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NDI specialists inspect aircraft damages

U.S. Air Force non-destructive inspection specialists assigned to the 379th Expeditionary Maintenance Squadron pose for a photo within the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility Jan. 16, 2025. In order to identify imperfections within an aircraft system, NDI specialists undergo precise training to remain proficient with a large variety of equipment and chemicals. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Zeeshan Naeem)
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NDI specialists inspect aircraft damages

U.S. Air Force non-destructive inspection specialists assigned to the 379th Expeditionary Maintenance Squadron perform an ultrasonic inspection on a KC-46A Pegasus assigned to the 133rd Expeditionary Air Refueling Squadron within the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility Jan. 16, 2025. NDI specialists use several methods including applying fluorescent penetrant, ultrasonic gel and utilizing X-rays to locate defects in equipment. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Zeeshan Naeem)
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NDI specialists inspect aircraft damages

A U.S. Air Force non-destructive inspection specialist assigned to the 379th Expeditionary Maintenance Squadron applies liquid couplant during an ultrasonic inspection on a KC-46A Pegasus assigned to the 133rd Expeditionary Air Refueling Squadron within the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility, Jan. 16, 2025. NDI specialists utilize non-invasive techniques on aircraft defects to ensure no further damage to equipment is caused. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Zeeshan Naeem)
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NDI specialists inspect aircraft damages

A U.S. Air Force non-destructive inspection specialist assigned to the 379th Expeditionary Maintenance Squadron shines a blacklight on a simulated aircraft part within the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility, Dec. 20, 2024. NDI specialists focus on inspecting damage in aircraft equipment and systems unseen by the naked eye. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Zeeshan Naeem)
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NDI specialists inspect aircraft damages

A U.S. Air Force non-destructive inspection specialist assigned to the 379th Expeditionary Maintenance Squadron inspects a simulated aircraft part within the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility, Dec. 20, 2024. In order to identify imperfections within an aircraft system, NDI specialists undergo precise training to remain proficient with a large variety of equipment and chemicals. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Zeeshan Naeem)
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NDI specialists inspect aircraft damages

A U.S. Air Force non-destructive inspection specialist assigned to the 379th Expeditionary Maintenance Squadron shines a blacklight on a magnetic particle machine within the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility, Dec. 20, 2024. NDI specialists focus on inspecting damages in aircraft equipment and systems unseen by the naked eye. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Zeeshan Naeem)
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NDI specialists inspect aircraft damages

A U.S. Air Force non-destructive inspection specialist assigned to the 379th Expeditionary Maintenance Squadron inspects a magnetic particle machine within the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility, Dec. 20, 2024. NDI specialists use several methods including applying fluorescent penetrant, ultrasonic gel and utilizing X-rays to locate defects in equipment. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Zeeshan Naeem)
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NDI specialists inspect aircraft damages

A U.S. Air Force non-destructive inspection specialist assigned to the 379th Expeditionary Maintenance Squadron dons safety equipment within the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility, Dec. 20, 2024. NDI specialists wear protective gear when inspecting aircraft equipment for possible defects to ensure safety while working with chemicals. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Zeeshan Naeem)
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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 wipes a pitot sensing port on 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 wipes 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 sheet metal technician assigned to the 379th Expeditionary Maintenance Squadron prepares tools 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 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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