Photo by Master Sgt. Luke Olson | United States Air Forces Central | 01.18.2025
U.S. Air Force structural specialists install a sheet of corrugated steel while constructing a jet blast deflector in the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility, Jan. 18, 2025. This installation bolsters mission assurance by mitigating the risks posed by powerful afterburner thrusts, safeguarding critical infrastructure and supporting readiness across the flight line. (U.S. Air Force......
Photo by Master Sgt. Luke Olson | United States Air Forces Central | 01.18.2025
U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Joshua Jastorff, a structural specialist with the 332nd Expeditionary Civil Engineer Squadron, drills guide holes while constructing the frame of a jet blast deflector in the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility, Jan. 18, 2025. Built to withstand the extreme forces of afterburner-equipped aircraft, this jet blast deflector enhances mission readiness by......
Photo by Master Sgt. Luke Olson | United States Air Forces Central | 01.18.2025
U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Justin Lange, a structural specialist with the 332nd Expeditionary Civil Engineer Squadron, drills guide holes while constructing the frame of a jet blast deflector in the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility, Jan. 18, 2025. Designed for durability and performance, this deflector protects operational assets and ensures airfield surfaces are prepared to support......
Photo by Master Sgt. Luke Olson | United States Air Forces Central | 01.18.2025
U.S. Air Force structural specialists use a center punch tool to hold a sheet of corrugated steel on the frame of a jet blast deflector in the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility, Jan. 18, 2025. The jet blast deflector not only prevents erosion and damage to airfield surfaces, but also ensures the safe and efficient operation of fighter aircraft, reinforcing global airpower projection.......
Photo by Master Sgt. Luke Olson | United States Air Forces Central | 01.18.2025
U.S. Air Force structural specialists use a center punch tool to guide a sheet of corrugated steel on the steel frame of a jet blast deflector in the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility, Jan. 18, 2025. This jet blast deflector is built to withstand full-power, afterburner run-ups from advanced fighter aircraft like the F-15, F-16, F-22, and F-35. (U.S. Air Force photo by Master Sgt.......
Photo by Master Sgt. Luke Olson | United States Air Forces Central | 01.18.2025
U.S. Air Force structural specialists place a sheet of corrugated steel on the structural steel frame of a jet blast deflector in the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility, Jan. 18, 2025. Built to withstand the extreme forces of afterburner-equipped aircraft, this jet blast deflector enhances mission readiness by safeguarding personnel, equipment, and airfield surfaces. (U.S. Air Force......
Photo by Master Sgt. Luke Olson | United States Air Forces Central | 01.18.2025
U.S. Air Force structural specialists install corrugated sheet steel while constructing a jet blast deflector in the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility, Jan. 18, 2025. This jet blast deflector ensures the operational integrity of taxiways and aprons by protecting against erosion and the intense exhaust from military aircraft. (U.S. Air Force photo by Master Sgt. Luke Olson)...
Photo by Master Sgt. Luke Olson | United States Air Forces Central | 01.18.2025
U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Noah Quichocho, a structural specialist with the 332nd Expeditionary Civil Engineer Squadron, balances steel sheeting while constructing a jet blast deflector in the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility, Jan. 18, 2025. Built for durability, this deflector protects airfield surfaces and enables continuous operations while redirecting powerful jet blasts......
