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100th MXS Airman balances family, mission

U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Tyler Harvey, 100th Maintenance Squadron shift leader of consolidated tool kits, gets in a government-owned vehicle to head to a tanker needing maintenance Sept. 13, 2016, on RAF Mildenhall, England. Harvey receives calls over the radio on a regular basis for fuel leaks, inoperative components and troubleshooting. (U.S. Air Force photo by Gina Randall)

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100th MXS Airman balances family, mission

U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Tyler Harvey, 100th Maintenance Squadron shift leader of consolidated tool kits, moves a Halon fire bottle Sept. 13, 2016, on RAF Mildenhall, England. Harvey checks them for their inspection period and for serviceability. The fire bottles must be inspected prior to maintenance, monthly, and annually, for serviceability. (U.S. Air Force photo by Gina Randall)

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100th MXS Airman has bright future ahead

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Anthony Sweat, 100th Maintenance Squadron nondestructive inspection journeyman, uses an ultrasonic test unit to perform an inspection Sept. 2, 2015, on RAF Mildenhall, England. The machine is able to transmit sound through a transducer into a test part where it’s analyzed on the screen to determine if any underlying defects exist. (U.S. Air Force photo by Gina Randall/Released)

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100th MXS Airman has bright future ahead

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Anthony Sweat, 100th Maintenance Squadron nondestructive inspection journeyman, uses an ultrasonic couplant on an inspection standard for an inspection Sept. 2, 2015, on RAF Mildenhall, England. The inspection requires a liquid medium so sound can be transmitted into the part without interference. (U.S. Air Force photo by Gina Randall/Released)

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100th MXS Airman has bright future ahead

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Anthony Sweat, 100th Maintenance Squadron nondestructive inspection journeyman, uses a specialized optical lens Sept. 2, 2015, on RAF Mildenhall, England. Using these lens means he’s able to measure and pinpoint specific discontinuities on radiographic film for weld certifications. (U.S. Air Force photo by Gina Randall/Released)

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100th MXS Airman has bright future ahead

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Anthony Sweat, 100th Maintenance Squadron nondestructive inspection journeyman, uses an ultraviolet blacklight Sept. 2, 2015, on RAF Mildenhall, England. Using this blacklight means Sweat is able to see indications that fluoresce after the part has been coated with a specific chemical baths. (U.S. Air Force photo by Gina Randall/Released)

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100th MXS Airman has bright future ahead

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Anthony Sweat, 100th Maintenance Squadron nondestructive inspection journeyman, uses a magnetic particle unit Sept. 2, 2015, on RAF Mildenhall, England. Sweat applies electrical currents through test parts to induce magnetic fields where a special chemical bath is used to inspect for structural integrity of ferrous metals. (U.S. Air Force photo by Gina Randall/Released)

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100th MXS Airman has bright future ahead

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Anthony Sweat, 100th Maintenance Squadron nondestructive inspection journeyman, checks paperwork in a parts log Sept. 2, 2015, on RAF Mildenhall, England. Sweat reviews this log to properly document and track inspections on aircraft and aircraft support equipment. (U.S. Air Force photo by Gina Randall/Released)

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100th MXS Airmen hard at work

U.S. Air Force Airmen assigned to the 100th Maintenance Squadron make repairs on a KC-135 Stratotanker aircraft assigned to the 100th Air Refueling Wing at Royal Air Force Mildenhall, England, April 7, 2022. The Airmen work on the structural integrity of the aircraft to ensure continued operability. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Alvaro Villagomez)

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100th MXS Airmen hard at work

U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Cesar Vivas, 100th Maintenance Squadron aircraft structural maintenance journeyman, drills a hole into a sheet of metal at Royal Air Force Mildenhall, England, April 7, 2022. The sheet metal shop, which also includes the corrosion control section, is responsible for the structural integrity of all of RAF Mildenhall’s assigned aircraft. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Alvaro Villagomez)

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100th MXS Airmen hard at work

U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Collin Evans, 100th Maintenance Squadron aircraft structural maintenance journeyman, selects a drill bit from a tool box at Royal Air Force Mildenhall, England, April 7, 2022. The sheet metal shop, which also includes the corrosion control section, is responsible for the structural integrity of all of RAF Mildenhall’s assigned aircraft. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Alvaro Villagomez)

