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455th AEW Photos

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250811-F-PU288-1004

New tires rest against a truck in preparation for a tire change on a U.S. Air Force C-17 Globemaster III within the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility, Aug. 11, 2025. The C-17 is capable of rapid strategic airlift and has the ability to carry more than 170,000 pounds of cargo including personnel, vehicles and supplies. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Amanda Jett)
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250811-F-PU288-1160

U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Jesse Grigg, right, and Tech. Sgt. Wiley Hernandez, 156th Expeditionary Airlift Squadron crew chiefs, change the nose tire of a C-17 Globemaster III within the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility, Aug. 11, 2025. Crew chiefs are responsible for inspecting and troubleshooting aircraft before specialized maintenance teams begin repairs. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Amanda Jett)
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250811-F-PU288-1151

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Davin Lawrence, 156th Expeditionary Airlift Squadron crew chief, reviews the technical order during a tire change on a C-17 Globemaster III within the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility, Aug. 11, 2025. Crew chiefs are tasked with conducting preflight and postflight procedures to prepare aircraft for missions, and ensure proper recovery after landing. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Amanda Jett)
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250811-F-PU288-1120

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Caleb Dalton, 156th Expeditionary Airlift Squadron crew chief, prepares to change the nose tires on a C-17 Globemaster III within the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility, Aug. 11, 2025. The C-17 is capable of rapid strategic airlift and has the ability to carry more than 170,000 pounds of cargo including personnel, vehicles and supplies. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Amanda Jett)
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250811-F-PU288-1109

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Davin Lawrence, 156th Expeditionary Airlift Squadron crew chief, lifts a nose tire on a C-17 Globemaster III within the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility, Aug. 11, 2025. Crew chiefs are tasked with conducting preflight and postflight procedures to prepare aircraft for missions, and ensure proper recovery after landing. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Amanda Jett)
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250811-F-PU288-1050

U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Jesse Grigg, 156th Expeditionary Airlift Squadron crew chief, supervises a tire change on a C-17 Globemaster III within the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility, Aug. 11, 2025. Crew chiefs are tasked with conducting preflight and postflight procedures to prepare aircraft for missions and ensure proper recovery after landing. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Amanda Jett)
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250811-F-PU288-1049

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Caleb Dalton, 156th Expeditionary Airlift Squadron crew chief, observes a tire change on a C-17 Globemaster III within the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility, Aug. 11, 2025. Crew chiefs are responsible for inspecting and troubleshooting aircraft before coordinating with specialized maintenance teams for repair. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Amanda Jett)
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Wheel and tire Airmen build and maintain aircraft wheels

A U.S. Air Force KC-135 Stratotanker crew chief assigned to the 379th Expeditionary Maintenance Squadron wheel and tire shop adjusts tire pressure within the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility, Jan. 6, 2025. Wheel and tire Airmen conduct thorough pre-installation checks, including precise inflation to ensure aircraft wheels are ready for use. (U.S. Air Force photo)
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Wheel and tire Airmen build and maintain aircraft wheels

A U.S. Air Force KC-135 Stratotanker crew chief assigned to the 379th Expeditionary Maintenance Squadron wheel and tire shop attaches a hose to an aircraft wheel within the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility, Jan. 6, 2025. Wheel and tire Airmen conduct thorough pre-installation checks, including precise inflation to ensure aircraft wheels are ready for use. (U.S. Air Force photo)
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Wheel and tire Airmen build and maintain aircraft wheels

A U.S. Air Force KC-135 Stratotanker crew chief assigned to the 379th Expeditionary Maintenance Squadron wheel and tire shop pushes a button on a one-man tire assembly machine within the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility, Jan. 6, 2025. Wheel and tire Airmen disassemble and reassemble aircraft wheels to exact standards for safe and reliable flight operations. (U.S. Air Force photo)
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Wheel and tire Airmen build and maintain aircraft wheels

