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Senior Airman Michael Atkinson, 74th Aircraft Maintenance Unit dedicated crew chief, protects a component before washing an A-10C Thunderbolt II, Feb. 8, 2018, at Moody Air Force Base, Ga. Airmen sealed off various electrical components prior to the wash to protect them from chemicals within the soap. In addition to mechanical and electrical maintenance, A-10’s must be washed every 180 days or approximately 1,000 flying hours in order to control corrosion caused by residue from the gun and engine exhaust. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Janiqua P. Robinson)


Airmen wash 'Hawg'

Senior Airman Michael Atkinson, 74th Aircraft Maintenance Unit dedicated crew chief, protects a component before washing an A-10C Thunderbolt II, Feb. 8, 2018, at Moody Air Force Base, Ga. Airmen sealed off various electrical components prior to the wash to protect them from chemicals within the soap. In addition to mechanical and electrical maintenance, A-10’s must be washed every 180 days or approximately 1,000 flying hours in order to control corrosion caused by residue from the gun and engine exhaust. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Janiqua P. Robinson)

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Current and former chief master sergeants present a gift to Chief Master Sgt. Jim Calhoun, 23d Logistics Readiness Squadron superintendent, during Calhoun’s retirement ceremony, June 1, 2017, at Moody Air Force Base, Ga. Calhoun entered the Air Force in August of 1991 and served in numerous positions within fuels management and logistics readiness throughout his career. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Daniel Snider)
Family, friends and colleagues give Chief Master Sgt. Jim Calhoun, 23d Logistics Readiness Squadron superintendent, a standing ovation during Calhoun’s retirement ceremony, June 1, 2017, at Moody Air Force Base, Ga. Calhoun entered the Air Force in August of 1991 and served in numerous positions within fuels management and logistics readiness throughout his career. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Daniel Snider)
Chief Master Sgt. Jim Calhoun, 23d Logistics Readiness Squadron superintendent, addresses family, friends and colleagues, during his retirement ceremony, June 1, 2017, at Moody Air Force Base, Ga. Calhoun entered the Air Force in August of 1991 and served in numerous positions within fuels management and logistics readiness throughout his career. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Daniel Snider)
Lt. Col. Laura Holcomb, Calhoun’s former commander, presents his mother, Mildred, an award during Chief Master Sgt. Jim Calhoun ‘s retirement ceremony, June 1, 2017, at Moody Air Force Base, Ga. Calhoun entered the Air Force in August of 1991 and served in numerous positions within fuels management and logistics readiness throughout his career. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Daniel Snider)
Chief Master Sgt. Bruce McPherson, 23d Mission Support Group (MSG) chief enlisted manager, presents a gift from the 23d MSG to Chief Master Sgt. Jim Calhoun, 23d Logistics Readiness Squadron superintendent, during Calhoun’s retirement ceremony, June 1, 2017, at Moody Air Force Base, Ga. Calhoun entered the Air Force in August of 1991 and served in numerous positions within fuels management and logistics readiness throughout his career. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Daniel Snider)
A Meritorious Service Metal awarded to Chief Master Sgt. Jim Calhoun, 23d Logistics Readiness Squadron superintendent, is displayed during Calhoun’s retirement ceremony, June 1, 2017, at Moody Air Force Base, Ga. Calhoun entered the Air Force in August of 1991 and served in numerous positions within fuels management and logistics readiness throughout his career. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Daniel Snider)
Airman 1st Class Jordan Vasquez, 23d Maintenance Squadron (MXS) aerospace propulsion technician, inspects the fuel lines of a Turbo-Fan (TF)-34 engine, May 16, 2018, at Moody Air Force Base, Ga. The 23d MXS propulsion flight’s mission is to ensure that the A-10C Thunderbolt II TF-34 engine is in satisfactory condition before it’s even installed on the aircraft. This flight is responsible for the overall upkeep and maintenance of all TF-34 engines for the Air Force’s largest operational A-10 fighter group. (U.S. Air Force Base photo by Airman 1st Class Eugene Oliver)
Airman 1st Class Blain Gehrett, 23d Maintenance Squadron (MXS) Aerospace Propulsion technician, repairs a Turbo-Fan (TF)-34 engine, May 16, 2018, at Moody Air Force Base, Ga. The 23d MXS propulsion flight’s mission is to ensure that the A-10C Thunderbolt II TF-34 engine is in satisfactory condition before it’s even installed on the aircraft. This flight is responsible for the overall upkeep and maintenance of all TF-34 engines for the Air Force’s largest operational A-10 fighter group. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Eugene Oliver)
Airman 1st Class Christopher Martinez, 23d Maintenance Squadron (MXS) aerospace propulsion technician, repairs a Turbo-Fan (TF)-34 engine, May 16, 2018, at Moody Air Force Base, Ga. The 23d MXS propulsion flight’s mission is to ensure that the A-10C Thunderbolt II TF-34 engine is in satisfactory condition before it’s even installed on the aircraft. This flight is responsible for the overall upkeep and maintenance of all TF-34 engines for the Air Force’s largest operational A-10 fighter group. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Eugene Oliver)
An Airman from the 23d Maintenance Squadron (MXS) ties a wire to a Turbo-Fan (TF)-34 engine, May 16, 2018, at Moody Air Force Base, Ga. The 23d MXS propulsion flight’s mission is to ensure that the A-10C Thunderbolt II TF-34 engine is in satisfactory condition before it’s even installed on the aircraft. This flight is responsible for the overall upkeep and maintenance of all TF-34 engines for the Air Force’s largest operational A-10 fighter group. (U.S. Air Force Base photo by Airman 1st Class Eugene Oliver)
Airmen from the 23d Maintenance Squadron (MXS) aerospace propulsion flight, repair a Turbo-Fan (TF)-34 engine, May 16, 2018, at Moody Air Force Base, Ga. The 23d MXS propulsion flight’s mission is to ensure that the A-10C Thunderbolt II TF-34 engine is in satisfactory condition before it’s even installed on the aircraft. This flight is responsible for the overall upkeep and maintenance of all TF-34 engines for the Air Force’s largest operational A-10 fighter group. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Eugene Oliver)
Airman 1st Class Emilie Rivera-Martinez, 23d Maintenance Squadron (MXS), aerospace propulsion apprentice, twists a wire on a Turbo-Fan (TF)-34 engine, May 16, 2018, at Moody Air Force Base, Ga. The 23d MXS propulsion flight’s mission is to ensure that the A-10C Thunderbolt II TF-34 engine is in satisfactory condition before it’s even installed on the aircraft. This flight is responsible for the overall upkeep and maintenance of all TF-34 engines for the Air Force’s largest operational A-10 fighter group. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Eugene Oliver)