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Jet engine mechanics power aircraft into skies

Airmen from the 305th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron at Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst, New Jersey, discuss how to fix a maintenance issue on a C-17 Globemaster engine during a maintenance check August 2, 2019. For the 305th AMXS, conducting maintenance is vital to ensure every C-17 is fit to fly at a moment’s notice. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Jake Carter)

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Jet engine mechanics power aircraft into skies

U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Joshua Bridges, 305th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron jet engine mechanic, works on the engine of a C-17 Globemaster August 2, 2019 on Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst, New Jersey. Jet engine mechanics are able to diagnose engine problems to include fuel, oil, electrical and engine airflow systems. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Briana Cespedes)

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Jet engine mechanics power aircraft into skies

U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Joshua Bridges and U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Nathaniel Canfield, 305th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron jet engine mechanics, troubleshoot a part inside of a C-17 Globemaster engine during maintenance checks August 2, 2019 on Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst, New Jersey. Responsible for ensuring that all plane’s engines are in first-rate operational conditions, jet engine mechanics test, maintain and repair all parts of the engine. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Jake Carter)

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Jet engine mechanics power aircraft into skies

Airman 1st Class Nathaniel Canfield, 305th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron jet engine mechanic, installs new wiring inside of a C-17 Globemaster engine August 2, 2019 on Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst, New Jersey. The 305th AMXS performs scheduled and unscheduled organizational-level maintenance for all transient and assigned C-17 aircraft. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Jake Carter)

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U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Chase Marlow, 305th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron crew chief, inspects a C-17 Globemaster to ensure there are no discrepancies prior to take-off at Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst, New Jersey, August 2, 2019. Crew chiefs are able to maintain aircraft, support equipment, forms and records. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Briana Cespedes)

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Jet engine mechanics power aircraft into skies

Published Aug. 6, 2019
By Senior Airman Jake Carter & Airman 1st Class Briana Cespedes
87th Air Base Wing Public Affairs

JOINT BASE MCGUIRE DIX LAKEHURST, N.J. -- Airmen from the 305th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron at Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst, New Jersey, discuss how to fix a maintenance issue on a C-17 Globemaster engine during a maintenance check August 2, 2019. For the 305th AMXS, conducting maintenance is vital to ensure every C-17 is fit to fly at a moment’s notice. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Jake Carter)