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190412-F-QS178-1009

A spectrometer runs a Joint Oil Analysis Program on a controlled sample, April 12, 2019, on Al Dhafra Air Base, United Arab Emirates. JOAPs is the system used to analyze metals found in engine oil, allowing the inspector to identify potential breakdown within the engine of the tested aircraft. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Jocelyn A. Ford)
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190412-F-QS178-1003

Senior Airman Jared Allen, 380th Expeditionary Maintenance Squadron Nondestructive Inspection journeyman, uses a controlled sample to demonstrate how to run a Joint Oil Analysis Program, April 12, 2019, on Al Dhafra Air Base, United Arab Emirates. JOAPs is the system used to analyze metals found in engine oil, allowing the inspector to identify potential breakdown within the engine of the tested aircraft. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Jocelyn A. Ford)
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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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NDI: it's the little things that count

To scan for defects, Staff Sgt. Logan uses a bolt hole eddy current probe to scan the inside of a fuse plug hole on a wheel at an undisclosed location in Southwest Asia September 15, 2015. Logan is the assistant noncommissioned officer in charge of nondestructive inspection assigned to the 380th Expeditionary Maintenance Squadron. (U.S. Air Force photo/Tech. Sgt. Christopher Boitz)
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NDI: it's the little things that count

Senior Airman Christopher applies penetrant to a speed brake on an F-15E to look for cracks or damage at an undisclosed location in Southwest Asia September 15, 2015. The penetrant produces a fluorescent color when cast under a black light allowing minute cracks to become visible. Christopher is a nondestructive inspection journeyman assigned to the 380th Expeditionary Maintenance Squadron. (U.S. Air Force photo/Tech. Sgt. Christopher Boitz)
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NDI: it's the little things that count

The remains of penetrant left on a speed brake of an F-15E produces a fluorescent color under a black light. The black light allows minute cracks to become visible. (U.S. Air Force photo/Tech. Sgt. Christopher Boitz)
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NDI: it's the little things that count

Senior Airman Christopher reviews an X-ray of an F-15E for cracks at an undisclosed location in Southwest Asia September 15, 2015. Nondestructive inspection uses X-rays to look inside aircrafts to identify damage. Christopher is a nondestructive inspection journeyman assigned to the 380th Expeditionary Maintenance Squadron. (U.S. Air Force photo/Tech. Sgt. Christopher Boitz)
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Nondestructive Inspection Airmen: Peace of Mind for AFCENT maintenance

Airman 1st Class Berkeley Lopez, 379th Expeditionary Maintenance Squadron Nondestructive Inspection laboratory, inspects an F-16 Fighting Falcon brake caliper for fractures August 12, 2015 at Al Udeid Air Base, Qatar. NDI Airmen inspect for cracks and flaws on aircraft and their components, aerospace ground equipment and safety equipment. They also test jet engine oil samples, using a variety of methods, like magnetic particle, fluorescent penetrant, eddy current, radiography, optical and ultrasonic equipment. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Alexandre Montes)
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Nondestructive Inspection Airmen: Peace of Mind for AFCENT maintenance

Airman 1st Class Berkeley Lopez, 379th Expeditionary Maintenance Squadron Nondestructive Inspection laboratory, helps a maintenance crew member sign in a brake part that will be tested for its stability August 12, 2015 at Al Udeid Air Base, Qatar. NDI Airmen inspect for cracks and flaws on aircraft and their components, aerospace ground equipment and safety equipment. They also test jet engine oil samples, using a variety of methods, like magnetic particle, fluorescent penetrant, eddy current, radiography, optical and ultrasonic equipment. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Alexandre Montes)
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Nondestructive Inspection Airmen: Peace of Mind for AFCENT maintenance

Airman 1st Class Berkeley Lopez, 379th Expeditionary Maintenance Squadron Nondestructive Inspection laboratory, coats an F-16 Fighting Falcon brake part in fluorescent liquid penetrant August 12, 2015 at Al Udeid Air Base, Qatar. NDI Airmen inspect for cracks and flaws on aircraft and their components, aerospace ground equipment and safety equipment. They also test jet engine oil samples, using a variety of methods, like magnetic particle, fluorescent penetrant, eddy current, radiography, optical and ultrasonic equipment. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Alexandre Montes)
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Nondestructive Inspection Airmen: Peace of Mind for AFCENT maintenance

Airman 1st Class Berkeley Lopez, 379th Expeditionary Maintenance Squadron Nondestructive Inspection laboratory, inspects an F-16 Fighting Falcon brake caliper for fractures August 12, 2015 at Al Udeid Air Base, Qatar. NDI Airmen inspect for cracks and flaws on aircraft and their components, aerospace ground equipment and safety equipment. They also test jet engine oil samples, using a variety of methods, like magnetic particle, fluorescent penetrant, eddy current, radiography, optical and ultrasonic equipment. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Alexandre Montes)
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