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Nutrition, Sleep Hygiene and You

A simple message to keep in mind when it comes to nutrition is to choose foods that are in their least-processed form, such as vegetables, nuts, fruits and seeds. These types of foods are considered to be key for the foundation of a healthy lifestyle. (U.S. Air Force photo illustration/Senior Airman Nick J. Daniello)
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Protecting Our People, Protects Our Mission

To bring awareness to sexual assault, each April is designated as Sexual Assault Awareness and Prevention Month. With this year’s theme, “Protecting Our People, Protects Our Mission,” now is a great time to become informed and educated on how to address sexual assault, and how to direct someone to support services. Contact your local Sexual Assault Awareness and Prevent office to learn about sexual assaults. In addition to local resources; the Department of Defense Safe Helpline offers a variety of options. They can be reached by phone at 877-995-5247, on-line at safehelpline.org, by text message at 55-247, and the self-care app for iOS and android devices. (courtesy photo)
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NDI inspection

Airman 1st Class Robert Oviedo, 92nd Maintenance Squadron non-destructive inspection apprentice, uses ultrasonic equipment to determine the thickness of the metal after removing the corrosion at Fairchild Air Force Base, Washington, Feb. 7, 2018. With an older fleet of aircraft, there is the potential for more issues like corrosion. Performing the repair here saves an extended amount of time. If the aircraft was not able to be repaired on site, an Unscheduled Depot Level Maintenance request would be created to send the aircraft to the Tinker Air Force Base depot for repairs. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Sean Campbell)
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measurement

Airman Grant Stewart, 92nd Maintenance Squadron aircraft structural maintenance apprentice, measures the corrosion affected area of a KC-135 Stratotanker at Fairchild Air Force Base, Washington, Feb. 7, 2018. The Aircraft Structural Maintenance shop requests over 50 ETARs annually, as they discover more corrosion at the field level that requires repairs. The process being performed is conducted to return the aircraft to full mission-capable status. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Sean Campbell)
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Corrosion

Airman Grant Stewart, 92nd Maintenance Squadron aircraft structural maintenance apprentice, examines the corrosion affected area of a KC-135 Stratotanker at Fairchild Air Force Base, Washington, Feb. 7, 2018. During the repair, guidance requires the aircraft to be jacked to a "No Load Configuration." This is done to alleviate any stresses the airframe has while sitting on its landing gear. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Sean Campbell)
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Prep work

Airman 1st Class Robert Oviedo, 92nd Maintenance Squadron non-destructive inspection apprentice, calibrates ultrasonic equipment before determining the depth of the corrosion a Fairchild Air Force Base, Washington, Feb. 7, 2018. Before the corrosion could be repaired, an Engineering Technical Assistance Request and a repair plan had to be submitted to engineers at Tinker Air Force Base, Oklahoma, for approval. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Sean Campbell)
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Calibrate

Airman 1st Class Robert Oviedo, 92nd Maintenance Squadron non-destructive inspection apprentice, calibrates ultrasonic equipment before determining the depth of a corroded area on a KC-135 Stratotanker at Fairchild Air Force Base, Washington, Feb. 7, 2018. Recently, the sheet metal shop had to repair a KC-135 that was heavily affected by corrosion. This repair had to be discussed with engineers at Tinker Air Force Base, Oklahoma, because the work required exceeds field-level repair capabilities. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Sean Campbell)
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Training use only

Airman 1st Class Elijah Simmons, 92nd Maintenance Squadron, Aircraft Fuel Systems Squadron apprentice, prepares to enter a fuel tank training module, a section of a former KC-135 Stratotanker wing, during a training session at Fairchild Air Force Base, Washington, Nov. 21, 2017. Fuel leaks on an aircraft can be a disaster mid-air or prevent an aircraft from possessing enough fuel pressure to even take off, making it a critical part of maintenance. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Ryan Lackey)
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Blind repairs

Master Sgt. Zach Kuno, 141st Maintenance Squadron, Aircraft Fuel Systems supervisor, feels around for possible sealant corrosion inside a KC-135 Stratotanker fuel tank at Fairchild Air Force Base, Washington, Nov. 21, 2017. The stress endured by aircraft during flight can strain and wear away seals on fuel tanks, requiring Airmen to enter and repair them. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Ryan Lackey)
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You need air to breathe

Air hoses lining the back wall of the 92nd Aircraft Fuel Systems Squadron's hangar feed oxygen to Airmen conducting repairs on aircraft at Fairchild Air Force Base, Washington, Nov. 21, 2017. The fuel and chemicals used to repair and seal fuel tanks are toxic and require the use of safety precautions such as air mask respirators and specialized protective clothing. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Ryan Lackey)
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Tight spaces

