler, 372nd Training Squadron, Detachment 15, F-15 aircraft maintenance instructor, supervises April 24, 2017, at Kadena Air Base, Japan. Aircraft maintenance instructors assigned to the 372nd TRS, Det. 15, assist with providing over 2,000 hours of instruction to Airmen. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Lynette M. Rolen)
U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Tychaun Kingston, 44th Aircraft Maintenance Unit crew chief, Senior Airman Devon Moore, 67th AMU crew chief and Tech. Sgt. Timothy Peppler, 372nd Training Squadron, Detachment 15 F-15 Eagle aircraft maintenance instructor review maintenance performed on an f-15 Eagle flap actuator April 24, 2017, at Kadena Air Base, Japan. The 372nd TRS, Det. 15, offers more than 30 classes related to F-15 maintenance. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Lynette M. Rolen)
U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Devon Moore, 67th Aircraft Maintenance Unit crew chief, packs up maintenance gear April 24, 2017, at Kadena Air Base, Japan. Proper storage and transportation of tools is important for safety and security of the maintainers. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Lynette M. Rolen)
U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Tychaun Kingston, 44th Aircraft Maintenance Unit crew chief, Senior Airman Devon Moore, 67th AMU crew chief and Tech. Sgt. Timothy Peppler, 372nd Training Squadron, Detachment 15, F-15 Eagle aircraft maintenance instructor, discuss maintenance training April 24, 2017, at Kadena Air Base, Japan. Before performing a training task, crew chiefs and training instructors review what needs to be done and how it will be carried out. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Lynette M. Rolen)
U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Devon Moore, 67th Aircraft Maintenance Unit crew chief and Tech. Sgt. Timothy Peppler, 372nd Training Squadron, Detachment 15, F-15 Eagle aircraft maintenance instructor perform maintenance on a flap actuator on an F-15 April 24, 2017, at Kadena Air Base, Japan. The flap actuator assists with maneuverability of the aircraft. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Lynette M. Rolen)
U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Timothy Peppler, 372nd Training Squadron, Detachment 15, F-15 Eagle aircraft maintenance instructor, Senior Airman Devon Moore, 67th Aircraft Maintenance Unit crew chief, and Airman 1st Class Tychaun Kingston, 44th AMU crew chief, review a technical order April 24, 2017, at Kadena Air Base, Japan. Maintainers follow the technical orders verbatim, ensuring the proper work is performed on the aircraft. (U.S . Air Force photo by Senior Airman Lynette M. Rolen)
U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Tychaun Kingston, 44th Aircraft Maintenance Unit crew chief, Senior Airman Devon Moore, 67th AMU crew chief, and Tech. Sgt. Timothy Peppler, 372nd Training Squadron, Detachment 15, F-15 Eagle aircraft maintenance instructor, prepare to conduct maintenance training April 24, 2017, at Kadena Air Base, Japan. The 372nd TRS, Det. 15, provides upgrade training to more than 90 of Kadena’s crew chiefs annually. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Lynette M. Rolen)
U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Devon Moore, 67th Aircraft Maintenance Unit crew chief, performs maintenance on an F-15 Eagle flap actuator April 24, 2017, at Kadena Air Base, Japan. When performing maintenance on aircraft, use of personal protective equipment is important to guaranteeing the safety of the maintainers. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Lynette M. Rolen)
U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Timothy Peppler, 372nd Training Squadron, Detachment 15, F-15 Eagle aircraft maintenance instructor, Senior Airman Devon Moore, 67th Aircraft Maintenance Unit crew chief, and Airman 1st Class Tychaun Kingston, 44th AMU crew chief, review a technical order April 24, 2017, at Kadena Air Base, Japan. The verbiage of the technical order dictates how work needs to be performed on a certain part of the aircraft. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Lynette M. Rolen)