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379th EMXS repair and replace static port

A U.S. Air Force sheet metal technician assigned to the 379th Expeditionary Maintenance Squadron investigates a KC-135 Stratotanker forward body tank cell within the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility, Oct. 22, 2024. Fuels systems Airmen performed a partial roll back of the fuel cell to give sheet metal technicians access to the pitot sensing port. (U.S. Air Force photo)
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379th EMXS repair and replace static port

A U.S. Air Force Airmen assigned to the 379th Expeditionary Maintenance Squadron examine a KC-135 Stratotanker within the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility, Oct. 22, 2024. Sheet metal and fuels Airmen worked together to remove and replace the pitot sensing port located in a forward body tank cell. (U.S. Air Force photo)
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379th EMXS repair and replace static port

A U.S. Air Force sheet metal technician assigned to the 379th Expeditionary Maintenance Squadron drills a pitot sensing port on a KC-135 Stratotanker within the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility, Oct. 22, 2024. The static pitot port collects ambient pressure data that transmits into indications on the co-pilots altimeter to show the current altitude of the aircraft. (U.S. Air Force photo)
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379th EMXS repair and replace static port

A U.S. Air Force fuels system journeyman assigned to the 379th Expeditionary Maintainence Squadron examines a forward body tank cell inside a KC-135 Stratotanker within the U.S. Central Command area of responsibilty, Oct. 22, 2024. The twenty-eight hour process of removal, inspection and reinstilation of the pitot sensing port ensures the aircraft is capable of delivering air refueling support, safely and effectively. (U.S. Air Force photo)
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379th EMXS repair and replace static port

A U.S. Air Force fuels system journeyman assigned to the 379th Expeditionary Maintenance Squadron laces a forward body tank cell inside a KC-135 Stratotanker within the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility, Oct. 22, 2024. The forward body fuel tank has a 37,700 pound maximum capacity between four interlaced cells. (U.S. Air Force photo)
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KC-135 Maintenance; A Family Business

U.S. Air Force Chief Master Sgt. Matthew Kuspa, 91st Expeditionary Air Refueling Squadron senior enlisted leader of maintenance, left, and his son, Airman 1st Class Joshua Kuspa, 91st EARS crew chief, discuss maintenance procedures within the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility, Sept. 26, 2024. The father-son duo represents three generations of KC-135 maintenance experience. (U.S. Air Force photo)
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KC-135 Maintenance; A Family Business

U.S. Air Force Chief Master Sgt. Matthew Kuspa, 91st Expeditionary Air Refueling Squadron senior enlisted leader of maintenance, left, instructs his son, Airman 1st Class Joshua Kuspa, 91st EARS crew chief, within the U.S. Central Command (USCENTCOM) area of responsibility (AOR), Sept. 26, 2024. The father-son duo deployed from the 128th Air Refueling Wing, General Mitchell Field, Wisconsin, in support of ongoing operations within the USCENTCOM AOR. (U.S. Air Force photo)
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KC-135 Maintenance; A Family Business

U.S. Air Force Chief Master Sgt. Matthew Kuspa, 91st Expeditionary Air Refueling Squadron senior enlisted leader (SEL) of maintenance, right, instructs his son, Airman 1st Class Joshua Kuspa, 91st EARS crew chief, left, within the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility, Sept. 26, 2024. As a father and SEL, Matthew has a unique responsibility to hold his son accountable professionally and personally. (U.S. Air Force photo)
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KC-135 Maintenance; A Family Business

U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Joshua Kuspa, 91st Expeditionary Air Refueling Squadron (EARS) crew chief, left, and Chief Master Sgt. Matthew Kuspa, 91st EARS senior enlisted leader of maintenance, pose for a photo in front of a KC-135 Stratotanker within the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility, Sept. 26, 2024. The father-son duo represents three generations of KC-135 maintenance experience. (U.S. Air Force photo)
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KC-135 Maintenance; A Family Business

