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U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Jacob Wilson, 20th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron weapons load crew member, sets the measurement on a torque wrench at Shaw Air Force Base, S.C., Jan. 13, 2017. Setting a torque wrench to a predetermined setting reduces the likelihood of under or over tightening bolts which could cause equipment damage or failure. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Kathryn R.C. Reaves)


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U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Jacob Wilson, 20th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron weapons load crew member, sets the measurement on a torque wrench at Shaw Air Force Base, S.C., Jan. 13, 2017. Setting a torque wrench to a predetermined setting reduces the likelihood of under or over tightening bolts which could cause equipment damage or failure. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Kathryn R.C. Reaves)

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U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Alex Hoopingarner, left, and Staff Sgt. Andre Coke, 20th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron, Shooters Aircraft Maintenance Unit (AMU) tactical aircraft maintainers, clean and inspect equipment prior to returning it to the Shooters AMU support section at Shaw Air Force Base, S.C., June 26, 2017. By cleaning and inspecting the equipment’s serviceability, maintainers help to preserve the longevity of the tools in the support section, which acts as an equipment library. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Destinee Sweeney)
An F-16CM Fighting Falcon assigned to the 55th Fighter Squadron (FS) takes off from the flightline at Shaw Air Force Base, S.C., June 7, 2017. The 55th FS, also known as the “Shooters,” is one of three fighter squadrons assigned to the 20th Fighter Wing which have the capability to support the suppression of enemy air defenses mission. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Christopher Maldonado)
U.S. Air Force Lt. Col. James Buessing, incoming 77th Fighter Squadron (FS) commander, receives the 77th FS “Gamblers” guidon from Col. Douglas Thies, 20th Operations Group commander, during a change of command ceremony at Shaw Air Force Base, S.C., June 2, 2017. Buessing has over 1,900 flying hours, including more than 260 combat hours over Iraq and Afghanistan. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Christopher Maldonado)
U.S. Air Force Senior Airmen Stephen Kelly, 20th Equipment Maintenance Squadron aerospace ground equipment (AGE) journeyman, removes the final bolt from an A/M32A-60 generator motor at Shaw Air Force Base, S.C., May 24, 2017. Airmen assigned to the AGE flight utilize an array of tools to repair generators, bomb loaders and other pieces of equipment needed to complete flightline operations. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Christopher Maldonado)
U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Michael Maldonado, left, and Senior Airman Stephen Kelly, 20th Equipment Maintenance Squadron aerospace ground equipment journeymen, perform maintenance on an A/M32A-60 generator at Shaw Air Force Base, S.C., May 24, 2017. An A/M32-60 is used by maintenance agencies to troubleshoot the output and input of the engine and electrical systems of the F-16CM Fighting Falcon. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Christopher Maldonado)
Various bolts are placed on an A/M32A-60 generator in the 20th Equipment Maintenance Squadron aerospace ground equipment flight work center at Shaw Air Force Base, S.C., May 24, 2017. Airmen assigned to the AGE flight maintain approximately 35 types of equipment used to keep the 20th Fighter Wing’s F-16CM Fighting Falcons ready to accomplish the mission. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Christopher Maldonado)
U.S. Airmen assigned to the 20th Equipment Maintenance Squadron aerospace ground equipment (AGE) flight use a lift to remove the top of an A/M32A-60 generator at Shaw Air Force Base, S.C., May 24, 2017. Airmen assigned to the AGE flight utilize an array of tools and machinery to perform repairs on any and all aircraft maintenance equipment that enters the work center. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Christopher Maldonado)
U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Stephen Kelly, 20th Equipment Maintenance Squadron aerospace ground equipment (AGE) journeyman, removes a bolt from an A/M32A-60 generator at Shaw Air Force Base, S.C., May 24, 2017. Airmen assigned to the AGE flight are trained to identify and correct mechanical errors in aircraft maintenance equipment such as generators and bomb loaders. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Christopher Maldonado)
U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Michael Maldonado, 20th Equipment Maintenance Squadron aerospace ground equipment journeyman, reviews a technical order (TO) at Shaw Air Force Base, S.C., May 24, 2017. Maldonado reviewed the TO before performing maintenance on the generator to ensure all procedures were in accordance with safety guidelines. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Christopher Maldonado)
U.S. Airmen assigned to the 20th Equipment Maintenance Squadron aerospace ground equipment (AGE) flight perform their duties at Shaw Air Force Base, S.C., May 24, 2017. The AGE flight inspects and repairs all equipment entering the work center to include generators, bomb loaders and other pieces of equipment needed to complete flightline operations. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Christopher Maldonado)
This week’s Flashback Friday will really sweep you off your feet. A U.S. Air Force Airman assigned to the 20th Fighter Wing performs a post attack reconnaissance sweep during operational readiness exercise (ORE) Weasel Victory 16-02 at Shaw Air Force Base, S.C., Nov. 5, 2015. OREs are exercises intended to help Airmen receive deployment-like experiences at home station, to further hone their combat readiness. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Christopher Maldonado)
U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Matthew Range, 20th Civil Engineer Squadron electrical systems journeyman, uses his phone to shine light on paperwork following a simulated power outage during operational readiness exercise Weasel Victory 17-07 at Poinsett Electronic Combat Range near Wedgefield, S.C., May 16, 2017. Airmen were required to adapt to changing condition in order to complete the mission. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Christopher Maldonado)