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Engine inspection

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Casey Jones, a 35th Maintenance Squadron test cell aerospace propulsion journeyman, inspects an engine at Misawa Air Force Base, Japan, Sept. 29, 2020. The 35th MXS aerospace propulsion test cell Airmen are the last line of defense before an engine goes back into an aircraft, ensuring F-16 engine units are safe and ready for flight. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class China M. Shock)
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Load the hub

U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Derrick Redmer, a 35th Maintenance Squadron aerospace ground equipment technician, puts a hub on a piece of equipment after a wheel and bearing inspection at Misawa Air Base, Japan, Feb. 25, 2020. The AGE flight ensures all equipment meets the proper standards before the equipment is utilized on the flightline. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class China M. Shock)
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Work in AGE

A 35th Maintenance Squadron aerospace ground equipment Airmen conducts maintenance on equipment at Misawa Air Base, Japan, Feb. 25, 2020. The AGE flight is responsible for more than 500 pieces of equipment they must maintain and repair to ensure the F-16 Fighting Falcons are ready for flight. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class China M. Shock)
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Wash the MULE

U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Valera Trofimovich, a 35th Maintenance Squadron aerospace ground equipment journeyman, washes a multifunction utility/logistics and equipment vehicle at Misawa Air Base, Japan, Feb. 25, 2020. From inspecting and troubleshooting to making hands-on repairs and maintaining proper standards, AGE personnel play an essential role in making sure the F-16 Fighting Falcons are ready for flight. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class China M. Shock)
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1,700 steps, no fails

An M61A1 Vulcan gun system sits on a table for inspection at Misawa Air Base, Japan, Jan. 22, 2020. A quality verification inspection is a weeklong process consisting of 1,700 steps. Out of the 1,700 steps, it takes either three minor or one major discrepancy to fail an inspection. The back shop received no failures when it came to the quality verification inspections in 2019, which is a wing for the 35th Fighter Wing. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class China M. Shock)
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Safety comes first

Airman 1st Class Lauren Buchholz, a 35th Maintenance Squadron armament maintenance member, applies lubricant to an M61A1 Vulcan gun system barrel at Misawa Air Base, Japan, Jan. 22, 2020. The almasol syntemp lubricant is used to prevent corrosion and overheating of the barrel. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class China M. Shock)
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Time for inspection

Staff Sgt. Dylan Rutkowski, a 35th Maintenance Squadron armament maintenance supervisor, inspects a chute of an M61A1 Vulcan gun system at Misawa Air Base, Japan, Jan. 22, 2020. A defect in the chute could cause a malfunction affecting the round travelling through the chute. The Airmen achieved zero fails through calendar year 2019 on 33 straight gun systems, each system containing 29 major components, 903 maintenance steps and 247 inspection tasks. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class China M. Shock)
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Go weapons

Airmen assigned to the 35th Maintenance Squadron armament back shop pauses for a photo at Misawa Air Base, Japan, Jan. 22, 2020. The armament back shop ensures the lethality and reliability of the F-16 Fighting Falcon weapon systems by maintaining various alternate mission equipment and the M61A1 Vulcan gun system. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class China M. Shock)
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CFK set up

Airmen from the 35th Fighter Wing set up a communication flyaway kit at Misawa Air Base, Japan, Jan. 29, 2020. The CFK provides Non-secure Internet Protocol Router, Secure Internet Protocol Router and Voice Over Secure Internet Protocol capability within 30 minutes during emergency and contingency operations. The concept behind Multi-Domain Airman training is to to utilize Agile Combat Employment tactics, techniques and procedures in support of ACE operations. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class China M. Shock)
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Tent build up

Airmen from the 35th Fighter Wing set up an Alaskan shelter system at Misawa Air Base, Japan, Jan. 29, 2020. More than 25 Airmen from the 35th Operations support squadron, 35th Logistics Readiness squadron, 35th Civil Engineer Squadron, 35th Force Support Squadron and 35th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron teamed up to enhance their readiness by participating in the first Multi-Domain Airman training. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class China M. Shock)
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Breaking down the CFK

