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Tablet technology to aid maintenance Airmen

U.S. Air Force Airmen from the 20th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron, 55th Aircraft Maintenance Unit learn to navigate an iPad version of a technical order manual at Shaw Air Force Base, S.C., April 29, 2014. The 55th AMU tested the new version to determine the manual’s reliability in a maintenance environment and to determine ease of navigation. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Jensen Stidham/Released)

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Tablet technology to aid maintenance Airmen

iPad versions of technical order manuals sit on a toolbox next to an F-16CJ Fighting Falcon at Shaw Air Force Base, S.C., April 29, 2014. Maintainers assigned to the 20th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron, 55th Aircraft Maintenance Unit were selected to test the durability and user capabilities of the new platform in comparison to older versions of the technical order manuals. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Jensen Stidham/Released)

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Tablet technology to aid maintenance Airmen

Senior Airman Matthew Leke, 20th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron, 55th Aircraft Maintenance Unit tactical aircraft maintainer, navigates an iPad version of a technical order manual instead of an older electronic version at Shaw Air Force Base, S.C., April 29, 2014. The 55th AMU tested the iPads’ reliability on the flight line. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Jensen Stidham/Released)

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Tablet technology to aid maintenance Airmen

Airman 1st Class Dominic Vaughn explains to Airman Eric Bain, both 20th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron, 55th Aircraft Maintenance Unit tactical aircraft maintainers, how to navigate an iPad version of a technical order manual at Shaw Air Force Base, S.C., April 29, 2014. The 55th AMU was selected to test the new iPad to determine its usability and reliability on the flight line. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Jensen Stidham/Released)

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Tablet technology to aid maintenance Airmen

U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Kam Glowacki, 20th Aircraft Maintenance Unit 79th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron tactical aircraft maintainer, uses a technical order manual to perform maintenance on an F-16CJ Fighting Falcon at Shaw Air Force Base, S.C., April 29, 2014. Glowacki used a technical order manual during post flight inspections while the 55th AMU tested out new iPad versions of the manual. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Jensen Stidham/Released)

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Tablet technology to aid maintenance Airmen

Senior Airman Matthew Leke, 20th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron, 55th Aircraft Maintenance Unit tactical aircraft maintainer, e xamines landing gear on an F-16CJ Fighting Falcon at Shaw Air Force Base, S.C., April 29, 2014. Leke was using an iPad to test its usability in place of a technical order manual during post flight inspections. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Jensen Stidham/Released)

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Diamond Sharp award recognition

Airman 1st Class Tevin Young, 20th Component Maintenance Squadron aircraft fuel systems journeyman, is recognized by members of the Shaw First Sergeants Council as "Diamond Sharp." Diamond Sharp, the First Sergeant Council’s newly adopted program, aims to recognize two Airmen from across Shaw Air Force base monthly. (Courtesy photo)

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New vice commander arrives at Shaw

U.S. Air Force Col. William "Bill" Jones took over as the 20th Fighter Wing vice commander at Shaw Air Force Base, S.C., April 9, 2014. Jones' primary goal is to support the 20th FW commanders vision, intent and goals. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Jensen Stidham/Released)

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Airman electrifies metal during weld

U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Matthew Neale, 20th Equipment Maintenance Squadron metals technologist journeyman, welds a metal plate onto a toe bar, Shaw Air Force Base, S.C., April 2, 2014. When tungsten inert gas welding, Neale holds the aluminum rod on the surface of the metal while simultaneously holding the electric torch approximately one fourth of an inch away from the aluminum to create an electric arc which melts the aluminum. Airmen who work in the 20th EMS metals technology shop use their welding skill set to support the 20th Maintenance Group which maintains the 20th Fighter Wing’s 88 F-16CJ Fighting Falcons. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Jensen Stidham/Released)

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Airman electrifies metal during weld

U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Matthew Neale, 20th Equipment Maintenance Squadron metals technologist journeyman, welds a crack on a toe bar, Shaw Air Force Base, S.C., April 2, 2014. Neale was welding the crack with aluminum by using tungsten inert gas welding which uses an electric current to melt the aluminum. Airmen who work in the 20th EMS metals technology shop use their welding skill set to support the 20th Maintenance Group which maintains the 20th Fighter Wing’s 88 F-16CJ Fighting Falcons. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Jensen Stidham/Released)

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Airman electrifies metal during weld

