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Persistence Pays Off: AFRC-Funded EOD Facility Boosts Luke AFB’s Explosive Capabilities

944th Fighter Wing Engineering Technician, Mr. Chuck Tehan accepts a plaque from Chief Master Sgt. Carlos Sanchez, 56th Civil Engineer Squadron Explosive Ordnance Disposal flight chief, at the EOD Ribbon Cutting Ceremony for their new mezzanine at Luke Air Force Base, Ariz., June 3, 2025. Tehan was instrumental is the new facility being funded and followed up regularly to make sure timelines and needs were being met. (U.S. Air Force Photo by MSgt Courtney Richardson)
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Persistence Pays Off: AFRC-Funded EOD Facility Boosts Luke AFB’s Explosive Capabilities

Explosive Ordnance Disposal Airmen from the 56th and 944th Fighter Wing pose for a group photo underneath their new mezzanine after the EOD Ribbon Cutting Ceremony at Luke Air Force Base, Ariz., June 3, 2025. The new space will support millions of dollars in deployable equipment. (U.S. Air Force Photo by MSgt Courtney Richardson)
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Persistence Pays Off: AFRC-Funded EOD Facility Boosts Luke AFB’s Explosive Capabilities

Col. Reginald Trujillo, 944th Mission Support Group commander and Col. Peter Abercrombie, 56th MSG commander, cut the ribbon on the new Explosive Ordnance Disposal mezzanine, at Luke Air Force Base, Ariz., June 3, 2025. The previous infrastructure was unsafe for equipment storage and Airmen movements. (U.S. Air Force Photo by MSgt Courtney Richardson)
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One of two former military trucks acquired by the Columbia County Fire District 3 in Washington state through the DoD Firefighter Program.
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A U.S. Air Force MQ-9 Reaper remotely piloted aircraft, assigned to the 432nd Wing, taxis toward the runway at Creech Air Force Base, Nevada, April 15, 2025. The MQ-9's capabilities make it uniquely qualified to conduct irregular warfare operations in support of combatant commander objectives.
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U.S. Air Force Maj. Even Taylor, 559th Flying Training Squadron instructor pilot, evaluates a competitor during the VMax Championships at Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph, Texas, May 9, 2025. The VMax Chamionships is a T-6A Texan II aircraft VR flight simulation competition between four-person teams from three high schools in south Texas. (U.S. Air Force photo by Sean Worrell)
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U.S. Air Force Maj. Juan Rodriquez, 559th Flying Training Squadron instructor pilot, evaluates a competitor during the VMax Championships at Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph, Texas, May 9, 2025. The VMax Chamionships is a T-6A Texan II aircraft VR flight simulation competition between four-person teams from three high schools in south Texas. (U.S. Air Force photo by Sean Worrell)
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U.S. Air Force Lt. Col. Jonathan Hejl, 559th Flying Training Squadron instructor pilot, briefs the rules of engagement prior to starting the VMax Championships at Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph, Texas, May 9, 2025. The VMax Chamionships is a T-6A Texan II aircraft VR flight simulation competition between four-person teams from three high schools in south Texas. (U.S. Air Force photo by Sean Worrell)
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U.S. Air Force Lt. Col. Chad Bridgeford, 559th Flying Training Squadron commander, speaks to distinguished visitors, coaches, and family member of the VMax competitors during the VMax Championship at Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph, Texas, May 9, 2025. The VMax Chamionships is a T-6A Texan II aircraft VR flight simulation competition between four-person teams from three high schools in south Texas. (U.S. Air Force photo by Sean Worrell)
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Alaska Army National Guard conducts aviation training near Colon

An HH-60M Black Hawk helicopter from Golf Co., 2-211th General Support Aviation Battalion conducts a training mission May 31, 2023. The Black Hawk departed Bryant Army Airfield on Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson to complete aircrew qualification tasks medevac and hoist operations as well as basic flight maneuvers near Colony Glacier.
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Integrity and Precision: non-destructive inspection technicians ensure aircraft safety