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100th MXS Airmen hard at work

U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Collin Evans, 100th Maintenance Squadron aircraft structural maintenance journeyman, drills a hole through sheet metal at Royal Air Force Mildenhall, England, April 7, 2022. The sheet metal shop, which also includes the corrosion control section, is responsible for the structural integrity of all of RAF Mildenhall’s assigned aircraft. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Alvaro Villagomez)

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100th MXS Airmen hard at work

U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Cesar Vivas, 100th Maintenance Squadron aircraft structural maintenance journeyman, cuts a piece of sheet metal with a saw at Royal Air Force Mildenhall, England, April 7, 2022. The sheet metal shop, which also includes the corrosion control section, is responsible for the structural integrity of all of RAF Mildenhall’s assigned aircraft. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Alvaro Villagomez)

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100th MXS Airmen perform ISO inspection

U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Joshua Heffernan, left, 100th Maintenance Squadron aerospace propulsion apprentice from Syracuse, N.Y., and U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class James Greer, 100th MXS aerospace propulsion journeyman from McAllister, Okla., work on a KC-135 Stratotanker engine during an isochronal inspection Aug. 14, 2014, on RAF Mildenhall, England. Aircraft undergo ISO inspections, which occur at set intervals for each plane, to ensure they are mission-ready and safe to fly. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Dillon Johnston/Released)

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100th MXS Airmen perform ISO inspection

U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Joshua Heffernan, 100th Maintenance Squadron aerospace propulsion apprentice from Syracuse, N.Y., tightens a nut on a KC-135 Stratotanker engine during an isochronal inspection Aug. 14, 2014, on RAF Mildenhall, England. Each part of the aircraft is meticulously checked over for any defects which could cause the plane to be unfit for flight during an ISO inspection which occurs at set intervals for each plane. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Dillon Johnston/Released)

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100th MXS Airmen perform ISO inspection

U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Trevor Tesmer, 100th Maintenance Squadron aircraft hydraulics systems journeyman from Howell, Mich., works on the boom of a KC-135 Stratotanker during an isochronal inspection Aug. 14, 2014 on RAF Mildenhall, England. During the inspection, which occurs at set intervals for each plane, it was found that the boom attached to the plane was failing, so it was completely replaced. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Dillon Johnston/Released)

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100th MXS Airmen perform ISO inspection

U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Davon Hutchinson, 100th Maintenance Squadron aircraft hydraulics systems journeyman from Mount Holly, N.J., finishes repairing a boom on a KC-135 Stratotanker during an isochronal inspection Aug. 14, 2014, on RAF Mildenhall, England. During the inspection, which occur at set intervals for each plane, it was found that the boom attached to the plane was failing, so it was completely replaced. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Dillon Johnston/Released)

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100th MXS Airmen perform ISO inspection

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Corey Shipe, 100th Maintenance Squadron sheet metal craftsman from Savage, Md., attaches nuts to the undercarriage of a KC-135 Stratotanker during an isochronal inspection Aug. 14, 2014, on RAF Mildenhall, England. Each part of the aircraft is meticulously checked for any defects which could cause the plane to be unfit for flight over during an ISO inspection which occurs at set intervals for each plane. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Dillon Johnston/Released)

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100th MXS Airmen perform ISO inspection

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Adam Taylor, 100th Maintenance Squadron crew chief from Houston, Texas, screws paneling on to the wing of a KC-135 Stratotanker during an isochronal inspection, which occurs at set intervals for each plane, Aug. 14, 2014, on RAF Mildenhall, England. Panels are removed from the plane to access parts which need to be repaired or replaced. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Dillon Johnston/Released)

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100th MXS Airmen perform ISO inspection

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. James Roddel, 100th Maintenance Squadron repair and reclamation journeyman from Libertyville, Ill., pulls a cable through the length of a wing on a KC-135 Stratotanker during an isochronal inspection, which occur at set intervals for each plane, Aug. 14, 2014, on RAF Mildenhall, England. Because of blending in the cable, which is identified by the metal strands of wire in the cable being pushed together and appearing as one, the cable needed to be replaced. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Dillon Johnston/Released)

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