C-17 sortie production a fine-tuned machine at 437 AMXS

Senior Airman Michael Barrett from the 437th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron onboard Join Base Charleston-Air Base, checks the tire air pressure on a Charleston C-17 aircraft as part of the inspection prior to maintenance being performed Oct. 5. Upon arrival of an aircraft, a thorough inspection is conducted to ensure that the equipment on the aircraft is up-to-date on its maintenance unless they are otherwise previously scheduled for maintenance. (U.S. Navy photo/Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Jennifer Hudson)

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C-17 sortie production a fine-tuned machine at 437 AMXS

Airman 1st Class Cody Shokoui directs a Charleston C-17 aircraft, tail number 21099, at the start of the day, as his team gears up to perform inspections and maintenance that may be needed on the plane, Tuesday, Oct. 5. Airman Shokoui is attached to the 437th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron onboard Joint Base Charleston-Air Base. (U.S. Navy photo/Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Jennifer Hudson)

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Airman 1st Class Quentel Riley replaces a variable restraint assembly on a Charleston C-17. The VRA is used to lock pallets of cargo into place during flight. Airman 1st Class Riley is attached to the 437th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron onboard Joint Base Charleston-Air Base. (U.S. Navy photo/Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Jennifer Hudson)

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Staff Sgt. Will Saunders loosens a bolt while performing maintenance on a Charleston C-17 aircraft tire. Staff Sergeant Saunders is attached to the 437th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron onboard Joint Base Charleston-Air Base. (U.S. Navy photo/Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Jennifer Hudson)

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Master Sgt. Rachel Conaway production superintendent of the Blue team with the 437th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron onboard Join Base Charleston-Air Base, slices away at the piles of paperwork documenting performed and scheduled maintenance. The 437th AMXS is comprised of two teams, Blue and Gold, which manage more than 25 C-17 aircraft, maintaining scheduled maintenance and paperwork. (U.S. Navy photo/Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Jennifer Hudson)

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C-17 sortie production a fine-tuned machine at 437 AMXS

Airman 1st Class Dakota Schoenhofer attaches a hammock bed to a hand-cranked crane in order to lift an aircraft tire off the axel during a tire replacement for a C-17 aircraft. Airman Schoenhofer is attached to the 437th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron onboard Joint Base Charleston-Air Base. (U.S. Navy photo/Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Jennifer Hudson)

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C-17 sortie production a fine-tuned machine at 437 AMXS

Senior Airman Kenny Fox from the 437th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron onboard Join Base Charleston-Air Base, checks the AC dock on a Charleston C-17 aircraft as part of an inspection conducted on the plane, Tuesday, Oct. 5. The cooling systems works like that of a car, providing air conditioning to the cabin and cooling off systems to prevent overheating. (U.S. Navy photo/Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Jennifer Hudson)

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C-17 sortie production a fine-tuned machine at 437 AMXS

A Charleston C-17, trail number 21099, takes off after receiving maintenance from the 437th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron onboard Joint Base Charleston-Air Base. The squadron is comprised of more than 800 personnel that perform maintenance on more than 50 C-17s. (U.S. Navy photo/Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Jennifer Hudson)

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C-17 sortie production a fine-tuned machine at 437 AMXS

Staff Sgt. Nathan Horrocks from the 437th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron onboard Join Base Charleston-Air Base, stows a seat aboard a C-17 aircraft Tuesday, Oct. 5. (U.S. Navy photo/Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Jennifer Hudson)

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C-17 sortie production a fine-tuned machine at 437th AMXS

Published Oct. 14, 2010

C-17 sortie production a fine-tuned machine at 437 AMXS

C-17 sortie production a fine-tuned machine at 437 AMXS

C-17 sortie production a fine-tuned machine at 437 AMXS

C-17 sortie production a fine-tuned machine at 437 AMXS

C-17 sortie production a fine-tuned machine at 437 AMXS

C-17 sortie production a fine-tuned machine at 437 AMXS

C-17 sortie production a fine-tuned machine at 437 AMXS

C-17 sortie production a fine-tuned machine at 437 AMXS