U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Mathew Hollenback, 55th Aircraft Maintenance Unit crew chief, inspects the bottom of a jet to make sure everything is in order and functioning properly at Shaw Air Force Base, S.C. Aug. 19, 2011. Maintainers ensure jets are in order and up to date so the pilots stay safe. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Ashley Gardner/ Released)

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U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Jason Bachtel, 55th Aircraft Maintenance Unit Air Craft armament, inspects a jet to make sure everything is functioning properly at Shaw Air Force Base, S.C. August 19, 2011. Maintainers ensure jets are in order and up to date so the pilots stay safe. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Ashley Gardner/ Released)

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U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Wyatt Kelso, 55th Aircraft Maintenance Unit Air Craft armament, makes sure jets are taken care of at Shaw Air Force Base, S.C. Aug. 19, 2011. Maintainers ensure jets are in order and up to date so the pilots stay safe. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Ashley Gardner/ Released)

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Photo essay: 55th AMXS maintainers ensure pilots safety

Published Sept. 1, 2011
By Airman 1st Class Ashley Gardner
20th Fighter Wing Public Affairs

SHAW AIR FORCE BASE, S.C. -- The 55th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron inspects and repair aircrafts to ensure parts are functioning properly at Shaw Air Force Base, S.C. Aug. 19, 2011. Maintainers ensure jets are in order and up to date so the pilots stay safe.

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