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455th EMXS: Keeping the Vipers alive

By Senior Airman Justyn M. Freeman, 455th Air Expeditionary Wing Public Affairs / Published August 25, 2016

Senior Airman Michael Nemec, 455th Expeditionary Maintenance Squadron crew chief, installs an angle gear box on an F-16C Fighting Falcon, Bagram Airfield, Afghanistan, Aug. 22, 2016. The gear box transfers power to the leading edge flap torque shaft to help the aircraft achieve lift during takeoff. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Justyn M. Freeman)
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Staff Sgt. Ethan Van Dam, 455th Expeditionary Maintenance Squadron crew chief, installs counter pins for a torque shaft for an F-16C Fighting Falcon, Bagram Airfield, Afghanistan, Aug. 22, 2016. The torque shaft in the wing of the aircraft to help it achieve lift during takeoff. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Justyn M. Freeman)
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The 455th Expeditionary Maintenance Squadron Phase flight conducts a 300 hour inspection on an F-16C Fighting Falcon, Bagram Airfield, Afghanistan, Aug. 22, 2016. This aircraft is going through phase maintenance where members of the 455th EMXS phase flight closely inspect the aircraft for cracks and other types of damage, verifying that the 30 plus year old aircraft is safe to fly. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Justyn M. Freeman)
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Technical Sgt. Freddie Candelaria, 455th Expeditionary Maintenance Squadron crew chief, installs torque shaft on an F-16C Fighting Falcon, Bagram Airfield, Afghanistan, Aug. 22, 2016. The torque shaft in the wing of the aircraft to help it achieve lift during takeoff. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Justyn M. Freeman)
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Staff Sgt. Dustin Lesperance, 455th Expeditionary Maintenance Squadron crew chief, inspects a rotor on an F-16C Fighting Falcon, Bagram Airfield, Afghanistan, Aug. 22, 2016. Phase Airmen are assigned specific sections of the aircraft to ensure it is thoroughly inspected. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Justyn M. Freeman)
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Staff Sgt. Juan Flores, 455th Expeditionary Maintenance Squadron electrical environment engineer, conducts a wire inspection on an F-16C Fighting Falcon, Bagram Airfield, Afghanistan, Aug. 22, 2016. During a 300 hour inspection, wires are checked for chafing, fire safety purposes, and to make sure major components are able to function properly. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Justyn M. Freeman)
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BAGRAM AIRFIELD, Afghanistan -- Senior Airman Michael Nemec, 455th Expeditionary Maintenance Squadron crew chief, installs an angle gear box on an F-16C Fighting Falcon, Bagram Airfield, Afghanistan, Aug. 22, 2016. The gear box transfers power to the leading edge flap torque shaft to help the aircraft achieve lift during takeoff. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Justyn M. Freeman)