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C-130 maintainers keep the mission going

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Brett Ruhser, assigned to the 455th Expeditionary Aircraft Maintenance Squadron, installs a flare pod on a C-130J Super Hercules aircraft at Bagram Airfield, Afghanistan, May 5, 2015. The 455th EAMXS ensure Super Hercules on Bagram are prepared for flight and return them to a mission-ready state once they land. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Joseph Swafford/Released)
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C-130 maintainers keep the mission going

U.S. Air Force Airman Christopher Koepnick, assigned to the 455th Expeditionary Aircraft Maintenance Squadron, installs a countermeasure set for testing on a C-130J Super Hercules aircraft on the flight line at Bagram Airfield, Afghanistan, May 5, 2015. The 455th EAMXS ensure Super Hercules on Bagram are prepared for flight and return them to a mission-ready state once they land. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Joseph Swafford/Released)
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C-130 maintainers keep the mission going

U.S. Air Force Airman Christopher Koepnick, assigned to the 455th Expeditionary Aircraft Maintenance Squadron, installs a countermeasure set for testing on a C-130J Super Hercules aircraft on the flight line at Bagram Airfield, Afghanistan, May 5, 2015. The 455th EAMXS ensure Super Hercules on Bagram are prepared for flight and return them to a mission-ready state once they land. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Joseph Swafford/Released)
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C-130 maintainers keep the mission going

U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Mina Phouangphidok, assigned to the 455th Expeditionary Aircraft Maintenance Squadron, inspects the tail section on a C-130J Super Hercules aircraft during a post flight inspection on the flight line at Bagram Airfield, Afghanistan, May 5, 2015. The 455th EAMXS ensure Super Hercules on Bagram are prepared for flight and return them to a mission-ready state once they land. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Joseph Swafford/Released)
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C-130 maintainers keep the mission going

U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Mina Phouangphidok, assigned to the 455th Expeditionary Aircraft Maintenance Squadron, checks the wings on a C-130J Super Hercules aircraft during a post flight inspection on the flight line at Bagram Airfield, Afghanistan, May 5, 2015. The 455th EAMXS ensure Super Hercules on Bagram are prepared for flight and return them to a mission-ready state once they land. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Joseph Swafford/Released)
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C-130 maintainers keep the mission going

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Jordan Scott, assigned to the 455th Expeditionary Aircraft Maintenance Squadron, checks the engine on a C-130J Super Hercules aircraft during a post flight inspection on the flight line at Bagram Airfield, Afghanistan, May 5, 2015. The 455th EAMXS ensure Super Hercules on Bagram are prepared for flight and return them to a mission-ready state once they land. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Joseph Swafford/Released)
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C-130 maintainers keep the mission going

U.S. Airmen assigned to the 455th Expeditionary Aircraft Maintenance Squadron perform post flight checks on a C-130J Super Hercules aircraft on the flight line at Bagram Airfield, Afghanistan, May 5, 2015. The 455th EAMXS ensure Super Hercules on Bagram are prepared for flight and return them to a mission-ready state once they land. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Joseph Swafford/Released)
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C-130 maintainers keep the mission going

U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Mina Phouangphidok, assigned to the 455th Expeditionary Aircraft Maintenance Squadron, performs post flight checks on a C-130J Super Hercules aircraft on the flight line at Bagram Airfield, Afghanistan, May 5, 2015. The 455th EAMXS ensure Super Hercules on Bagram are prepared for flight and return them to a mission-ready state once they land. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Joseph Swafford/Released)
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Chaplain team helps Airmen maintain spiritual fitness

U.S. Air Force Capt. James Henry, center, 379th Air Expeditionary Wing chaplain, provides a worship service for Airmen from the 379th Expeditionary Maintenance Group at the flightline chapel, March 27, 2015, at Al Udeid Air Base, Qatar. Henry is the chaplain for the 379th EMXG and knows how difficult it is for maintenance Airmen to break away from the flightline to attend worship services, so he brings the services to them. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Kia Atkins)
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Chaplain team helps Airmen maintain spiritual fitness

U.S. Air Force Capt. James Henry, right, 379th Air Expeditionary Wing chaplain, speaks with Airmen from the 340th Expeditionary Aircraft Maintenance Unit, March 27, 2015, at Al Udeid Air Base, Qatar. Although maintenance Airmen don’t work typical office hours, Henry and his assistant, Tech. Sgt. Michael James, 379th AEW chaplain’s assistant, adjust their hours so that they can see Airmen from each and every shift. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Kia Atkins)
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Chaplain team helps Airmen maintain spiritual fitness

