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    Turning Virtual Wrenches: Alamo Wing Reimagines Maintenance Training [Image 3 of 10]

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    A U.S. Air Force Airman named Mitchell is using a VR headset (HTC Vive) and hand controllers to participate in a virtual training simulation. The monitor behind them displays a C-5M Aircraft Egress training module, showing a U.S. Air Force aircraft exterior. The simulation is at 4% completion with a timer reading 00:00:37.

    SAN ANTONIO, TEXAS, UNITED STATES

    09.14.2026

    Photo by Julian Hernandez 

    433rd Airlift Wing

    U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Kevin Mitchell, a 433rd Aircraft Maintenance Squadron crew chief, adjusts his virtual reality headset during training at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, Texas, Aug. 10, 2026. The 433rd Maintenance Group is leveraging VR technology to run its Maintenance Qualification Training Program, allowing maintainers to hone their skills in a digital space while reducing costs and demands on the C-5M Super Galaxy fleet. (U.S. Air Force photo by Julian Hernandez)

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    Date Taken: 09.14.2026
    Date Posted: 09.14.2026 23:15
    Photo ID: 9936257
    VIRIN: 260810-F-RT682-1114
    Resolution: 3219x4024
    Size: 2.92 MB
    Location: SAN ANTONIO, TEXAS, US

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