Proper training ensures proper use

Staff Sgt. Daniel Fenimore, 2nd Maintenance Squadron Hydraulics section chief, instructs Airman 1st Class Taylor Davis, 2 MXS Hydraulics section, on the proper use of a skiving machine on Barksdale Air Force Base, La., Nov. 13. The skiving machine is used to cut and shape high pressure hydraulic hoses that will be used inside the B-52H Stratofortress. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Andrew Moua)(RELEASED)

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Slice and Dice

Airman 1st Class Taylor Davis, 2nd Maintenance Squadron Hydraulics section, uses a skiving machine to cut a high pressure hydraulic hose on Barksdale Air Force Base, La., Nov. 13. Airmen new to the squadron practice with every piece of equipment they will be expected to repair once fully trained. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Andrew Moua)(RELEASED)

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Systems check

Staff Sgt. Daniel Fenimore, 2nd Maintenance Squadron Hydraulics section chief, demonstrates to Airman 1st Class Taylor Davis, 2 MXS Hydraulics section, how to use the hydraulic test stand on Barksdale Air Force Base, La., Nov. 13. The test stand evaluates aircraft equipment on whether it can withstand flight before being reinstalled on an aircraft.

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Tight Fit

Airman 1st Class Taylor Davis, 2nd Maintenance Squadron Hydraulics section, attaches fittings to a high pressure hydraulic hose on Barksdale Air Force Base, La., Nov. 13. The Airmen assigned to the hydraulics section are responsible for the hydraulics systems of Barksdale's B-52H Stratofortress bombers, which assist the aircraft in steering, landing and opening of the bomb-bay doors. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Andrew Moua)(RELEASED)

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The pressure's on

Published Nov. 13, 2012

Proper training ensures proper use

Slice and Dice

Systems check

Tight Fit