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U.S. Airman 1st Class William Willis, left, and Airman 1st Class Eli Kearns, both 379th Expeditionary Maintenance Squadron wheel and tire journeymen, use a torque calibration machine to tighten bolts within the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility, Aug. 20, 2025. The 379th EMXS wheel and tire section disassembles, inspects, repairs, builds, and delivers wheels and tires to support the 379th Air Expeditionary Wing’s mission to generate combat airpower. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Amanda Jett)

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U.S. Airman 1st Class William Willis, right, and Airman 1st Class Eli Kearns, both 379th Expeditionary Maintenance Squadron wheel and tire journeymen, screw bolts onto a tire rim within the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility, Aug. 20, 2025. Wheel and tire Airmen conduct inspections and maintenance to ensure aircraft wheels are properly prepared for flight operations. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Amanda Jett)

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U.S. Airman 1st Class Eli Kearns, 379th Expeditionary Maintenance Squadron wheel and tire journeyman, presses the button of a torque calibration machine within the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility, Aug. 20, 2025. The 379th EMXS wheel and tire section disassembles, inspects, repairs, builds and delivers wheels and tires to support the 379th Air Expeditionary Wing’s mission to generate combat airpower. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Amanda Jett)

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U.S. Airman 1st Class William Willis, left, and Airman 1st Class Eli Kearns, both 379th Expeditionary Maintenance Squadron wheel and tire journeymen, prepare bolts for a tire overhaul within the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility, Aug. 20, 2025. The wheel and tire shop supports multiple types of cargo and aerial refueling aircraft, enabling the safe taxiing and takeoff of assets. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Amanda Jett)

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From the left, U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Adam McPhail, 379th Expeditionary Maintenance Squadron section chief, Staff Sgt. Dakota Eck, 379th EMXS noncommissioned officer in charge of the wheel and tire shop and Airman 1st Class Eli Kearns, 379th EMXS Squadron wheel and tire journeyman, pose for a photo within the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility, Aug. 20, 2025. The wheel and tire shop supports multiple types of cargo and aerial refueling aircraft, enabling the safe taxiing and takeoff of assets. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Amanda Jett)

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U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Dakota Eck, 379th Expeditionary Maintenance Squadron noncommissioned officer in charge of the wheel and tire shop, completes a tire overhaul within the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility, Aug. 20, 2025. The wheel and tire shop supports multiple types of cargo and aerial refueling aircraft, enabling the safe taxiing and takeoff of assets. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Amanda Jett)

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U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Dakota Eck, 379th Expeditionary Maintenance Squadron noncommissioned officer in charge of the wheel and tire shop, applies grease to a bearing within the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility, Aug. 20, 2025. The 379th EMXS wheel and tire section disassembles, inspects, repairs, builds, and delivers wheels and tires to support the 379th Air Expeditionary Wing’s mission to generate combat airpower. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Amanda Jett)

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U.S. Airman 1st Class William Willis, 379th Expeditionary Maintenance Squadron wheel and tire journeyman, rolls a tire within the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility, Aug. 20, 2025. Wheel and tire Airmen conduct inspections and maintenance to ensure aircraft wheels are properly prepared for flight operations. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Amanda Jett)

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