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52nd Fighter Wing receives USAFE mission generation assessment

U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Nina Tolentino, 52nd Maintenance Group plans, scheduling and documentation technician, shares her daily routines with Master Sgt. Elizabeth Jones, U.S. Air Forces in Europe and Air Forces Africa A4 plans, scheduling and documentation manager, during a mission generation assessment at Spangdahlem Air Base, Germany, May 14, 2019. The USAFE A4 team came to Spangdahlem to share best practices and take notes of where members are excelling to share with other USAFE bases. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Preston Cherry)

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52nd Fighter Wing receives USAFE mission generation assessment

U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Ian Wright, Maintenance Operations Center NCO in charge, monitors flightline and maintenance activity during a mission generation assessment at Spangdahlem Air Base, Germany, May 14, 2019. The MOC monitors and makes changes with maintenance and aircraft statuses as they happen to ensure there are no mission interruptions. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff. Sgt. Preston Cherry)

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52nd Fighter Wing receives USAFE mission generation assessment

U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Jonathan McGonial, Maintenance Operations Center controller, monitors flightline and maintenance activity during a mission generation assessment at Spangdahlem Air Base, Germany, May 14, 2019. The MOC monitors and ensures changes are made to aircraft statuses leading up to and during missions to ensure there are no interruptions. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff. Sgt. Preston Cherry)

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52nd Fighter Wing receives USAFE mission generation assessment

U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt.'s Stephanie Green, 52nd Maintenance Group plans, scheduling and documentation section chief, left, and Lea Hanson, MXG plans, scheduling and documentation NCO in charge, center, review a flying hour program for fiscal year 2020 during a mission generation assessment at Spangdahlem Air Base, Germany, May 14, 2019. The plans, scheduling and documentation section plans all of Spangdahlem's aircraft temporary duty, deployment and training flights, and manages their maintenance and historical documentation.

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52nd Fighter Wing receives USAFE mission generation assessment

U.S. Air Force Tech Sgt. Kevin Carr, 52nd Maintenance Group quality assurance inspector, right, watches Airmen perform a hot pit refueling during a mission generation assessment at Spangdahlem Air Base, Germany, May 14, 2019. QA members evaluate the quality of maintenance accomplished and performs necessary functions to manage the 52nd Fighter Wing and 52nd Maintenance Group's maintenance standardization and evaluation program. QA performs evaluations on hot pit teams periodically to ensure members are following local procedures and complying with all technical orders. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Preston Cherry)

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52nd Fighter Wing receives USAFE mission generation assessment

U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Ryan Asbury, 52nd Logistics Readiness Squadron fuels distribution operator, moves a fuel hose after a hot pit refueling during a mission generation assessment at Spangdahlem Air Base, Germany, May 14, 2019. During hot pits, 52nd LRS fuel distribution operators fuel up F-16 Fighting Falcons while the engine is still running in order to maximize flying time. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Preston Cherry)

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52nd Fighter Wing receives USAFE mission generation assessment

U.S. Air Forces in Europe and Air Forces Africa A4 team members meet during a mission generation assessment at Spangdahlem Air Base, Germany, May 14, 2019. The USAFE A4 team came to Spangdahlem to share best practices and take notes of where members are excelling to share with other USAFE bases. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Preston Cherry)

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52nd Fighter Wing receives USAFE mission generation assessment

U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Mason Miller, 52nd Aircraft Maintenance Squadron avionic systems technician, communicates with an F-16 Fighting Falcon pilot before engine shutdown during a mission generation assessment at Spangdahlem Air Base, Germany, May 14, 2019. Avionics Systems technicians are responsible for maintaining and repairing aircraft avionics systems to ensure pilots receive the information they need to successfully operate their aircraft. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Preston Cherry)

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U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. William McArthur, 52nd Aircraft Maintenance Squadron dedicated crew chief, places a protective cover on the exhaust of an F-16 Fighting Falcon during a mission generation assessment at Spangdahlem Air Base, Germany, May 14, 2019. Yellow jumpsuits are worn by crew chiefs during intake and exhaust inspections which happen before the aircraft power on and after shutdowns. The protective covers are placed on the intake and exhaust after inspections to prevent debris and pests from entering in them. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Preston Cherry)

