Osan Phase Hangar Operations

U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Kenneth Serrano Vazquez, 25th Fighter Generation Squadron crew chief, operates an A-10C Thunderbolt II during an aircraft phase inspection at Osan Air Base, Republic of Korea, Jan. 12, 2023. An A-10C is brought in every 600 hours for a phase inspection to conduct additional maintenance requirements. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Trevor Gordnier)

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Osan Phase Hangar Operations

U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Trey Patterson, 25th Fighter Generation Squadron crew chief, inspects the tail of an A-10C Thunderbolt II during a phase inspection at Osan Air Base, Republic of Korea, Jan. 12, 2023. Once in the phase hanger, aircraft are given a full inspection to ensure the hard-to-reach components are fully operational. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Trevor Gordnier)

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Osan Phase Hangar Operations

U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Trey Patterson, 25th Fighter Generation Squadron crew chief, uses a digital force gauge during phase inspections at Osan Air Base, Republic of Korea, Jan. 12, 2023. Aircraft are subjected to extreme conditions when flying. Phase inspections allow Airmen to maintain aircraft operational requirements, ensuring wear-and-tear is minimized. (U.S. Air Force Photo by Senior Airman Trevor Gordnier)

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Osan Phase Hangar Operations

U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Zewdi Matthews, 25th Fighter Generation Squadron (FGS) crew chief, inspects the tail of an A-10C Thunderbolt II during a phase inspection at Osan Air Base, Republic of Korea, Jan. 12, 2023. 25th FGS Airmen work day and night in the phase hangar to ensure aircraft components are functional so they can continue to serve as reliable combat assets at any given time. (U.S. Air Force Photo by Senior Airman Trevor Gordnier)

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U.S. Air Force Airmen assigned to the 25th Fighter Generation Squadron read over a phase inspection checklist at Osan Air Base, Republic of Korea, Jan. 12, 2023. The phase hangar brings together multiple shops to collaborate and is a dedicated area for in-depth maintenance on aircraft. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Trevor Gordnier)

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Osan Phase Hangar Operations

Published Jan. 20, 2023
By Senior Airman Trevor Gordnier
51st Fighter Wing Public Affairs

OSAN AIR BASE, Republic of Korea -- U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Kenneth Serrano Vazquez, 25th Fighter Generation Squadron crew chief, operates an A-10C Thunderbolt II during an aircraft phase inspection at Osan Air Base, Republic of Korea, Jan. 12, 2023. An A-10C is brought in every 600 hours for a phase inspection to conduct additional maintenance requirements. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Trevor Gordnier)