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379 AEW innovates, conducts KC-135 fin removal

U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Tristan Eskridge, 379th Expeditionary Civil Engineer Squadron pavements and heavy equipment craftsman, uses hand signals to direct his wingmen in securing a crane to a KC-135 Stratotanker vertical stabilizer for its removal at Al Udeid Air Base, Qatar, Sept. 16, 2023. Between the 379th ECES, 379th Expeditionary Aircraft Maintenance Squadron, and 379th Expeditionary Maintenance Squadron, a team of Airmen successfully removed the vertical stabilizer from the aircraft to conduct maintenance on the rudder, which is used to control aircraft yaw, the rotation of the vertical axis of the plane. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Devin Boyer)
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379 AEW innovates, conducts KC-135 fin removal

U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Mike Shul, 379th Expeditionary Maintenance Squadron aero repair craftsman, poses for a photo before conducting a KC-135 Stratotanker vertical stabilizer removal at Al Udeid Air Base, Qatar, Sept. 16, 2023. Between the 379th Expeditionary Civil Engineer Squadron, 379th Expeditionary Aircraft Maintenance Squadron, and 379th EMXS, a team of Airmen successfully removed the vertical stabilizer from the aircraft to conduct maintenance on the rudder, which is used to control aircraft yaw, the rotation of the vertical axis of the plane. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Devin Boyer)
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379 AEW innovates, conducts KC-135 fin removal

U.S. Air Force Senior Master Sgt. Gregory Quinn, 379th Expeditionary Maintenance Squadron lead production superintendent, left, and Tech. Sgt. Hans Van Houten, 379th EMXS crew chief, guide a KC-135 Stratotanker vertical stabilizer as its lowered to a support structure at Al Udeid Air Base, Qatar, Sept. 16, 2023. Between the 379th Expeditionary Civil Engineer Squadron, 379th Expeditionary Aircraft Maintenance Squadron, and 379th EMXS, a team of Airmen successfully removed the vertical stabilizer from the aircraft to conduct maintenance on the rudder, which is used to control aircraft yaw, the rotation of the vertical axis of the plane. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Devin Boyer)
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379 AEW innovates, conducts KC-135 fin removal

U.S. Air Force Airmen with the 379th Expeditionary Maintenance Squadron, 379th Expeditionary Aircraft Maintenance Squadron, and the 379th Expeditionary Civil Engineer Squadron asses the rudder of a KC-135 Stratotanker vertical stabilizer at Al Udeid Air Base, Qatar, Sept. 16, 2023. Between the 379th ECES, 379th EAMXS Squadron, and 379th EMXS, a team of Airmen successfully removed the vertical stabilizer from the aircraft to conduct maintenance on the rudder, which is used to control aircraft yaw, the rotation of the vertical axis of the plane. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Devin Boyer)
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379 AEW innovates, conducts KC-135 fin removal

U.S. Air Force Airmen with the 379th Expeditionary Maintenance Squadron, 379th Expeditionary Aircraft Maintenance Squadron, and the 379th Expeditionary Civil Engineer Squadron disconnect a crane from a KC-135 Stratotanker vertical stabilizer at Al Udeid Air Base, Qatar, Sept. 16, 2023. Between the 379th ECES, 379th EAMXS Squadron, and 379th EMXS, a team of Airmen successfully removed the vertical stabilizer from the aircraft to conduct maintenance on the rudder, which is used to control aircraft yaw, the rotation of the vertical axis of the plane. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Devin Boyer)
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379 AEW innovates, conducts KC-135 fin removal

U.S. Air Force Airmen with the 379th Expeditionary Maintenance Squadron, 379th Expeditionary Aircraft Maintenance Squadron, and the 379th Expeditionary Civil Engineer Squadron pose for a photo after successfully removing a KC-135 Stratotanker vertical stabilizer at Al Udeid Air Base, Qatar, Sept. 16, 2023. Between the 379th ECES, 379th EAMXS Squadron, and 379th EMXS, a team of Airmen successfully removed the vertical stabilizer from the aircraft to conduct maintenance on the rudder, which is used to control aircraft yaw, the rotation of the vertical axis of the plane. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Devin Boyer)
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41st Vice Chief of Staff

Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Gen. CQ Brown, Jr. congratulates newly appointed Air Force Vice Chief of Staff Gen. James Slife during a ceremony at Joint Base Anacostia-Bolling, Washington, D.C., Dec. 29, 2023. Slife became the Air Force's 41st Vice Chief and most recently served as the deputy chief of staff for operations. (U.S. Air Force photo by Andy Morataya)
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60,000 pounds of food prepared as the MING Assist Food Banks

Soldiers from the 1433rd Engineer Company (SAPPER), 507th Engineer Battalion, 177th Military Police Brigade, Michigan Army National Guard, assist the Feeding America West Michigan food bank as part of the Michigan National Guard's coronavirus 19 disease (COVID-19) response, Comstock Park, Michigan, March 31, 2020. The Michigan Guard Soldiers assisted by packing food boxes for distribution for those in need. Guard members are trained in a number of skills for a variety of incidents, uniquely qualifying them to assist requesting agencies and communities to help safeguard the citizens of Michigan.
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60,000 pounds of food prepared as the MING Assist Food Banks