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52nd Fighter Wing receives USAFE mission generation assessment

U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Joseph Prunesti, 52nd Aircraft Maintenance Squadron assistant dedicated crew chief, wipes down F-16 Fighting Falcon panels during a mission generation assessment at Spangdahlem Air Base, Germany, May 14, 2019. Prunesti works in the phase shop where aircraft receive inspections every 400 flying hours. Aircraft panels are wiped down in the inspection process to check for cracks and excessive wear followed by an evaluation from a 52nd MXS aircraft structural maintenance technician. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff. Sgt. Preston Cherry)

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52nd Fighter Wing receives USAFE mission generation assessment

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Kramer Peralta, 52nd Maintenance Squadron electrical and environmental specialist, works on a compressed air system of an F-16 Fighting Falcon during a mission generation assessment at Spangdahlem Air Base, Germany, May 14, 2019. Peralta works in the phase shop where inspections, preventive and heavier maintenance are performed. The phase shop inspects for serviceability on every nut and bolt and is made up of various Air Force career fields which bring together a variety of technical experience. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Preston Cherry)

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52nd Fighter Wing receives USAFE mission generation assessment

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Kramer Peralta, 52nd Maintenance Squadron electrical and environmental specialist, right, Staff Sgt. Justin Taylor, 52nd MXS aircraft structural maintenance technician, center left, and Staff Sgt. Jose Quinones, 52nd MXS propulsions craftsman, left, discuss a maintenance matter for an F-16 Fighting Falcon during a mission generation assessment at Spangdahlem Air Base, Germany, May 14, 2019. The team works in the phase shop where heavy and preventive maintenance are performed. Unique to Spangdahlem, the phase shop is made up of different Air Force career fields rather than only crew chiefs. This brings together various technical experience to provide products that exceed the Air Force standard. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Preston Cherry)

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52nd Fighter Wing receives USAFE mission generation assessment

U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Ryan Amador, 52nd Maintenance Squadron aerospace ground equipment journeyman, guides a vehicle operator toward a generator trailer during a mission generation assessment at Spangdahlem Air Base, Germany, May 14, 2019. The AGE section provides support equipment to all aircraft at Spangdahlem when requested. Amador works in the AGE section which delivers support items such as generators, air conditioners, heaters, light carts, air compressors, various maintenance stands and jacks, and nitrogen servicing carts. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Preston Cherry)

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U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Arthur Christenson, 52nd Aircraft Maintenance Squadron electrical and environmental specialist, checks electrical components of an F-16 Fighting Falcon during a mission generation assessment at Spangdahlem Air Base, Germany, May 14, 2019. Electrical and environmental specialists ensure all of the F-16's electrical systems are functioning properly so they fly safely and effectively. The specialists also maintain the aircrafts oxygen system to give pilots breathable air. (U.S Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Preston Cherry)

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52nd Fighter Wing receives USAFE mission generation assessment

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Alexander Duran, right, and Airman First Class Dominique Shelton, center, both 52nd Aircraft Maintenance Squadron support technicians, pack and organize supplies for an upcoming temporary duty assignment during a mission generation assessment at Spangdahlem Air Base, Germany, May 14, 2019. Support technicians are in charge of packing all the tools and equipment necessary to complete the mission during a TDY. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Preston Cherry)

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U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Maxsym Bosi, 52nd Aircraft Maintenance Squadron support technician, right, assists Senior Airman John Daigle, 52nd AMXS dedicated crew chief, left, with equipment turn-in during a mission generation assessment at Spangdahlem Air Base, Germany, May 14, 2019. Support technicians distribute, receive, inventory and inspect more than 13,000 tools and equipment for the F-16 Fighting Falcon. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Preston Cherry)

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52nd Fighter Wing receives USAFE mission generation assessment

Published May 23, 2019
By Staff Sgt. Preston Cherry
52nd Fighter Wing Public Affairs

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