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181209-F-SQ280-032

The 380th Expeditionary Maintenance Group maintenance operations center poses in front of KC-10 Extender at Al Dhafra Air Base, United Arab Emirates, Dec. 9, 2018. The 380th EMXG MOC support approximately 520 personnel and 24 aircraft including an additional influx of transient aircraft. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Mya M. Crosby)
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181210-F-SQ280-017

The 380th Expeditionary Maintenance Squadron fabrication flight poses for a group photo at Al Dhafra Air Base, United Arab Emirates, Dec. 10, 2018. The fabrication flight, also known as “Fab Flight” or the “American chopper of aircraft maintenance” is comprised of Sheet Metals, Non-Destructive Inspection and Aircraft Structural Repair technicians. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Mya M. Crosby)
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181209-F-SQ280-345

U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Steven Schwab, 380th Expeditionary Maintenance Squadron aircraft structural repair technician, cleaning up the edge of a titanium metal piece at Al Dhafra Air Base, United Arab Emirates, Dec. 9, 2018. The fabrication flight, also known as “fab flight” or the “American chopper of aircraft maintenance” is comprised of Sheet Metals, Non-Destructive Inspection and Aircraft Structural Repair technicians. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Mya M. Crosby)
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181209-F-SQ280-259

A box and pan break bends a piece of metal at Al Dhafra Air Base, United Arab Emirates, Dec. 9, 2018. The sheet metals shop is in charge of receiving deficient parts from all over the installation and fixing them, making them a very cost-efficient method, rather than purchasing a new part. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Mya M. Crosby)
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181209-F-SQ280-254

U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Steven Schwab, 380th Expeditionary Maintenance Squadron aircraft structural repair technician, uses a hand tubing cutting tool at Al Dhafra Air Base, United Arab Emirates, Dec. 9, 2018. The 380th EMXS fabrication flight is in charge of identifying and repairing aircraft structural damage. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Mya M. Crosby)
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181209-F-SQ280-174

U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class David Stackhouse, 380th Expeditionary Maintenance Squadron aircraft structural repair technician, repairs an aircraft part at Al Dhafra Air Base, United Arab Emirates, Dec. 9, 2018. The 380th EMXS fabrication flight is in charge of identifying and repairing aircraft structural damage. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Mya M. Crosby)
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181209-F-SQ280-088

U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Courtnee Grafton, 380th Expeditionary Maintenance Squadron metal technician, welds a piece of metal at Al Dhafra Air Base, United Arab Emirates, Dec. 9, 2018. The 380th EMXS fabrication flight is in charge of identifying and repairing aircraft structural damage. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Mya M. Crosby)
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181207-F-SQ280-059

U.S. Air Force Airman Isaiah Edwards, 380th Expeditionary Maintenance Squadron non-destructive inspection technician, identifies cracks in an aircraft part at Al Dhafra Air Base, United Arab Emirates, Dec. 7, 2018. NDI combines science with technology to evaluate the integrity of structures, metals, system components, and fluids without causing any damage, or impairing future usefulness to any parts. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Mya M. Crosby)
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181207-F-SQ280-037

U.S. Air Force Airman Isaiah Edwards, 380th Expeditionary Maintenance Squadron non-destructive inspection technician, operates an ultrasonic transducer machine to find cracks in metal aircraft parts at Al Dhafra Air Base, United Arab Emirates, Dec. 7, 2018. The NDI shop uses certain techniques including fluorescent penetrant inspections and special oil analyses. These are some of the numerous methods used to repair, diagnose or prevent damage to the aircraft, its oil, and the parts. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Mya M. Crosby)
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181207-F-SQ280-023

U.S. Air Force Airman Isaiah Edwards, 380th Expeditionary Maintenance Squadron non-destructive inspection technician, operates an ultrasonic transducer machine to find cracks in metal aircraft parts at Al Dhafra Air Base, United Arab Emirates, Dec. 7, 2018. The NDI shop uses certain techniques including fluorescent penetrant inspections and special oil analyses. These are some of the numerous methods used to repair, diagnose or prevent damage to the aircraft, its oil, and the parts. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Mya M. Crosby)
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181207-F-SQ280-011

