379th EMXS

SOUTHWEST ASIA -- Senior Airman Anthony Dodge, 379th Expeditionary Maintenance Squadron, applies chaffe wrapping on hydraulic hoses, while underneath a hydraulic test stand, to prevent hoses from bursting while in operation. Airman Dodge replaces all wrapping due to the wear and tear, intense heat and mechanical vibrations apply to the hoses. Airman Dodge is originally from Sioux City, Iowa deployed from MacDill Air Force Base, Fla. (U.S. Air Force photo/Tech. Sgt. Johnny Saldivar)

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379th EMXS

SOUTHWEST ASIA -- Senior Airman Anthony Dodge function checks a zip tie cutter while Airman 1st Class Lucas Lemoine prepares to use it to secure chaffe wrap on hydraulic test stand hoses at a Southwest Asia air base June 18. Due to the intense heat and mechanical vibrations on the hydraulic test stand wrapping has to be secured to prevent it from coming off. Both are assigned to 379th Expeditionary Maintenance Squadron. Airman Dodge is deployed from MacDill Air Force Base, Fla. and Airman Lemoine is deployed from Offutt Air Force Base, Neb. (U.S. Air Force photo/Tech. Sgt. Johnny Saldivar)

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SOUTHWEST ASIA -- Staff Sgt. Adam Tate, 379th Expeditionary Maintenance Squadron, squeezes through a tight space inside of a PD-501 ground cart air conditioner to change a faulty water pump June 18. The air conditioning unit cools the inside of an aircraft allowing maintenance crew to perform their duties. Sergeant Tate is originally from Batesville, Ark. deployed from Whiteman Air Force Base, Mo. (U.S. Air Force photo/Tech. Sgt. Johnny Saldivar)

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SOUTHWEST ASIA -- Senior Sean Scrivens, 379th Expeditionary Maintenance Squadron, removes bolts to de-panel a Dash-86 generator at a Southwest Asia air base June 18. Sergeant Bouldin removes panel to inspect control panel wire connections and ensure proper voltage on the terminal board. Sergeant Bouldin is originally from Hopkinsville, Ky. deployed from Whiteman Air Force Base, Mo. (U.S. Air Force photo/Tech. Sgt. Johnny Saldivar)

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Deployed maintainers get their hands dirty and the job done

Published June 22, 2008

379th EMXS

379th EMXS

379th EMXS

379th EMXS