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Phase team inspections

U.S. Air Force Airmen from the 35th Maintenance Squadron Phase Inspection section inspect an F-16 Fighting Falcon at Misawa Air Base, Japan, July 22, 2020. The 35th MXS Phase Inspection section Airmen thoroughly inspect and identify discrepancies before they become big problems, allowing Misawa jets to be at the ready for the mission. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class China M. Shock)

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FO lookover

U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Sebastian Colon, a 35th Maintenance Squadron Phase Inspection section journeyman, checks for foreign objects in the F-16 Fighting Falcon to ensure no pieces of metal were left behind at Misawa Air Base, Japan, July 22, 2020. A standard 400-hour phase inspection takes eight duty days. The F-16 spends two days in the fuel barn and six days in the phase dock. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class China M. Shock)

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Gear lube application

U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Sebastian Colon, a 35th Maintenance Squadron Phase Inspection section journeyman, applies gear lube to the F-16 Fighting Falcon at Misawa Air Base, Japan, July 22, 2020. To ensure the aircraft is in the best condition at the end of phase maintenance, the team also works closely with the other flightline shops. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class China M. Shock)

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Drag brace installation

U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Dylan Smith, a 35th Maintenance Squadron Phase Inspection section journeyman, installs a drag brace at Misawa Air Base, Japan, July 22, 2020. The phase dock will normally handle 24 to 26 aircraft each fiscal year. This year 22 phase inspections have already been completed with two aircraft currently in the process of being double docked, or inspected simultaneously. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class China M. Shock)

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