723d AMXS unfolds maintenance readiness

Senior Airman Nicholas Dacyk, 723d Aircraft Maintenance Squadron hydraulics systems apprentice, marshals an HH-60G Pave Hawk, Dec. 5, 2017, at Moody Air Force Base, Ga. As part of a Phase 1, Phase 2 exercise, the 23d Wing is evaluating its operations, maintenance and logistics to determine its readiness to rapidly deploy. The HH-60 capabilities were tested to determine the 723d Aircraft Maintenance Squadron’s ability to make a helicopter operational. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman Eugene Oliver)

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723d AMXS unfolds maintenance readiness

A pilot prepares to power down an HH-60G Pave Hawk following a hover test, Dec. 5, 2017, at Moody Air Force Base, Ga. As part of a Phase 1, Phase 2 exercise, the 23d Wing is evaluating its operations, maintenance and logistics to determine its readiness to rapidly deploy. The HH-60’s capabilities were tested to determine the 723d Aircraft Maintenance Squadron’s ability to make a helicopter operational. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman Eugene Oliver)

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723d AMXS unfolds maintenance readiness

Senior Airman Trevor Krutsch, 723d Aircraft Maintenance Squadron hydraulics systems apprentice, unfolds the rotor of an HH-60G Pave Hawk, Dec. 5, 2017, at Moody Air Force Base, Ga. As part of a Phase 1, Phase 2 exercise, the 23d Wing is evaluating its operations, maintenance and logistics to determine its readiness to rapidly deploy. Airmen from the 723d Aircraft Maintenance Squadron folded the main and tail rotor blades inward to make it easier to transport and then unfolded the rotors to practice making the helicopter operational. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman Eugene Oliver)

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Staff Sgt. Justin Willis, 723d Aircraft Maintenance Squadron crew chief, tightens a screw on the rotor of an HH-60G Pave Hawk, Dec. 5, 2017, at Moody Air Force Base, Ga. As part of a Phase 1, Phase 2 exercise, the 23d Wing is evaluating its operations, maintenance and logistics to determine its readiness to rapidly deploy. Airmen from the 723d Aircraft Maintenance Squadron folded the main and tail rotor blades inward to make it easier to transport and then unfolded the rotors to practice making the helicopter operational. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman Eugene Oliver)

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Senior Airman Greggory Petkewicz, and Senior Airman Trevor Krutsch, 723d Aircraft Maintenance Squadron crew chiefs, work on the rotor of an HH-60G Pave Hawk, Dec. 5, 2017, at Moody Air Force Base, Ga. As part of a Phase 1, Phase 2 exercise, the 23d Wing is evaluating its operations, maintenance and logistics to determine its readiness to rapidly deploy. Airmen from the 723d Aircraft Maintenance Squadron folded the main and tail rotor blades inward to make it easier to transport and then unfolded the rotors to practice making the helicopter operational. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman Eugene Oliver)

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723d AMXS unfolds maintenance readiness

Senior Airman Greggory Petkewicz, 723d Aircraft Maintenance Squadron crew chief, tightens a screw on a HH-60G Pave Hawk, Dec. 5, 2017, at Moody Air Force Base, Ga. As part of a Phase 1, Phase 2 exercise, the 23d Wing is evaluating its operations, maintenance and logistics to determine its readiness to rapidly deploy. Airmen from the 723d Aircraft Maintenance Squadron folded the main and tail rotor blades inward to make it easier to transport and then unfolded the rotors to practice making the helicopter operational. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman Eugene Oliver)

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723d AMXS unfolds maintenance readiness

Senior Airman Nicholas Dacyk, 723d Aircraft Maintenance Squadron hydraulics systems apprentice, pulls a lever attached to an HH-60G Pave Hawk, Dec. 5, 2017, at Moody Air Force Base, Ga. As part of a Phase 1, Phase 2 exercise, the 23d Wing is evaluating its operations, maintenance and logistics to determine its readiness to rapidly deploy. Airmen from the 723d Aircraft Maintenance Squadron folded the main and tail rotor blades inward to make it easier to transport and then unfolded the rotors to practice making the helicopter operational. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman Eugene Oliver)

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Senior Airman Gary Smith from the 723d Aircraft Maintenance Squadron lifts the rotor of an HH-60G Pave Hawk, during an exercise, Dec. 5, 2017, at Moody Air Force Base, Ga. Moody’s Phase 1, Phase 2 exercise tested the 23d Wing’s ability to prepare, deploy and execute their mission at a moment’s notice. The 723d AMXS was tasked with folding HH-60s in preparation for transport in a larger aircraft and unfolding them once they arrive at their final destination. During folding, the rotor blades are revolved and aligned with the body of the helicopter, and fastened into place. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Janiqua P. Robinson)

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Airmen from the 723d Aircraft Maintenance Squadron discuss maintenance performed on a floor panel of an HH-60G Pave Hawk during an exercise, Dec. 5, 2017, at Moody Air Force Base, Ga. Moody’s Phase 1, Phase 2 exercise tested the 23d Wing’s ability to prepare, deploy and execute their mission at a moment’s notice. The 723d AMXS was tasked with folding HH-60s in preparation for transport in a larger aircraft and unfolding them once they arrive at their final destination. During folding, the rotor blades are revolved and aligned with the body of the helicopter, and fastened into place. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Janiqua P. Robinson)

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Airmen from the 723d Aircraft Maintenance Squadron begin unfolding an HH-60G Pave Hawk during an exercise, Dec. 5, 2017, at Moody Air Force Base, Ga. Moody’s Phase 1, Phase 2 exercise tested the 23d Wing’s ability to prepare, deploy and execute their mission at a moment’s notice. The 723d AMXS was tasked with folding HH-60s in preparation for transport in a larger aircraft and unfolding them once they arrive at their final destination. During folding, the rotor blades are revolved and aligned with the body of the helicopter, and fastened into place. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Janiqua P. Robinson)

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Senior Airman Nicholas Dacyk, 723d Aircraft Maintenance Squadron hydraulics systems apprentice, drains hydraulic fluid from an HH-60G Pave Hawk during an exercise, Dec. 5, 2017, at Moody Air Force Base, Ga. Moody’s Phase 1, Phase 2 exercise tested the 23d Wing’s ability to prepare, deploy and execute their mission at a moment’s notice. The 723d AMXS was tasked with folding HH-60s in preparation for transport in a larger aircraft and unfolding them once they arrive at their final destination. During folding, the rotor blades are revolved and aligned with the body of the helicopter, and fastened into place. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Janiqua P. Robinson)

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723d AMXS unfolds maintenance

Airmen from the 723d Aircraft Maintenance Squadron begin unfolding an HH-60G Pave Hawk during an exercise, Dec. 5, 2017, at Moody Air Force Base, Ga. Moody’s Phase 1, Phase 2 exercise tested the 23d Wing’s ability to prepare, deploy and execute their mission at a moment’s notice. The 723d AMXS was tasked with folding HH-60s in preparation for transport in a larger aircraft and unfolding them once they arrive at their final destination. During folding, the rotor blades are revolved and aligned with the body of the helicopter, and fastened into place. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Janiqua P. Robinson)

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723d AMXS unfolds maintenance readiness

Published Dec. 7, 2017
By Airman Eugene Oliver and Senior Airman Janiqua Robinson
23d Wing Public Affairs

MOODY AIR FORCE BASE, Ga. --