Standard oil sits in a catch tray in the 380th Expeditionary Maintenance Squadron Non-Destructive Inspection shop at Al Dhafra Air Base, United Arab Emirates, Dec. 7, 2018. The NDI shop uses certain techniques, including fluorescent penetrant inspections and special oil analyses. These are some of the numerous methods used to repair, diagnose or prevent damage to the aircraft, its oil, and the parts. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Mya M. Crosby)
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AAF maintainers become A-29 weapons load trainer certified graduating first class

An Afghan Air Force A-29 maintainer proudly wears his ammo and squadron patch during a maintenance graduation September, 16, 2018, Kabul, Afghanistan. Completion of this training enables the Afghan Air Force to increase the workforce and decrease the burden on the currently-certified weapons loaders. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Jared J. Duhon)
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AAF maintainers become A-29 weapons load trainer certified graduating first class

Afghan Air Force maintainers stand shoulder to shoulder with Train, Advise and Assist Command – Air advisors during a maintenance graduation September, 16, 2018, Kabul, Afghanistan. Completion of this training enables the Afghan Air Force to increase the workforce and decrease the burden on the currently-certified weapons loaders. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Jared J. Duhon)
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AAF maintainers become A-29 weapons load trainer certified graduating first class

An Afghan Air Force maintainer holds his graduate certificate September, 16, 2018, Kabul, Afghanistan. The Airman graduated from the first A-29 weapons loading course taught by Afghans. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Jared J. Duhon)
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AAF maintainers become A-29 weapons load trainer certified graduating first class

An Afghan Air Force A-29 maintainer translates for Train, Advise and Assist Command – Air advisors during a graduation September, 16, 2018, Kabul, Afghanistan. This is the first team of A-29 weapons load trainers to be certified by Afghan A-29 maintenance instructors. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Jared J. Duhon)
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Vipers start your engines

A weapons load crew assigned to the 157th Expeditionary Fighter Squadron, download weapons from an F-16 Fighting Falcon in preparation for an afterburner run at an undisclosed location in Southwest Asia, Sept. 18, 2018. As part of U.S. Air Forces Central Command, the 407th Air Expeditionary Group provides combat airpower in support of U.S. Central Command military objectives. AFCENT employs full-spectrum air component capabilities in air, space and cyberspace to defeat enemies while promoting security and stability in the region. The United States is postured to defend U.S. forces in the region from any threat. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Dana J. Cable)
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Vipers start your engines

A crew chief assigned to the 157th Expeditionary Fighter Squadron prepares an F-16 Fighting Falcon to be towed after performing an afterburner run at an undisclosed location in Southwest Asia, Sept. 18, 2018. The F-16 Fighting Falcon is a compact, multi-role fighter aircraft. It is highly maneuverable and has proven itself in air-to-air combat and air-to-surface attack. It can locate targets in all weather conditions and detect low flying aircraft in radar ground clutter. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Dana J. Cable)
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Vipers start your engines

A crew chief assigned to the 157th Expeditionary Fighter Squadron sits in the cockpit of an F-16 Fighting Falcon while performing an afterburner run at an undisclosed location in Southwest Asia, Sept. 18, 2018. The F-16 Fighting Falcon is a compact, multi-role fighter aircraft. It is highly maneuverable and has proven itself in air-to-air combat and air-to-surface attack. It can locate targets in all weather conditions and detect low flying aircraft in radar ground clutter. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Dana J. Cable)
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Vipers start your engines

Maintenance members assigned to the 157th Expeditionary Fighter Squadron perform an afterburner run on an F-16 Fighting Falcon at an undisclosed location in Southwest Asia, Sept. 18, 2018. As part of U.S. Air Forces Central Command, the 407th Air Expeditionary Group provides combat airpower in support of U.S. Central Command military objectives. AFCENT employs full-spectrum air component capabilities in air, space and cyberspace to defeat enemies while promoting security and stability in the region. The United States is postured to defend U.S. forces in the region from any threat. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Dana J. Cable)
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Vipers start your engines

Maintenance members assigned to the 157th Expeditionary Fighter Squadron perform an afterburner run on an F-16 Fighting Falcon at an undisclosed location in Southwest Asia, Sept. 18, 2018. The F-16 Fighting Falcon is a compact, multi-role fighter aircraft. It is highly maneuverable and has proven itself in air-to-air combat and air-to-surface attack. It can locate targets in all weather conditions and detect low flying aircraft in radar ground clutter. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Dana J. Cable)
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