Soldiers from the 1433rd Engineer Company (SAPPER), 507th Engineer Battalion, 177th Military Police Brigade, Michigan Army National Guard, assist the Feeding America West Michigan food bank as part of the Michigan National Guard's coronavirus 19 disease (COVID-19) response, Comstock Park, Michigan, March 31, 2020. The Michigan Guard Soldiers assisted by packing food boxes for distribution for those in need. Guard members are trained in a number of skills for a variety of incidents, uniquely qualifying them to assist requesting agencies and communities to help safeguard the citizens of Michigan. (Air National Guard photo by Master Sgt. David Eichaker/released)
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9-11 Memorial Service

A 9-11 memorial service was held at the Selfridge Base Chapel commemorating the 8th anniversary of the events of that fateful day. Members of the Army, the Air National Guard, civilian employees and local retirees were in attendance of the short event honoring the lives of almost 3,000 people who fell victim to the events of that day almost a decade ago. (USAF photo by SrA Jeremy Brownfield)
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A different point of view: a married couple’s BMT experience

Staff Sgt. Sarah Bento, 433rd Training Squadron military training instructor, stands in front of her flight during a Basic Military Training graduation practice at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, Texas, Oct. 6, 2021. The 433rd TRS is comprised of Total Force Airmen who accomplish the basic military training mission — motivate, train and inspire the next generation of Airmen and Guardians with the foundation to deliver 21st Century Airpower. (U.S. Air Force photo by Joe Gangemi)
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A line of "hogs"

OPERATION IRAQI FREEDOM -- A-10 Thunderbolt IIs ares lined up on the flightline of Tallil Air Base in southern Iraq awaiting pilots. The aircraft are part of the 442nd Fighter Wing from Whiteman Air Force Base, Mo., which was deployed to Talli and Kirkuk Air Bases in 2003. (U.S. Air Force photo by Master Sgt. Terry L. Blevins)
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A long, long time in the air

Col. Jon Mott breaks the record for the most documented hours in an A-10 Thunderbolt II during a refueling mission March 30. Colonel Mott, with the Massachusetts Air National Guard's 104 Fighter Wing, has flown more than 4,570 hours in the A-10. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Melanie Norman)
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A-10

1990's -- An A-10 Thunderbolt II takes off on a mission against targets in Yugoslavia. The A-10 and OA-10 Thunderbolt IIs are the first Air Force aircraft specially designed for close air support of ground forces. They are simple, effective and survivable twin-engine jet aircraft that can be used against all ground targets, including tanks and other armored vehicles. (U.S. Air Force photo)
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A-10 & 107th FS Insignia

The name “Selfridge” graces the top engine cover on an A-10 Thunderbolt II based at Selfridge Air National Guard Base, Mich. Such markings on the aircraft help build unit esprit de corps. This A-10 is flown by the 107th Fighter Squadron and maintained by the 127th Maintenance Group. (Air National Guard photo by Brittani Baisden)
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A-10 & 107th FS Insignia

The logo of the 127th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron is seen on an engine cover of an A-10 Thunderbolt II at Selfridge Air National Guard Base, Mich. The logo features an open-jawed skeleton head over crossbones with the motto “We Fix Nightmares.” The 127th AMXS is part of the 127th Maintenance Group, which maintains the fleet of A-10s at Selfridge. The engine cover is removed prior to engine start-up and the flight of the aircraft. (Air National Guard photo by Brittani Baisden)
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A-10 & 107th FS Insignia

A line of twin-tailed A-10 Thunderbolt II aircraft are seen parked at Selfridge Air National Guard Base, Mich., Oct. 9, 2012. The aircraft are marked as being assigned to the base in part by the use of the "MI" on the tails of the aircraft. (Air National Guard photo illustration by Brittani Baisden)
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A-10 & 107th FS Insignia

In addition to various unit markings, all military aircraft feature the aircraft’s tail number in several prominent locations, such as the 257 seen on this A-10 Thunderbolt II at Selfridge Air National Guard Base, Mich. The tail number is unique to each aircraft and allows each aircraft to be tracked by maintenance and other personnel. (Air National Guard photo by Brittani Baisden)
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A-10 & 107th FS Insignia

The Red Devils unit insignia is featured prominently on the skin of an A-10 Thunderbolt II at Selfridge Air National Guard Base. The insignia recognizes that the aircraft is flown by the pilots of the 107th Fighter Squadron, which has long been known as the Red Devils. Such markings on the aircraft help build unit esprit de corps. (Air National Guard photo by Brittani Baisden)
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A-10 & 107th FS Insignia

Veteran Airmen of the U.S. Air Force are able to quickly identify the home station of various types of aircraft by the markings in the aircraft’s tail. The MI – for Michigan – on the tail of this A-10 Thunderbolt II marks the aircraft as part of the fleet of aircraft based at Selfridge Air National Guard Base, Mich., where the 107th Fighter Squadron operates. (Air National Guard photo by Brittani Baisden)
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