U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Joshua Kuspa, 91st Expeditionary Air Refueling Squadron (EARS) crew chief, left, and Chief Master Sgt. Matthew Kuspa, 91st EARS senior enlisted leader of maintenance, pose for a photo in front of a KC-135 Stratotanker within the U.S. Central Command (USCENTCOM) area of responsibility (AOR), Sept. 26, 2024. The father-son duo deployed from the 128th Air Refueling Wing, General Mitchell Field, Wisconsin, in support of ongoing operations within the USCENTCOM AOR. (U.S. Air Force photo)
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240624-F-NJ333-1011

U.S. Air Force maintainers assigned to the 378th Expeditionary Maintenance Squadron repair a F-16 Fighting Falcon at an undisclosed location within the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility, June 24, 2024. The on-site repair minimized the aircraft’s downtime and reduced expenses, enhancing the wing’s operational effectiveness and guaranteeing readiness. (U.S. Air Force photo)
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240624-F-NJ333-1007

A U.S. Air Force maintainer assigned to the 378th Expeditionary Maintenance Squadron repairs a F-16 Fighting Falcon at an undisclosed location within the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility, June 24, 2024. To maximize combat capability, the EMXS gained engineer approval to repair the aircraft on site, installing twenty-six components in four days to restore the aircraft’s structural integrity.(U.S. Air Force photo)
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240624-F-NJ333-1003

A U.S. Air Force maintainer assigned to the 378th Expeditionary Maintenance Squadron repairs a F-16 Fighting Falcon at an undisclosed location within the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility, June 24, 2024. This significant repair demonstrated the squadron’s resourcefulness and delivered operation-enhancing results. (U.S. Air Force photo)
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Airmen in aircraft maintenance

U.S. Air Force crew chief pulls an electric cord at an undisclosed location in the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility, Mar. 21, 2024. Crew chiefs play a crucial role in conducting pre-flight inspections and post-flight maintenance to guarantee aircraft safety and operational readiness. (U.S. Air Force photo)
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Airmen in aircraft maintenance

A U.S. Air Force crew chief marshals a KC-135 Stratotanker at an undisclosed location in the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility, Mar. 21, 2024. Crew chiefs utilize hand signals and marshalling techniques to guide aircraft safely on the ground during taxiing and parking operations. (U.S. Air Force photo)
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Airmen in aircraft maintenance

A U.S. Air Force crew chief salutes a KC-135 Stratotanker at an undisclosed location in the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility, Mar. 21, 2024. Saluting an aircraft is a traditional gesture of respect and acknowledgment carried out by crew chiefs, symbolizing the dedication and honor they hold for their aircraft and its mission. (U.S. Air Force Courtesy Photo)
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Airmen in aircraft maintenance

U.S. Air Force crew chief waits to marshal a KC-135 Stratotanker at an undisclosed location in the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility, Mar. 21, 2024. The Crew chief marshaled the aircraft to navigate them and ensure safety, prevent collisions, and maintain efficient operations. (U.S. Air Force photo)
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Airmen in aircraft maintenance

U.S. Air Force crew chief helps fuel a KC-135 Stratotanker at an undisclosed location in the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility, Mar. 21, 2024. Crew chiefs play a crucial role in conducting pre-flight inspections and post-flight maintenance to guarantee aircraft safety and operational readiness. (U.S. Air Force photo)
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Airmen in aircraft maintenance

U.S. Air Force crew chief pulls picks up oil at an undisclosed location in the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility, Mar. 21, 2024. Crew chiefs are responsible for the maintenance and upkeep of aircraft, ensuring they are in optimal condition for missions. (U.S. Air Force photo)
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Airmen in aircraft maintenance

U.S. Air Force crew chief adds oil to a KC-135 Stratotanker engine at an undisclosed location in the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility, Mar. 21, 2024. Crew chiefs are responsible for the maintenance and upkeep of aircraft, ensuring they are in optimal condition for missions. (U.S. Air Force photo)
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