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SPANGDAHLEM AIR BASE, Germany – U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Mark Salzman, 372nd Training Squadron avionics instructor from Sunrise, Fla., left, demonstrates proper soldering technique for U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Enrique Campbell, 52nd Component Maintenance Squadron electronic warfare systems technician from Laredo, Texas, and U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Christopher Peoples, 52nd CMS electronic warfare systems technician from Mount Pocono, Pa., during a soldering class Sept. 10, 2013. The four-day course covers basic safety and risk management for soldering, along with basic soldering techniques. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Gustavo Castillo/Released)
SPANGDAHLEM AIR BASE, Germany – U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Mark Salzman, 372nd Training Squadron avionics instructor from Sunrise, Fla., solders a hook terminal during a basic soldering class Sept. 10, 2013. The course teaches Airmen soldering techniques on various connector types, including hook and turret terminals. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Gustavo Castillo/Released)
SPANGDAHLEM AIR BASE, Germany – U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Christopher Peoples, 52nd Component Maintenance Squadron electronic warfare systems technician from Mount Pocono, Pa., inspects the solder on a hook terminal during a basic soldering class Sept. 10, 2013. Soldering connections must be reviewed thoroughly to prevent any breaks in the connection. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Gustavo Castillo/Released)
SPANGDAHLEM AIR BASE, Germany – U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Christopher Peoples, 52nd Component Maintenance Squadron electronic warfare systems technician from Mount Pocono, Pa., brushes off soldering flux from a hook terminal during a basic soldering class Sept. 10, 2013. Flux is a chemical cleaning agent used in soldering, but must be removed after use because its highly corrosive nature could cause premature defects if left on a connection. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Gustavo Castillo/Released)
SPANGDAHLEM AIR BASE, Germany – U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Enrique Campbell, 52nd Component Maintenance Squadron electronic warfare systems technician from Laredo, Texas, performs soldering techniques during a basic soldering class Sept. 10, 2013. The basic soldering course, led by 372nd Training Squadron instructors, is open to all military card holders. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Gustavo Castillo/Released)