Maintenance: Making the Air Power world go ‘round

U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Aaron Blakeney, 25th Fighter Generation Squadron weapons load crew member, conducts operations checks at Osan Air Base, Republic of Korea, Sept. 6, 2023. Being a maintainer calls for heightened attention to detail, as they are responsible for fixing mechanical issues and conducting thorough inspections of their assigned weapon systems or aircraft. Maintainers play a pivotal role in guaranteeing the reliability and performance of military aircraft to conduct continuous mission support. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Tristan Truesdell)

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Maintenance: Making the Air Power world go ‘round

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Joanna Garza, 25th Fighter Generation Squadron weapons load crew member, climbs into the cockpit of an A-10C Thunderbolt II during an inspection at Osan Air Base, Republic of Korea, Sept. 6, 2023. Weapons load crew members are responsible for maintaining the weapon systems and other components that contribute to the firing or munition power of each aircraft. These Airmen thoroughly inspect an A-10 to ensure there are no cracks or damage to the internals which could potentially delay it from providing for the 51st Fighter Wing’s mission through close air support. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Tristan Truesdell)

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Maintenance: Making the Air Power world go ‘round

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Joanna Garza, 25th Fighter Generation Squadron weapons load crew member, performs an operations check in the cockpit of an A-10 Thunderbolt II during an inspection in the phase hangar at Osan Air Base, Republic of Korea, Sept. 6, 2023. When aircraft are relocated to the phase hangar, they undergo thorough inspections to ensure the integrity of both internal and external components such as electronics, avionics, hydraulics and more, are combat-ready and operational for continuous mission support. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Tristan Truesdell)

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Maintenance: Making the Air Power world go ‘round

U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Samuel Hawley, 25th Fighter Generation Squadron inspection section apprentice, inspects A-10C Thunderbolt II parts at Osan Air Base, Republic of Korea, Sept. 6, 2023. Maintainers are responsible for fixing mechanical issues and conducting thorough inspections of their assigned weapon systems or aircraft. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Tristan Truesdell)

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Maintenance: Making the Air Power world go ‘round

U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Aaron Blakeney, 25th Fighter Generation Squadron weapons load crew member, conducts operations checks on an A-10C Thunderbolt II at Osan Air Base, Republic of Korea, Sept. 6, 2023. As maintainers, these Airmen possess deep knowledge of their aircraft systems, engines, avionics and more, to keep their respective aircraft operational 24/7 and ready to fight tonight at a moment’s notice. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Tristan Truesdell)

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Maintenance: Making the Air Power world go ‘round

Published Sept. 11, 2023
By Staff Sgt. Tristan Truesdell
51st Fighter Wing Public Affairs

OSAN AIR BASE, Republic of Korea -- U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Aaron Blakeney, 25th Fighter Generation Squadron weapons load crew member, conducts operations checks at Osan Air Base, Republic of Korea, Sept. 6, 2023. Being a maintainer calls for heightened attention to detail, as they are responsible for fixing mechanical issues and conducting thorough inspections of their assigned weapon systems or aircraft. Maintainers play a pivotal role in guaranteeing the reliability and performance of military aircraft to conduct continuous mission support. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Tristan Truesdell)