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U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Evan Wilcox, a 35th Maintenance Group dedicated crew chief, holds up the 14th Fighter Squadron "wood" symbol while a pilot taxis at Kunsan Air Base, Republic of Korea, May 19, 2017. Wilcox had to trouble shoot an issue on the aircraft that required a pilot to test the system, ensuring it worked properly once repaired. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Brittany A. Chase)
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Indo-Asia-Pacific security solidified during 35th FW surge at Kunsan

A F-16 Fighting Falcon with the 14th Fighter Squadron takes-off at Kunsan Air Base, Republic of Korea, May 16, 2017. Due to routine flight line maintenance at Misawa Air Base, Japan, the 14th FS relocated to Kunsan AB, integrating operations with the 80th FS. By relocating to other bases, maintenance teams and pilots can continue training with allies and partners by conducting day-to-day operations until runway maintenance at Misawa AB is completed. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Brittany A. Chase)
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Indo-Asia-Pacific security solidified during 35th FW surge at Kunsan

U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class A.J. Kovacs, a 14th Aircraft Maintenance Unit crew chief, talks with Capt. Jacob Impellizzeri, a 14th Fighter Squadron F-16 Fighting Falcon fighter pilot, through his headset at Kunsan Air Base, Republic of Korea, May 16, 2017. Before each flight, the pilot and crew chief communicate to each other through headsets, allowing the pilot to test all of the functions of the aircraft, ensuring complete safety before take-off. The 14th FS’s movement to Korea allows the 35th Fighter Wing an opportunity to maintain proficiency and continue to train while Misawa undergoes runway construction. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Brittany A. Chase)
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Indo-Asia-Pacific security solidified during 35th FW surge at Kunsan

U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class A.J. Kovacs, a 14th Aircraft Maintenance Unit crew chief, talks with Capt. Jacob Impellizzeri, a 14th Fighter Squadron F-16 Fighting Falcon fighter pilot, through his headset at Kunsan Air Base, Republic of Korea, May 16, 2017. Before each flight, the pilot and crew chief communicate to each other through headsets, allowing the pilot to test all of the functions of the aircraft, ensuring complete safety before take-off. The 14th FS’s movement to Korea allows the 35th Fighter Wing an opportunity to maintain proficiency and continue to train while Misawa undergoes runway construction. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Brittany A. Chase)
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Indo-Asia-Pacific security solidified during 35th FW surge at Kunsan

U.S. Air Force Capt. Jacob Impellizzeri, a 14th Fighter Squadron F-16 Fighting Falcon pilot, taxis on the flightline at Kunsan Air Base, Republic of Korea, May 16, 2017. Due to routine flight line maintenance, the 14th FS deployed to Kunsan, allowing them to continue operations, helping maintain security and stability throughout the Indo-Asia-Pacific region. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Brittany A. Chase)
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Indo-Asia-Pacific security solidified during 35th FW surge at Kunsan

U.S. Air Force Capt. Jacob Impellizzeri, left, a 14th Fighter Squadron F-16 Fighting Falcon pilot, and Airman 1st Class AJ Kovacs, right, a 14th Aircraft Maintenance Unit crew chief, inspect an AIM-9 Sidewinder short-range air-to-air missile at Kunsan Air Base, Republic of Korea, May 16, 2017. The training deployment to Kunsan provides Airmen from Misawa Air Base, Japan the ability to sharpen their skills, practice operations, techniques and procedures, while continuing to demonstrate their commitment to the Indo-Asia-Pacific region. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Brittany A. Chase)
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Indo-Asia-Pacific security solidified during 35th FW surge at Kunsan

U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class A.J. Kovacs, a 14th Aircraft Maintenance Unit crew chief, right, talks to Capt. Jacob Impellizzeri, left, a 14th Fighter Squadron F-16 Fighting Falcon pilot, prior to take-off at Kunsan Air Base, Republic of Korea, May 16, 2017. Team Misawa Airmen integrated with the 80th Fighter Squadrons daily operations to maintain readiness and proficiency and optimize uncommon training opportunities. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Brittany A. Chase)
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Indo-Asia-Pacific security solidified during 35th FW surge at Kunsan

U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class A.J. Kovacs, a 14th Aircraft Maintenance Unit crew chief, does pre-flight inspections prior to take-off at Kunsan Air Base, Republic of Korea, May 16, 2017. Kovacs along with other maintenance professionals with the 35th Fighter Wing from Misawa Air Base, Japan, remain deployed to Kunsan for the next month and a half, fully integrating with the 80th Fighter Squadrons daily operations. These operations are invaluable to Airmen, giving them the opportunity to work together with the other squadrons, providing and receiving help when needed. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Brittany A. Chase)
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Indo-Asia-Pacific security solidified during 35th FW surge at Kunsan

U.S. Air Force Capt. Jacob Impellizzeri, a 14th Fighter Squadron F-16 Fighting Falcon pilot, holds up the “wood” symbol while he walks toward his jet at Kunsan Air Base, Republic of Korea, May 16, 2017. Due to the flight line closure at Misawa Air Base, Japan, the 14th FS relocated to Kunsan, ensuring they keep up with mission requirements and readiness to maintain security and stability throughout the Indo-Asia-Pacific region. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Brittany A. Chase)
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Indo-Asia-Pacific security solidified during 35th FW surge at Kunsan

