96th AMU Propulsion technicians hone skills

Senior Airman Jovie Abaya, 96th Aircraft Maintenance Unit aerospace propulsion technician, fastens a speed handle into a sized socket at Barksdale Air Force Base, La., June 22, 2016. Propulsion technicians train to provide on-site flightline maintenance to aircraft at a moment’s notice and have access to a variety of toolkits with the capability to repair most issues. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Mozer O. Da Cunha)

96th AMU Propulsion technicians hone skills

Senior Airmen Jovie Abaya (Left) and Bradley Hardee (Right), 2nd Aircraft Maintenance Squadron aerospace propulsion technicians, practice changing a gasket on an engine starter control valve at Barksdale Air Force Base, La., June 22, 2016. Technicians practiced changing the gasket to perfect the process for real-world maintenance issues. Technicians perform start control valve gasket changes monthly on engines to prevent compressed air from leaking and causing the component to malfunction. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Mozer O. Da Cunha)

96th AMU Propulsion technicians hone skills

Senior Airmen Jovie Abaya and Bradley Hardee, 96th Aircraft Maintenance Unit aerospace propulsion technicians, perform tasks on a trainer B-52 Stratofortress engine at Barksdale Air Force Base, La., June 22, 2016. Technicians practiced replacing engine components increase effectiveness for real-world repairs. Aerospace technicians practice an average of five hours weekly on trainer engines. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Mozer O. Da Cunha)

96th AMU Propulsion technicians hone skills

Senior Airman Bradley Hardee, 96th Aircraft Maintenance Unit aerospace propulsion technician, loosens a self-locking nut from a B-52 Stratofortress trainer engine at Barksdale Air Force Base, La., June 22, 2016. Hardee held the fuel filter securing cable in order to remove the nut. The securing cable keeps the fuel filter cap tight preventing any fuel leakage. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Mozer O. Da Cunha)

96th AMU Propulsion technicians hone skills

Senior Airman Bradley Hardee, 96th Aircraft Maintenance Unit aerospace propulsion technician, adjusts a bleed air duct on a B-52 Stratofortress trainer engine at Barksdale Air Force Base, La., June 22, 2016. The bleed air duct was adjusted to keep it from making contact with other components. Contact with other parts cause chafe, damaging the part. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Mozer O. Da Cunha)

96th AMU Propulsion technicians hone skills

Senior Airman Bradley Hardee, 96th Aircraft Maintenance Unit aerospace propulsion technician, loosens a nut with a speed handle on a B-52 Stratofortress trainer engine at Barksdale Air Force Base, La., June 22, 2016. Hardee used the speed handle as an alternative to a ratchet. Faster removal of bolts allows for quicker replacements necessary in real world-scenarios. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Mozer O. Da Cunha)

96th AMU Propulsion technicians hone skills

Senior Airmen Jovie Abaya (Left) and Bradley Hardee (Right), 96th Aircraft Maintenance Unit aerospace propulsion technicians, perform training tasks on a B-52 Stratofortress trainer engine at Barksdale Air Force Base, La., June 22, 2016. The technicians practiced a variety of tasks necessary for real world applications. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Mozer O. Da Cunha)

96th AMU Propulsion technicians hone skills

Senior Airman Bradley Hardee, 96th Aircraft Maintenance Unit aerospace propulsion technician, removes a fuel filter housing from a B-52 Stratofortress trainer engine at Barksdale Air Force Base, La., June 22, 2016. Hardee removed, inspected and reinstalled a fuel filter on a trainer engine. Fuel filters remove foreign particles from fuel that could potentially cause damage to the engine. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Mozer O. Da Cunha)

96th AMU Propulsion technicians hone skills

Senior Airman Jovie Abaya, 96th Aircraft Maintenance Unit aerospace propulsion technician, checks a technical order prior to beginning a training task at Barksdale Air Force Base, La., June 22, 2016. The technical order provided guidance and step by step instructions for replacing components on a B-52 Stratofortress engine. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Mozer O. Da Cunha)

96th AMU Propulsion technicians hone skills

Published June 27, 2016
By Senior Airman Mozer O. Da Cunha
2nd Bomb Wing Public Affairs

BARKSDALE AIR FORCE BASE, La. -- Senior Airman Jovie Abaya, 96th Aircraft Maintenance Unit aerospace propulsion technician, fastens a speed handle into a sized socket at Barksdale Air Force Base, La., June 22, 2016. Propulsion technicians train to provide on-site flightline maintenance to aircraft at a moment’s notice and have access to a variety of toolkits with the capability to repair most issues. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Mozer O. Da Cunha)