U.S. Air Force Capt. James Henry, 379th Air Expeditionary Wing chaplain, talks with Staff Sgt. Juan Griego, 34th Expeditionary Aircraft Maintenance Unit, March 27, 2015, at Al Udeid Air Base, Qatar. Henry and his assistant, Tech. Sgt. Michael James, 379th AEW chaplain’s assistant, provide whatever support they can to ensure Airmen are remaining spiritually fit whether it’s religious support or just being there for Airmen to talk to. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Kia Atkins)
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Afghan Air Force runs on maintenance

Kandahar Air Wing recently completed their first 100 flying-hour inspection of the Mi-17, while Kabul Air Wing completed both 100 and 200 flying-hour inspections. In the coming weeks, Kabul airmen will perform a 300 flying-hour inspection, signifying a major milestone toward complete maintenance autonomy of the Mi-17. (Official U.S. Air Force photo)
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Preventative maintenance keep BONES ready to provide combat air support

U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Cody Patterson, 34th Expeditionary Aircraft Maintenance Unit, fills out aircraft forms, March 1, 2015, at Al Udeid Air Base, Qatar. Patterson, a native of Marion, Va., deployed here from Ellsworth Air Force Base, S.D., is a dedicated crew chief of the 34th Expeditionary Bomb Squadron flagship. Patterson performs preventative maintenance on the B-1B Lancer, so that corrective maintenance is not needed in the future. The B-1 Bomber is capable of delivering precision and non-precision weapons against any adversary, anywhere in the world, at any time. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Kia Atkins)
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Preventative maintenance keep BONES ready to provide combat air support

U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Cody Patterson, 34th Expeditionary Aircraft Maintenance Unit, performs a right main landing gear wheel well inspection on a B-1B Lancer, March 1, 2015, at Al Udeid Air Base, Qatar. Patterson, a native of Marion, Va., deployed here from Ellsworth Air Force Base, S.D., is a dedicated crew chief of the 34th Expeditionary Bomb Squadron flagship. Patterson thoroughly checked the wheel well to ensure there was no structural damage. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Kia Atkins)
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Preventative maintenance keep BONES ready to provide combat air support

U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Cody Patterson, 34th Expeditionary Aircraft Maintenance Unit, installs a brake torque link retaining pin on a B-1B Lancer, March 1, 2015, at Al Udeid Air Base, Qatar. Patterson, a native of Marion, Va., deployed here from Ellsworth Air Force Base, S.D., is a dedicated crew chief of the 34th Expeditionary Bomb Squadron flagship. Carrying the largest payload of both guided and unguided weapons in the Air Force inventory, the multi-mission B-1B Lancer is the backbone of America's long-range bomber force and is a key resource for strike operations throughout U.S. Central Command’s Area of Responsibility. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Kia Atkins)
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Preventative maintenance keep BONES ready to provide combat air support

U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Cody Patterson, 34th Expeditionary Aircraft Maintenance Unit, works on an over-wing fairing on a B-1B Lancer, March 1, 2015, at Al Udeid Air Base, Qatar. Patterson, a native of Marion, Va., deployed here from Ellsworth Air Force Base, S.D., is a dedicated crew chief of the 34th Expeditionary Bomb Squadron flagship. With the B-1s ever-increasing role in combat operations pushing the airframe to the limits of its original design, skilled maintenance professionals are crucial to ensuring mission success. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Kia Atkins)
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Preventative maintenance keep BONES ready to provide combat air support

U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Cody Patterson, 34th Expeditionary Aircraft Maintenance Unit, hooks up hydraulic mules on a B-1B Lancer, March 1, 2015, at Al Udeid Air Base, Qatar. Patterson, a native of Marion, Va., deployed here from Ellsworth Air Force Base, S.D., is a dedicated crew chief of the 34th Expeditionary Bomb Squadron flagship. Anytime the aircraft's hydraulic systems are ground-operated, a hydraulic mule takes the place of the pumps on the engine to work the aircraft's flight controls, weapons and flaps. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Kia Atkins)
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Preventative maintenance keep BONES ready to provide combat air support

U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Cody Patterson, 34th Expeditionary Aircraft Maintenance Unit, installs an upper gear sub-assembly on a B-1B Lancer during an 800 hour inspection, March 1, 2015, at Al Udeid Air Base, Qatar. Patterson, a native of Marion, Va., who deployed here from Ellsworth Air Force Base, S.D., is a dedicated crew chief of the 34th Expeditionary Bomb Squadron flagship. Airmen from the 34th EAMU provide preventative maintenance to avoid corrective maintenance from having to be performed. Providing a well-maintained aircraft to aircrews is one of the goals of the 34th EAMU, and they do this by performing scheduled inspections and preventative maintenance in a timely manner so that the aircraft can do what they're made to do: fly. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Kia Atkins)
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