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    Behind the scenes: Hydraulics provides ‘muscle’ for KC-135 ops [Image 6 of 8]

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    A person wearing US military digital camouflage (ACU/ABU pattern) uniform is handling a braided stainless steel flexible hose or line, connecting or disconnecting it from a fitting on a piece of dark-colored equipment. The close-up shot focuses on the hands and the component being worked on in what appears to be a maintenance or repair shop environment. The work appears to involve fluid line or hydraulic/pneumatic system maintenance.

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    10.15.2013

    Photo by Senior Airman Bahja Jones 

    379th Air Expeditionary Wing

    Senior Airman Wil Parker uses a vise to assemble a high-pressure Teflon hose at the 379th Air Expeditionary Wing in Southwest Asia, Oct. 15, 2013. Beyond support to KC-135 Stratotankers, the 379th Expeditionary Maintenance Squadron hydraulics section supports other weapon systems here by testing and fabricating hydraulic hoses. Parker is a 379th EMXS hydraulics section technician deployed from Kadena Air Base, Japan, and hails from Merritt Island, Fla. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Bahja J. Jones)

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    Date Taken: 10.15.2013
    Date Posted: 10.28.2013 05:54
    Photo ID: 1041491
    VIRIN: 131015-F-RY372-012
    Resolution: 3964x2832
    Size: 4.07 MB
    Location: (UNDISCLOSED LOCATION)
    Hometown: MERRITT ISLAND, FLORIDA, US
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    Downloads: 1

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    A U.S. Air Force service member wearing ABU (Airman Battle Uniform) and safety glasses is performing maintenance or repair work on a mechanical component. The name tape reads 'DUHASHEM' and rank insignia indicates a Technical Sergeant (E-6). The work is being conducted in what appears to be a maintenance shop or hangar environment.
    A U.S. Air Force service member in ABU (Airman Battle Uniform) is performing mechanical maintenance work in what appears to be a hangar or maintenance facility. He is wearing safety glasses and using a wrench on a metal component. The image is a close-up shot emphasizing the hands-on technical work being performed.
    A U.S. Air Force Technical Sergeant, identified by the name tape 'ABOUHASHEM' and rank chevron, is inspecting a metal enclosure or equipment panel using a yellow handheld UV or inspection flashlight. He is wearing personal protective equipment including safety glasses and blue nitrile gloves. The setting appears to be an indoor technical or maintenance facility.
    A military personnel member wearing camouflage uniform, safety glasses, and blue latex gloves is closely inspecting or working on a component inside an enclosed equipment panel or chamber. The person is holding a yellow object, possibly a cleaning cloth or tool, and appears to be examining a circular fitting or valve with illumination. The equipment panel visible in the background contains multiple gauges and instrumentation.
    A U.S. Air Force enlisted member wearing Airman Battle Uniform (ABU) and safety glasses is performing maintenance or mechanical work on equipment in what appears to be a hangar or workshop facility. The service member holds a handle or lever while working on a piece of ground support or mechanical equipment. An American flag is visible in the background.
    A person wearing US military digital camouflage (ACU/ABU pattern) uniform is handling a braided stainless steel flexible hose or line, connecting or disconnecting it from a fitting on a piece of dark-colored equipment. The close-up shot focuses on the hands and the component being worked on in what appears to be a maintenance or repair shop environment. The work appears to involve fluid line or hydraulic/pneumatic system maintenance.
    A gloved hand is gripping hydraulic or brake lines, with red fluid dripping from the fist. The person appears to be performing mechanical maintenance work, likely on a vehicle or aircraft hydraulic system. The red fluid is consistent with hydraulic fluid or automatic transmission fluid (ATF), not blood.
    A young male in U.S. Air Force digital camouflage (ABU) pants and a tan t-shirt is performing maintenance work in what appears to be a military hangar or workshop. He is wearing safety glasses and blue nitrile gloves while handling a braided metal hydraulic or fuel hose. A reddish fluid is visible on the metal floor surface, suggesting a fluid system is being serviced.

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