Airman 1st Class Ethan Meyers, 2nd Maintenance Squadron communication navigation mission systems apprentice, removes a wave guide from avionics equipment on Barksdale Air Force Base, La., June 18, 2013. Because avionics equipment require more power to run, wave guides are used instead of wires. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Benjamin Gonsier)
Senior Airman Paul Balough, 2nd Maintenance Squadron communication navigation mission systems journeyman, tests the radar systems used by B-52H Stratofortress aircrew personnel on Barksdale Air Force Base, La., June 18, 2013. Airmen in the avionics section maintain the radar systems used on B-52. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Benjamin Gonsier)
Airman 1st Class Ethan Meyers, 2nd Maintenance Squadron communication navigation mission systems apprentice, solders a connector to a communication cord on Barksdale Air Force Base, La., June 18, 2013. The communication cords are used by aircrew and ground personnel. When a communication cord becomes faulty during an operation on the flightline, avionics Airmen will either fix or solder a new one on the spot. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Benjamin Gonsier)
Senior Airman Paul Balough, 2nd Maintenance Squadron communication navigation mission systems journeyman, conducts an alignment check on a strategic radar system on Barksdale Air Force Base, La., June 18, 2013. The radar system was connected to a radar test set, which is used to troubleshoot antenna and other radar components. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Benjamin Gonsier)
Senior Airman Paul Balough, 2nd Maintenance Squadron communication navigation mission systems journeyman, reads an oscilloscope on Barksdale Air Force Base, La., June 18, 2013. Airmen in the avionics section maintain the radar systems used on B-52H Stratofortress bombers. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Benjamin Gonsier)