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51st MXS pioneers field level repairs, traditionally outsourced

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Alan Roseman, 51st Maintenance Squadron aircraft structural maintenance craftsman, prepares a hot bonder at Osan Air Base, Republic of Korea, Feb. 8, 2024. A primary function of the hot bonder is to create a vacuum seal and regulate pressure. The 51st MXS utilizes technology that ultimately optimizes the performance of the 51st Fighter Wing aircraft. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Brittany Russell)
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51st MXS pioneers field level repairs, traditionally outsourced

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Alan Roseman, 51st Maintenance Squadron aircraft structural maintenance craftsman, prepares a vacuum seal hose at Osan Air Base, Republic of Korea, Feb. 8, 2024. The pressure going through the hose is regulated to ensure a smooth, seamless seal of fiberglass laid on the structure. Precision in structural aircraft maintenance is paramount to guaranteeing peak performance of 51st Fighter Wing aircraft. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Brittany Russell)
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51st MXS pioneers field level repairs, traditionally outsourced

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Sean Soriano, left, and Staff Sgt. Alan Roseman, 51st Maintenance Squadron aircraft structural maintenance craftsmen, trim a porous separator film at Osan Air Base, Republic of Korea, Feb. 8, 2024. This material is used in conjunction with resin and fiberglass to help create new aircraft structures. The 51st MXS follows tedious guidelines to optimize the functionality of the aircraft. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Brittany Russell)
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51st MXS pioneers field level repairs, traditionally outsourced

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Sean Soriano, 51st Maintenance Squadron aircraft structural maintenance craftsman, pours resin onto a mold at Osan Air Base, Republic of Korea, Feb. 8, 2024. The resin works as an adhesive for layering fiberglass, a key step in ensuring the durability and reliability of 51st Fighter Wing aircraft components. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Brittany Russell)
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51st MXG hosts annual Load Crew Competition

Members from the 51st Munitions Squadron, participate in the annual bomb building and weapons Load Crew Competition at Osan Air Base, Republic of Korea, Jan. 19, 2024. Members assembled a GBU-54, which is a 500-pound precision weapon equipped with a special targeting system. This annual competition provides a hands-on opportunity for Airmen to refine their technical expertise and teamwork. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Brittany Russell)
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51st MXG hosts annual Load Crew Competition

U.S. Airmen from the 51st Munitions Squadron participate in the annual Load Crew Competition at Osan Air Base, Republic of Korea, Jan. 19, 2024. During the competition, conventional maintenance technicians must disassemble and reassemble munitions and are judged on speed and technical accuracy. This annual competition enhances preparedness and ensures effective responses to potential contingencies. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Brittany Russell)
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51st MXG hosts annual Load Crew Competition

U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Henry Winkler, 51st Maintenance Group loading standardization crew member, inspects the installation process of a GBU-54 during the annual Load Crew Competition at Osan Air Base, Republic of Korea, Jan. 19, 2024. These competitions allow Airmen to showcase their capabilities and build comradery with other units. Building mutual trust and improving teamwork is essential in executing missions with precision and cohesion. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Brittany Russell)
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51st MXG hosts annual Load Crew Competition

Members from the 51st Munitions Squadron participate in the annual Load Crew Competition at Osan Air Base, Republic of Korea, Jan. 19, 2024. During the competition, conventional maintenance technicians are graded on their speed and technical accuracy. This fosters a challenging and controlled environment that enables Airmen to enhance their skills, ensuring they are executing the mission to the best of their ability. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Brittany Russell)
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51st MXG hosts annual Load Crew Competition

U.S. Air Force Col. Todd A. Wydra, 51st Maintenance Group commander, commends participants after the annual Load Crew Competition at Osan Air Base, Republic of Korea, Jan. 19, 2024. This competition gives members from different units the opportunity to build comradery and learn from one another. Events like this serves as a catalyst for heightened motivation, teamwork, and skill refinement, all of which enhance their collective capabilities and readiness. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Brittany Russell)
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51st MXG hosts annual Load Crew Competition

U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Bryan Alejos Angviano, 25th Fighter Generation Squadron weapons load crew member, waves to a crowd during the annual bomb-building and weapons Load Crew Competition at Osan Air Base, Republic of Korea, Jan. 19, 2024. This friendly competition between the units cultivates a positive and motivational environment, encouraging Airmen to continually strive for excellence. A high standard of performance ensures the 51st Fighter Wing mission is executed with precision, reliability and effectiveness. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Brittany Russell)
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51st MXG hosts annual Load Crew Competition

U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Jonathan Gonzalez, 25th Fighter Generation Squadron weapons load crew member, checks a technical order at Osan Air Base, Republic of Korea, Jan. 19, 2024. Technical orders are used to verify steps, notes, cautions and warnings have been complied with while loading weapons onto aircraft. Meticulous attention to detail enhances mission execution by minimizing risk of errors and ensuring precision. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Brittany Russell)
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51st MXG hosts annual Load Crew Competition

