Crew Chiefs get Dirty

DYESS AIR FORCE BASE, Texas -- Airman 1st Class Dustin Gillespie removes an upper hatch to a C-130, April 2. As a crew chief dissembles an aircraft they must look for dents, scratches and any broken items they will need to fix later. (U.S. Air Force photo Airman 1st Class Jennifer Romig)

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Crew Chiefs get Dirty

DYESS AIR FORCE BASE, Texas -- Airman 1st Class Seth Duggan hangs aircraft chains, April 2. Part of being a crew chief is cleaning out an aircraft after ever mission, and to inspects everything down to the smallest screws and wires. (U.S. Air Force photo Airman 1st Class Jennifer Romig)

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Crew Chiefs get Dirty

DYESS AIR FORCE BASE, Texas -- Airman 1st Class Zachary Hamman loosens screws to a hatch, April 2. One of the first things a crew chief must do is de-panel the aircraft, this is a process where all panels hiding wires or aircraft parts is removed for easier access while working. (U.S. Air Force photo Airman 1st Class Jennifer Romig)

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Crew Chiefs get Dirty

DYESS AIR FORCE BASE, Texas -- Airman 1st Class Kevin Poulton unscrews an engine panel, April 2. When preparing to inspect an engine, a team of two or three Airmen must first remove all the panels and protective coverings to work on the engine itself. (U.S. Air Force photo Airman 1st Class Jennifer Romig)

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Crew Chiefs get Dirty

DYESS AIR FORCE BASE, Texas -- Airman 1st Class Zachary Hamman (right) and Airman 1st Class Seth Duggan inspects the tip of a C-130 tail, April 2. Crew chiefs must inspect an aircraft after every mission from the tip of the nose to the tail. They also clean out all equipment from the inside such as chains, cargo seats and stands. (U.S. Air Force photo Airman 1st Class Jennifer Romig)

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DYESS AIR FORCE BASE, Texas -- Airman 1st Class Kevin Poulton loosens screws on an engine panel, April 2. After all de-paneling is done, the engine mechanics work in two-man teams and must inspect even the smallest screws to ensure the engine will work properly again. (U.S. Air Force photo Airman 1st Class Jennifer Romig)

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Crew Chiefs get Dirty

DYESS AIR FORCE BASE, Texas -- Airman 1st Class Kevin Poulton loosens a wire, April 2. Engine Airmen must inspect and fix every part of an aircraft engine, from the huge parts down to the smallest screws and wires. (U.S. Air Force photo Airman 1st Class Jennifer Romig)

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DYESS AIR FORCE BASE, Texas -- A team of Airmen work together to de-panel a C-130, April 2. When an aircraft comes into a hangar many crew chiefs and engine mechanics are needed to help repair the plane. (U.S. Air Force photo Airman 1st Class Jennifer Romig)

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DYESS AIR FORCE BASE, Texas -- Airman 1st Class Justin Tomkins begins to work on a C-130 engine, April 2. An aircraft engine mechanic is responsible for de-paneling, checking, and fixing every last part in an engine. (U.S. Air Force photo Airman 1st Class Jennifer Romig)

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DYESS AIR FORCE BASE, Texas -- Airman 1st Class Seth Duggan inspects the leading edge of a C-130, April 2. Part of being a crew chief is cleaning out an aircraft after ever mission, and to inspects everything down to the smallest rivets and cracks. (U.S. Air Force photo Airman 1st Class Jennifer Romig)

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C-130 maintenance crews work hard to keep Hercs in air

Published April 3, 2008

Crew Chiefs get Dirty

Crew Chiefs get Dirty

Crew Chiefs get Dirty

Crew Chiefs get Dirty

Crew Chiefs get Dirty

Crew Chiefs get Dirty

Crew Chiefs get Dirty

Crew Chiefs get Dirty

Crew Chiefs get Dirty

Crew Chiefs get Dirty