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U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Zachary Knighton, 9th Maintenance Squadron aerospace propulsion technician, inspects a U-2 Dragon Lady motor Jan. 12, 2023, at Beale Air Force Base, Calif. The inspection served as a performance exam to ensure Airmen are following correct procedures. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Juliana Londono)

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U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Liam Boudreault, 9th Maintenance Squadron aerospace propulsion technician, conducts a hoist inspection Jan. 12, 2023, at Beale Air Force Base, Calif. Hoist inspections are conducted periodically to verify the hoist is still in operable conditions. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Juliana Londono)

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U.S. Air Force Airman Mathew Nicholas, 9th Maintenance Squadron aerospace propulsion technician, refers to the technical order (TO), Jan. 12, 2023, at Beale Air Force Base, Calif. The TO serves as guidance for Airmen to verify procedures, in this case procedures for trailer maintenance. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Juliana Londono)

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U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Zachary Knighton, 9th Maintenance Squadron aerospace propulsion technician, mounts an ignition exciter to a U-2 Dragon Lady motor Jan. 12, 2023, at Beale Air Force Base, Calif. The ignition exciter mounting served as a performance exam, monitored by quality assurance Airmen, to ensure correct procedures are being followed. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Juliana Londono)

Maintenance Day

Published Jan. 30, 2023
By Airman 1st Class Juliana Londono
9 RW/PA

BEALE AIR FORCE BASE, Calif. -- U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Zachary Knighton, 9th Maintenance Squadron aerospace propulsion technician, inspects a U-2 Dragon Lady motor Jan. 12, 2023, at Beale Air Force Base, Calif. The inspection served as a performance exam to ensure Airmen are following correct procedures. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Juliana Londono)