Airman 1st Class Elijah Simmons, 92nd Maintenance Squadron, Aircraft Fuel Systems Squadron apprentice, maneuvers into position inside the fuel tank training module, a section of a former KC-135 Stratotanker wing, during a training session at Fairchild Air Force Base, Washington, Nov. 21, 2017. The confines inside of a KC-135's wing can range from three by two and a half feet, to only 18 inches high and wide. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Ryan Lackey)
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One way in, one way out

Master Sgt. Zach Kuno, 141st Maintenance Squadron, Aircraft Fuel Systems supervisor, enters a fuel tank on a KC-135 Stratotanker while wearing a respirator and anti-static suit at Fairchild Air Force Base, Washington, Nov. 21, 2017. The atmosphere in and around a fuel tank must be kept at safe levels of no more than 10 percent fuel vapor and oxygen levels between 19.5 and 23.5 percent to minimize health and fire risks. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Ryan Lackey)
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Anti-static suit

Master Sgt. Zach Kuno, 141st Maintenance Squadron, Aircraft Fuel Systems supervisor, adjusts his light while maneuvering inside a fuel tank on a KC-135 Stratotanker at Fairchild Air Force Base, Washington, Nov. 21, 2017. Fuel systems Airmen must mind any possible ignition source due to the potential flammability of fuel vapor in the air. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Ryan Lackey)
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Peek-a-boo

Tech. Sgt. Joseph Gonzales, 92nd Maintenance Squadron, Aircraft Fuel Systems section chief, peers into the section of a fuel tank training module, a section of a former KC-135 Stratotanker's wing, during a training session at Fairchild Air Force Base, Washington, Nov. 21, 2017. A KC-135 possesses eight, wing-borne fuel tanks and 16 fuel cells in the fuselage of the aircraft. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Ryan Lackey)
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In range

Marines of P Battery 5/14 fire a high explosive projectile downrange from a M777A2 howitzer weapon system during a live-fire training exercise at the Yakima Training Center, Washington, Oct 14, 2017. USMC artillery units mission is to provide long range fire support to infantry ground forces down-range in a deployed environment. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Ryan Lackey)
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AFREP team innovates, modernizes KC-135 pilot flight operations

Master Sgt. Gavin Douglas, 92nd Maintenance Group Air Force Repair Enhancement Program manager, tests an iPad mount on the steering column of a KC-135 Stratotanker Oct. 16, 2017, at Fairchild Air Force Base, Washington. The AFREP team has developed specialized iPad mounts that streamline aircrew’s access to checklists, maps, and line of sight for gauges and flight equipment. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Ryan Lackey)
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AFREP team innovates, modernizes KC-135 pilot flight operations

Staff Sgt. Tyler Ferris, 92nd Maintenance Group Air Force Repair Enhancement Program technician, tightens a screw to a KC-135 Stratotanker galley Oct. 16, 2017, at Fairchild Air Force Base, Washington. The AFREP program saves money through cost savings and cost avoidance. Through cost savings, an asset is repaired instead of thrown away and put back into the Air Force inventory. Through cost avoidance, the AFREP team finds equipment that is around their facility in need of repair and rather than throw it away and buy new equipment, they repair it and put it back into service. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Ryan Lackey)
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Prentiss discusses the KC-135 Stratotanker with Staff Sgt. Nicholas Little

125- George Prentiss, a Korean War and Air Force veteran, discusses the KC-135 Stratotanker with Staff Sgt. Nicholas Little, 92nd Maintenance Squadron aerospace propulsion technician, during a base tour at Fairchild Air Force Base, September 29, 2017. Prentiss joined the Air Force in 1952 as a piston jet maintainer and was stationed at Fairchild for four years. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Jesenia Landaverde)
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discusses the KC-135 Stratotanker with Staff Sgt. Nicholas Little

George Prentiss, a Korean War and Air Force veteran, discusses the KC-135 Stratotanker with Staff Sgt. Nicholas Little, 92nd Maintenance Squadron aerospace propulsion technician, during a base tour at Fairchild Air Force Base, September 29, 2017. Prentiss joined the Air Force in 1952 as a piston jet maintainer and was stationed at Fairchild for four years. He toured Fairchild 63 years later as part of his bucket list. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Jesenia Landaverde)
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discusses maintenance history with Chief Master Sgt. Christopher Miller

George Prentiss, a Korean War and Air Force veteran, discusses maintenance history with Chief Master Sgt. Christopher Miller, 92nd Maintenance Squadron superintendent, during a base tour at Fairchild Air Force Base, September 29, 2017. Prentiss joined the Air Force in 1952 as a piston jet maintainer and was stationed at Fairchild for four years. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Jesenia Landaverde)
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