U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Matthew Neale, 20th Equipment Maintenance Squadron metals technologist journeyman, a Graham, Wa. native, has been welding for five years, Shaw Air Force Base, S.C., April 2, 2014. Neale wears a protective suit, gloves and mask while welding because of extreme heat and electricity involved. Airmen who work in the 20th EMS metals technology shop use their welding skill set to support the 20th Maintenance Group which maintains the 20th Fighter Wing’s 88 F-16CJ Fighting Falcons. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Jensen Stidham/Released)

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Airman electrifies metal during weld

U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Matthew Neale, 20th Equipment Maintenance Squadron metals technologist journeyman, uses a pencil grinder at Shaw Air Force Base, S.C., April 2, 2014. Neale used a pencil grinder in between welds to smooth imperfections in the metal. Airmen who work in the 20th EMS metals technology shop use their welding skill set to support the 20th Maintenance Group which maintains the 20th Fighter Wing’s 88 F-16CJ Fighting Falcons. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Jensen Stidham/Released)

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Airman electrifies metal during weld

U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Matthew Neale, 20th Equipment Maintenance Squadron metals technologist journeyman, inspects a .125 inch aluminum rod at Shaw Air Force Base, S.C., April 2, 2014. When tungsten inert gas welding, Neale holds the aluminum rod on the surface of the metal while simultaneously holding the electric torch approximately one fourth of an inch away from the aluminum to create an electric arc which melts the aluminum. Airmen who work in the 20th EMS metals technology shop use their welding skill set to support the 20th Maintenance Group which maintains the 20th Fighter Wing’s 88 F-16CJ Fighting Falcons. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Jensen Stidham/Released)

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Fuels management flight fuels 20th FW success

U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Joshua Johnson, 20th Logistics Readiness Squadron fuels service center controller, communicates with the maintenance operations center to determine refueling requirements for aircraft on the flightline, Shaw Air Force Base, S.C., March 24, 2014. Johnson, along with the other Airmen who work in the fuels service center help ensure the success of the 20th Fighter Wing mission which is to provide combat ready airpower and Airmen, to meet any challenge, anytime, anywhere. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Jonathan Bass/Released)

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823rd RED HORSE prepare for road construction

U. S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Antoine Davis, 823rd RED HORSE pavement and equipment operator assigned to Hurlburt Field, Fla., picks up a chain after unloading heavy equipment at Shaw Air Force Base, S.C., March 18, 2014. Davis spent two days at Shaw unloading a total of 25 heavy equipment machines in preparations for a road pavement project to tear up and re-pave perimeter road. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Jensen Stidham/Released)

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823rd RED HORSE prepare for road construction

U. S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Randall McCunegould, 823rd RED HORSE pavement and equipment operator assigned to Hurlburt Field, Fla., drives a steam roller off patrol road at Shaw Air Force Base, S.C., March 18, 2014. The 823rd Rapid Engineer Deployable Heavy Operational Repair Squadron Engineers provide the Air Force with a mobile civil engineer response force capable of providing support to military operations worldwide. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Jensen Stidham/Released)

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823rd RED HORSE prepare for road construction

U. S. Air Force Airmen from 823rd RED HORSE assigned to Hurlburt Field, Fla., prepare a 426 wheel loader at Shaw Air Force Base, S.C., March 18, 2014. A total of 18 Airmen spent two days at Shaw unloading and preparing heavy equipment in preparation for a road pavement project to tear up and re-pave patrol road. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Jensen Stidham/Released) )

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823rd RED HORSE prepare for road construction

U. S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Randall McCunegould, 823rd RED HORSE pavement and equipment operator assigned to Hurlburt Field, Fla., drives steam roller off a truck bed at Shaw Air Force Base, S.C., March 18, 2014. Following two additional shipments, McCunegould and his team will have unloaded a total of 25 pieces of heavy equipment for a road paving project. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Jensen Stidham/Released)

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823rd RED HORSE prepare for road construction

U. S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Mark Simmons, 823rd RED HORSE pavement and equipment operator assigned to Hurlburt Field, Fla., loosens a binder attached to a truck bed at Shaw Air Force Base, S.C., March 18, 2014. Simmons prepared several pieces of heavy equipment to be unloaded in preparation for the start of road paving project. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Jensen Stidham/Released)

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Engine test cell goes full throttle

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Daniel Gallentine, 20th Component Maintenance Squadron jet engine craftsman, inspects a jet engine at the engine test facility, Shaw Air Force Base, S.C., March 13, 2014. While the engine was at 29,000 pounds thrust capacity, Gallentine checked for oil and air leaks as well as any vibrating parts to ensure all components were working properly. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Jensen Stidham/Released)

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