U.S. Air Force Capt. Jacob Impellizzeri, a 14th Fighter Squadron F-16 Fighting Falcon pilot, places his bag, containing his joint helmet mounted cueing system, inside the cockpit at Kunsan Air Base, Republic of Korea, May 16, 2017. This week the 14th FS and 35th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron are doubling mission operations. This training deployment with the Wolfpack (Kunsan) team is another opportunity for U.S. Pacific Air Forces’ units to maintain security and stability throughout the Indo-Asia-Pacific region. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Brittany A. Chase)
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Replace the clearing solenoid

U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Joshua Wood, a 35th Maintenance Squadron armament technician, works on a clearing solenoid at Kunsan Air Base, Republic of Korea, May 15, 2017. Wood had to completely replace the clearing solenoid because it was damaged beyond repair. This piece of equipment places the round in the clearing cam path of a M61A1 20mm Gatling Gun. Every 18 months they completely break down the M61A1 and rebuild it, repairing or replacing any components. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Brittany A. Chase)
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Refering to a TO

U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Joshua Wood, a 35th Maintenance Squadron armament technician, looks at a technical operation on the breach bolt at Kunsan Air Base, Republic of Korea, May 15, 2017. Breach bolts pull the round into the rotor, pulling it forward so it can fire then pulls it back. This was a part of an 18-month inspection where they completely break down the M61A1 20mm Gatling Gun and rebuild it, repairing or replacing any components that have been damaged. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Brittany A. Chase)
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Repairing a Gatling Gun

U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Joshua Wood, a 35th Maintenance Squadron armament technician, tightens a wire on a M61A1 20mm Gatling Gun at Kunsan Air Base, Republic of Korea, May 15, 2017. Wood installed the firing contacts on the M61A1 20mm Gatling Gun which provides the electrical signal to the rounds so the rounds fire. Every 18 months they completely break down the M61A1 and rebuild it, repairing or replacing any components. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Brittany A. Chase)
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Tighten the wire

U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Joshua Wood, a 35th Maintenance Squadron armament technician, tightens a wire on a M61A1 20mm Gatling Gun at Kunsan Air Base, Republic of Korea, May 15, 2017. Wood along with other Airmen performed an 18-month inspection on the system ensuring all the components were in working order. Every 18-months they completely break down the M61A1 20mm Gatling Gun and rebuild it, repairing or replacing any components. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Brittany A. Chase)
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Work station

U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Joshua Wood and Airman 1st Class John Williams, both 35th Maintenance Squadron armament technicians, work on breach bolts at Kunsan Air Base, Republic of Korea, May 15, 2017. Breach bolts pull the round into the rotor, pulling it forward so it can fire then pull it back. This was a part of an 18-month inspection where they completely break down the M61A1 20mm Gatling Gun and rebuild it, repairing or replacing any components that have been damaged. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Brittany A. Chase)
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Gatling Gun maintenance

A M61A1 20mm Gatling Gun sits on a stand while U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Joshua Wood and Airman 1st Class John Williams, both 35th Maintenance Squadron armament technicians, work on breach bolts at Kunsan Air Base, Republic of Korea, May 15, 2017. Breach bolts pull the round into the rotor, pulling it forward so it can fire then pulls it back. This was a part of an 18-month inspection where they completely break down the M61A1 and rebuild it, repairing or replacing any components that have been damaged. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Brittany A. Chase)
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Cutting asphalt

A concrete road cutting machine sits on the runway at Misawa Air Base, Japan, May 5, 2017. The machine was used to cut a line across the runway, allowing the more than 50 contracted Japanese nationals to tear up the flightline, which will be repaired during the next two months. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Brittany A. Chase)
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Marking the pavement

A Japanese contractor with Nippo Corporation holds down a chalk line to make a mark on the runway at Misawa Air Base, Japan, May 5, 2017. More than 50 contracted workers flooded the flightline Wednesday night to tear up the runway, preparing for more than 48,000 feet of flightline to be repaired during a two-month long project. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Brittany A. Chase)
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The intial cut

A Japanese contractor with Nippo Corporation operates a concrete road cutting machine on the runway at Misawa Air Base, Japan, May 5, 2017. Once the line was cut across the flightline, more than 50 contracted workers flooded the flightline and began tearing up the asphalt. The two-month project will ensure Misawa AB doesn't need repairs until approximately 2026. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Brittany A. Chase)
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Tightening the blade

A Japanese contractor with Nippo Corporation tightens a blade on a concrete road cutting machine on the runway at Misawa Air Base, Japan, May 5, 2017. The machine was used to cut across the flightline, making the mark where they can begin to tear up approximately 48,000 feet of asphalt to replace the runway. This two-month project will ensure Misawa AB doesn't need repairs for many years to come. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Brittany A. Chase)
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