Evaluators from the 51st Munitions Squadron inspect a GBU-54 for technical accuracy during the annual Load Crew Competition at Osan Air Base, Republic of Korea, Jan. 19, 2024. As part of the process to determine the winning group, inspections are conducted to ensure technical accuracy. These competitions refine Airmen’s skills and problem-solving capabilities, ensuring they are at the top of their game when executing their mission. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Brittany Russell)
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Vigilant Defense 24: Osan demonstrates ALS capabilities

A U.S. Air Force A-10C Thunderbolt II lands on an alternate landing strip during Vigilant Defense 24 at Osan Air Base, Republic of Korea, Oct. 30, 2023. The reallocation of flightline space allows pilots to continue flying operations despite damage to the main runway. VD24 is a routine training event that tests the military capabilities across the peninsula, allowing combined and joint training at both the operational and tactical levels. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Thomas Sjoberg)
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Vigilant Defense 24: Osan demonstrates ALS capabilities

A U.S. Air Force F-16 Fighting Falcon stops on an alternate landing strip using a Mobile Aircraft Arresting System during Vigilant Defense 24 at Osan Air Base, Republic of Korea, Oct. 30, 2023. In contingency environments, the ALS is activated when the main runway sustains heavy damage, which allows pilots to maintain readiness and continue flying operations. VD24 is a routine training event that tests the military capabilities across the peninsula, allowing combined and joint training at both the operational and tactical levels. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Thomas Sjoberg)
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Vigilant Defense 24: Osan demonstrates ALS capabilities

A U.S. Air Force F-16 Fighting Falcon stops on an alternate landing strip using a Mobile Aircraft Arresting System during Vigilant Defense 24 at Osan Air Base, Republic of Korea, Oct. 30, 2023. The taxiway on the flightline becomes an active air strip when the ALS is activated. VD24 is a routine training event that tests the military capabilities across the peninsula, allowing combined and joint training at both the operational and tactical levels. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Thomas Sjoberg)
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Vigilant Defense 24: Osan demonstrates ALS capabilities

A U.S. Air Force F-16 Fighting Falcon stops on an alternate landing strip using a Mobile Aircraft Arresting System during Vigilant Defense 24 at Osan Air Base, Republic of Korea, Oct. 30, 2023. In contingency environments, the ALS is activated when the main runway sustains heavy damage, which allows pilots to maintain readiness and continue flying operations. VD24 is a routine training event that tests the military capabilities across the peninsula, allowing combined and joint training at both the operational and tactical levels. Training is conducted throughout the year to generate combat airpower at a moment’s notice, affirming the commitment to the ROK remains ironclad and ensures regional stability throughout the Indo-Pacific. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Thomas Sjoberg)
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Vigilant Defense 24: Osan demonstrates ALS capabilities

A U.S. Air Force A-10C Thunderbolt II takes off using an alternate landing strip during Vigilant Defense 24 at Osan Air Base, Republic of Korea, Oct. 30, 2023. The reallocation of flightline space allows pilots to continue flying operations despite damage to the main runway. VD24 is a routine training event that tests the military capabilities across the peninsula, allowing combined and joint training at both the operational and tactical levels. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Thomas Sjoberg)
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Vigilant Defense 24: Osan demonstrates ALS capabilities

A U.S. Air Force A-10C Thunderbolt II takes off using an alternate landing strip during Vigilant Defense 24 at Osan Air Base, Republic of Korea, Oct. 30, 2023. In contingency environments, the ALS is activated when the main runway sustains heavy damage, which allows pilots to maintain readiness and continue flying operations. VD24 is a routine training event that tests the military capabilities across the peninsula, allowing combined and joint training at both the operational and tactical levels. Training is conducted throughout the year to generate combat airpower at a moment’s notice, affirming the commitment to the ROK remains ironclad and ensures regional stability throughout the Indo-Pacific. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Thomas Sjoberg)
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Vigilant Defense 24: Osan demonstrates ALS capabilities

U.S. Air Force F-16 Fighting Falcons taxi down an alternate landing strip during Vigilant Defense 24 at Osan Air Base, Republic of Korea, Oct. 30, 2023. In contingency environments, the ALS is activated when the main runway sustains heavy damage, which allows pilots to maintain readiness and continue flying operations. VD24 is a routine training event that tests the military capabilities across the peninsula, allowing combined and joint training at both the operational and tactical levels. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Thomas Sjoberg)
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Vigilant Defense 24: Osan demonstrates ALS capabilities

231030-F-QO603-1240 A U.S. Air Force F-16 Fighting Falcon taxis down an alternate landing strip during Vigilant Defense 24 at Osan Air Base, Republic of Korea, Oct. 30, 2023. The reallocation of flightline space allows pilots to continue flying operations despite damage to the main runway. VD24 is a routine training event that tests the military capabilities across the peninsula, allowing combined and joint training at both the operational and tactical levels. Training is conducted throughout the year to generate combat airpower at a moment’s notice, affirming the commitment to the ROK remains ironclad and ensures regional stability throughout the Indo-Pacific. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Thomas Sjoberg)
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