U.S. Air Force crew chiefs assigned to the 379th Expeditionary Maintenance Squadron wheel and tire shop torque bolts on an aircraft wheel within the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility, Jan. 6, 2025. Wheel and tire Airmen disassemble and reassemble aircraft wheels to exact standards for safe and reliable flight operations. (U.S. Air Force photo)
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Wheel and tire Airmen build and maintain aircraft wheels

A U.S. Air Force KC-135 Stratotanker crew chief assigned to the 379th Expeditionary Maintenance Squadron wheel and tire shop attaches bolts to an aircraft wheel within the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility, Jan. 6, 2025. The shop services multiple types of cargo and aerial refueling aircraft deployed to the 379th Air Expeditionary Wing, enabling safe and reliable air mobility operations in the region. (U.S. Air Force photo)
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Wheel and tire Airmen build and maintain aircraft wheels

U.S. Air Force KC-135 Stratotanker crew chief assigned to the 379th Expeditionary Maintenance Squadron wheel and tire shop attaches bolts to an aircraft wheel within the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility, Jan. 6, 2025. Wheel and tire Airmen support aircraft operations by building and maintaining wheels to enable safe taxiing and takeoff. (U.S. Air Force photo)
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Wheel and tire Airmen build and maintain aircraft wheels

A U.S. Air Force KC-135 Stratotanker crew chief assigned to the 379th Expeditionary Maintenance Squadron wheel and tire shop cleans an aircraft wheel within the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility, Jan. 6, 2025. Wheel and tire Airmen support aircraft operations by building and maintaining wheels to enable safe taxiing and takeoff. (U.S. Air Force photo)
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Wheel and tire Airmen build and maintain aircraft wheels

A U.S. Air Force KC-135 Stratotanker crew chief assigned to the 379th Expeditionary Maintenance Squadron wheel and tire shop tightens a screw on an aircraft wheel within the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility, Dec. 20, 2024. The shop services multiple types of cargo and aerial refueling aircraft deployed to the 379th Air Expeditionary Wing, enabling safe and reliable air mobility operations in the region.(U.S. Air Force photo)
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8th EAS maintains C-17s

Senior Airman Noah Brayton (left) and Airman 1st Class Luis De Leon, 8th Expeditionary Airlift Squadron aerospace propulsion specialists perform maintenance on a C-17 Globemaster III, at Al Udeid Air Base, Qatar, Jan. 17, 2023. These professionals play a critical part in keeping the Air Force’s Airmen and planes safe in the air. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Sahara L. Fales)
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8th EAS maintains C-17s

8th Expeditionary Airlift Squadron Airmen perform maintenance on a C-17 Globemaster III, Jan. 17, 2023 at Al Udeid Air Base, Qatar. These professionals play a critical part in keeping the Air Force’s Airmen and planes safe in the air. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Sahara L. Fales)
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8th EAS maintains C-17s

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Vince Sarmiento (left) and Senior Airman Noah Brayton, 8th Expeditionary Airlift Squadron aerospace propulsion specialists, perform maintenance on a C-17 Globemaster III engine, at Al Udeid Air Base, Qatar, Jan. 17, 2023. Aerospace propulsion specialists test, maintain and repair all parts of the engine. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Sahara L. Fales)
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8th EAS maintains C-17s

Senior Airman Noah Brayton, 8th Expeditionary Airlift Squadron aerospace propulsion specialist, performs maintenance on a C-17 Globemaster III engine, Jan. 17, 2023, at Al Udeid Air Base, Qatar. Aerospace propulsion specialists test, maintain and repair all parts of the engine. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Sahara L. Fales)
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8th EAS maintains C-17s

Airman 1st Class Luis De Leon, 8th Expeditionary Airlift Squadron aerospace propulsion specialist, grabs tools from a toolbox, Jan. 17, 2023, at Al Udeid Air Base, Qatar. These professionals play a critical part in keeping the Air Force’s Airmen and planes safe in the air. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Sahara L. Fales)
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