Airmen from the 35th Fighter Wing disassemble a communication flyaway kit at Misawa Air Base, Japan, Jan. 29, 2020. The CFK is a network used to connect to a satellite to help provide people with communications wherever they are. Multi-Domain Airman training encompasses the necessary skills, knowledge and experience to successfully generate combat power in an austere and expeditionary battlespace. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class China M. Shock)
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Inspection of engine parts

U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Tyler Bednar, a 35th Maintenance Squadron aerospace propulsion journeyman, inspects the underbelly of an engine with a flashlight at Misawa Air Base, Japan, July 16, 2019. The shops leadership described the Airmen of the 35th MXS propulsions centralized repair facility as flexible, selfless, inspiring and hard-working. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Collette Brooks)
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Airmen hard at work

U.S. Air Force Airman Ryan Voss, a 35th Maintenance Squadron aerospace propulsion journeyman, works on a computer at Misawa Air Base, Japan, July 16, 2019. A newly-opened storage facility, dedication and work ethic allowed the 35th MXS propulsions centralized repair team to produce a record-breaking number of serviced engines in a month since 2006. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Collette Brooks)
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Engine maintaining with a smile

U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Connor Howard, a 35th Maintenance Squadron aerospace propulsion journeyman, performs maintenance at Misawa Air Base, Japan, July 16, 2019. Leadership increased their space within the shop by installing a new storage facility, which aided the team in servicing a record-breaking number of engines in a month since the late 2000s. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Collette Brooks)
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Team cohesion

U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Taylor Reineke, a 35th Maintenance Squadron aerospace propulsions journeyman, speaks with his fellow wingmen on operational safety and rules at Misawa Air Base, Japan, July 16, 2019. The shop implemented continuous process improvements, such as a new storage facility, to maximize daily operation capabilities, which provided the section space, storage and convenience. This aided in a team best of engines serviced in a month in over 13 years. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Collette Brooks)
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Paper work focused

U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. James Huff, a 35th Maintenance Squadron aerospace propulsion craftsman, fills out paperwork at Misawa Air Base, Japan, July 16, 2019. The 35th MXS propulsions centralized repair facility broke the record of engines serviced in a month. The last time the section achieved this level of production was 2006. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Collette Brooks)
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35th MXS graphic

U.S. Air Force Airmen with the 35th Maintenance Squadron inspect a divergent seal with a flash light, examine an F-16 Fighting Falcon, load 20mm rounds on to a Universal Ammunition Loading System and weld parts of an F-16 at Misawa Air Base, Japan, throughout 2017 and 2018. The award highlights the unit which best meets the objective of providing safe, serviceable and available equipment for sustained use in peacetime and in wartime. Units get evaluated on mission accomplishment, innovative and effective use of maintenance resources and personnel quality of life programs. (U.S. Air Force graphic by Airman 1st Class Xiomara M. Martinez)
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F-16 gets remodeled

Airmen with the 35th Maintenance Squadron repaint an F-16 Fighting Falcon at Misawa Air Base, Japan, Jan. 29, 2019. The F-16 was refurbished to avoid corrosion and maintain combat air power.(U.S. Air Force photo by 1st Lt. Jeremy Garcia)
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A peak before the premier

A U.S. Air Force F-16 Fighting Falcon receives a repaint from the Airmen with the 35th Maintenance Squadron at Misawa Air Base, Japan, Jan. 29, 2019. The aircraft underwent a repaint to extend its service life and maintain combat air power. This jet will be the premier, ceremonial aircraft for the 5th Air Force commander. (U.S. Air Force photo by 1st Lt. Jeremy Garcia)
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Protecting internals of F-16 Fighting Falcon

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Megan Umino, a Pacific Air Force’s F-16 Fighting Falcon Demonstration Team electrical and environmental systems craftsman, installs a screw after an F-16 Demo Team practice at Nyutabaru Air Base, Japan, Nov. 30, 2018. Umino placed the screw to reinstall a panel. Panels protect the internal components of the aircraft from environmental elements. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Xiomara M. Martinez)
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