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379 ELRS vehicle maintenance implements innovative nitrogen gas testing method for air conditioning systems

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Charles Penov, 379th Expeditionary Logistics Readiness Squadron vehicle maintenance noncommissioned officer in charge, stands beside an innovative system he created using nitrogen gas to safely check for leaks in vehicle air conditioning lines within the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility, Dec. 23, 2025. Penov implemented the system after identifying shortfalls with the previous system, leading to faster repair times and increased vehicle availability throughout the installation. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Justin Norton)
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379 ELRS vehicle maintenance implements innovative nitrogen gas testing method for air conditioning systems

U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Stephen Frane, 379th Expeditionary Logistics Readiness Squadron vehicle maintenance technician, replaces a leaking air conditioning component underneath a bus within the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility, Dec. 23, 2025. Frane used an innovative nitrogen testing method to quickly identify the source of the leak, fixing it quickly and returning the bus to service ensuring service members around the installation continue to receive transportation. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Justin Norton)
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379 ELRS vehicle maintenance implements innovative nitrogen gas testing method for air conditioning systems

U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Stephen Frane, 379th Expeditionary Logistics Readiness Squadron vehicle maintenance technician, replaces a leaking air conditioning component underneath a bus within the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility, Dec. 23, 2025. Frane used an innovative nitrogen testing method to quickly identify the source of the leak, fixing it quickly and returning the bus to service ensuring service members around the installation continue to receive transportation. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Justin Norton)
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379 ELRS vehicle maintenance implements innovative nitrogen gas testing method for air conditioning systems

Nitrogen gas leaks from an air conditioning line and interacts with soapy water producing bubbles during a vehicle inspection within the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility, Dec. 23, 2025. U.S. Air Force vehicle maintenance technicians from the 379th Expeditionary Logistics Readiness Squadron use an innovative nitrogen pressurization method to quickly and safely find leaks in air conditioning systems, enabling faster fixes of faulty equipment. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Justin Norton)
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“Leave the Game Better Than You Found It” – How One Airman Transformed Vehicle Inspections

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Richard Williams, 378th Expeditionary Security Forces Squadron visitor control center leader, demonstrates the steps drivers must follow when entering the vehicle search area in the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility, April 1, 2025. The signs were recently installed to help guide drivers and improve inspection efficiency. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Shaei Rodriguez)
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“Leave the Game Better Than You Found It” – How One Airman Transformed Vehicle Inspections

U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Daniel Velasquez, 378th Expeditionary Security Forces Squadron physical security noncommissioned officer in charge, poses for a photo on the catwalk he led the effort to establish in the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility, April 1, 2025. Velasquez earned a forklift certification while deployed and used those skills to construct a temporary vehicle search area, ensuring operations continued seamlessly during renovations. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Shaei Rodriguez)
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“Leave the Game Better Than You Found It” – How One Airman Transformed Vehicle Inspections

Airmen assigned to the 378th Expeditionary Security Forces Squadron inspect commercial vehicles in the newly revamped vehicle search area in the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility, April 1, 2025. The new search area has improved efficiency, allowing Airmen to inspect vehicles thoroughly in just seven minutes. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Shaei Rodriguez)
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“Leave the Game Better Than You Found It” – How One Airman Transformed Vehicle Inspections

U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Jazmine Rivas, 378th Expeditionary Security Forces Squadron visitor control center member, uses a mirror to inspect the underside of a commercial vehicle in the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility, March 31, 2025. VCC members use the mirror to check for newly installed parts under trucks, which could indicate tampering. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Shaei Rodriguez)
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“Leave the Game Better Than You Found It” – How One Airman Transformed Vehicle Inspections

U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Carter McKinney, 378th Expeditionary Security Forces Squadron visitor control center member, swabs a steering wheel for bomb-making material residue during a vehicle inspection in the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility, March 31, 2025. The sample is then tested to detect trace or bulk amounts of drugs and explosives. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Shaei Rodriguez)
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“Leave the Game Better Than You Found It” – How One Airman Transformed Vehicle Inspections

U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Jazmine Rivas, 378th Expeditionary Security Forces Squadron visitor control center member, inspects a commercial vehicle from a newly installed catwalk in the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility, March 31, 2025. The catwalk improves efficiency and safety during vehicle inspections. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Shaei Rodriguez)
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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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389th Phase Section Keeps F-15E Strike Eagles in Fighting Shape

Senior Airman Wesley Tynes, 389th Expeditionary Fighter Generation Squadron, Phase Section crew chief, conducts an inspection on an F-15E Strike Eagle at an undisclosed location, Southwest Asia, Nov. 15, 2022. The Phase Section performs preventative maintenance through exhaustive inspections to detect failing components before they cause operational problems. (U.S. Air Force photo by: Tech. Sgt. Jim Bentley)
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389th Phase Section Keeps F-15E Strike Eagles in Fighting Shape

Senior Airman Wesley Tynes, 389th Expeditionary Fighter Generation Squadron, Phase Section crew chief, conducts an inspection on an F-15E Strike Eagle at an undisclosed location, Southwest Asia, Nov. 15, 2022. The Phase Section performs preventative maintenance through exhaustive inspections to detect failing components before they cause operational problems. (U.S. Air Force photo by: Tech. Sgt. Jim Bentley)
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