PMEL Technicians

Gwen Acor, Precision Measurement Equipment Laboratory technician, calibrates the amperage on an 8100 transconductance amplifier on Barksdale Air Force Base, La., April 24, 2013. The amplifier is used by the 2nd Maintenance Squadron Non-Destructive Inspection shop during the application of a magnetic particle solution used to fill in and detect cracks in aircraft parts. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Andrew Moua)

PMEL Technicians

Gwen Acor, Precision Measurement Equipment Laboratory technician, calibrates the amperage on an 8100 transconductance amplifier on Barksdale Air Force Base, La., April 24, 2013. The PME lab supports more than 7,500 items of test measurement and equipment used daily on the flightline and in maintenance backshops. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Andrew Moua)

PMEL Technicians

Jeff Gaetz, Precision Measurement Equipment Laboratory technician, uses a theodolite on Barksdale Air Force Base, La., April 24, 2013. A theodolite is used to ensure optics used by aircrew and heads up displays in aircraft are level and to sight the guns on an aircraft to maintain accuracy. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Andrew Moua)

PMEL Technicians

Doug Elder, Precision Measurement Equipment Laboratory technician, calibrates a torque wrench on Barksdale Air Force Base, La., April 24, 2013. The PME lab supports more than 7,500 items of test measurement and equipment used daily on the flightline and in maintenance backshops. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Andrew Moua)

PMEL Technicians

Mike Maxwell, Precision Measurement Equipment Laboratory technician, uses a transponder test set on Barksdale Air Force Base, La., April 24, 2013. The test set is used on aircraft transponders to simulate conditions during flight to see if they are working correctly. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Andrew Moua)

PMEL Technicians

Tony Foust, Precision Measurement Equipment Laboratory technician, performs a radar pressurizing test on Barksdale Air Force Base, La., April 24, 2013. The PME lab supports more than 7,500 items of test measurement and equipment used daily on the flightline and in maintenance backshops. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Andrew Moua)

The smallest details and a large impact: PMEL Technicians ensure Barksdale's equipment is on the ball

Published April 24, 2013