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Leilani Strickland, 378th Expeditionary Maintenance Squadron non-destructive inspection section lead, places a magnetic chip detector tab on top of an MCD for a routine inspection within the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility, May 12, 2025. MCD inspections are conducted after every flight, to test the health of aircraft engines by revealing the chemical composition of any metal particles that adhered to the tab. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Erin Dunkleberger)
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Integrity and Precision: non-destructive inspection technicians ensure aircraft safety

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Leilani Strickland, 378th Expeditionary Maintenance Squadron non-destructive inspection section lead, rinses a magnetic chip detector in isopropyl alcohol within the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility, May 12, 2025. NDI technicians perform multiple rinses on MCDs to remove any excess oil or debris before conducting the inspection. MCD inspections are conducted after every flight to test for various metals that can cause critical damage within the engine of an F-16C Fighting Falcon. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Erin Dunkleberger)
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Integrity and Precision: non-destructive inspection technicians ensure aircraft safety

U.S. Airmen assigned to the 378th Expeditionary Maintenance Squadron walk across the flightline after conducting an inspection on an F-16C Fighting Falcon within the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility, May 12, 2025. NDI technicians are responsible for identifying possible defects in systems and equipment before and after aircraft take flight to mitigate the risk of structural failure or hazardous conditions. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Erin Dunkleberger)
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Integrity and Precision: non-destructive inspection technicians ensure aircraft safety

U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Charles Cross, 378th Expeditionary Maintenance Squadron non-destructive inspection journeyman, reviews a reference card for an ultrasonic unit within the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility, May 12, 2025. Ultrasonic units, along with a reference standard metal, set the basis for what NDI technicians should inspect when testing for delamination within the paint of the aircraft. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Erin Dunkleberger)
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Integrity and Precision: non-destructive inspection technicians ensure aircraft safety

U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Charles Cross, 378th Expeditionary Maintenance Squadron non-destructive inspection journeyman, uses a water-based couplant on a reference standard metal within the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility, May 12, 2025. This process allows for the calibration of the ultrasonic machine to test for delamination on the aircraft. NDI technicians use a range of tools and various techniques, including x-rays and ultrasound, to examine aircraft parts and equipment for flaws or defects that may not be visible to the naked eye. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Erin Dunkleberger)
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Integrity and Precision: non-destructive inspection technicians ensure aircraft safety

U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Charles Cross, 378th Expeditionary Maintenance Squadron non-destructive inspection journeyman, references a technical order while using an ultrasonic unit within the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility, May 12, 2025. The TO provides instruction on how to properly calibrate an ultrasonic unit for a delamination inspection on an F-16C Fighting Falcon. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Erin Dunkleberger)
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Integrity and Precision: non-destructive inspection technicians ensure aircraft safety

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Brian Kitur, 378th Expeditionary Maintenance Squadron non-destructive inspection section lead, uses a tap hammer to inspect for disbonds along the wing of an F-16C Fighting Falcon within the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility, May 12, 2025. Disbonds, or delamination, can occur when paint on the aircraft has separated into layers, requiring the aircraft to be repainted before resuming flying operations. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Erin Dunkleberger)
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Integrity and Precision: non-destructive inspection technicians ensure aircraft safety

U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Dylan Alcantara, 378th Expeditionary Maintenance Squadron non-destructive inspection journeyman, uses a probe attached to an eddy current machine to inspect for cracks along the canopy seal of an F-16C Fighting Falcon within the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility, May 12, 2025. The canopy seal ensures an airtight closure over the cockpit of the aircraft to enable pilots to conduct aerial combat maneuvers at an altitude of up to 50,000 ft. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Erin Dunkleberger)
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Integrity and Precision: non-destructive inspection technicians ensure aircraft safety

U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Dylan Alcantara, 378th Expeditionary Maintenance Squadron non-destructive inspection journeyman, inspects for cracks along the canopy seal of an F-16C Fighting Falcon using an eddy current machine within the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility, May 12, 2025. The canopy seal is assessed for damages after every 50 flight hours, maintaining structural integrity to ensure safe flying operations. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Erin Dunkleberger)
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Air University Jayson Altieri receives CAP Bronze Medal of Valor

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