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166th Airlift Wing Fuel Cell Maintainers: Huge job, Tiny Spaces

U.S. Air Force Master Sgt. Eugene Jackson of the 166th Maintenance Squadron, Fuel Systems Maintenance shop describes the equipment and training tank used by fuel-cell maintainers, Nov. 26, 2019. The training tank is from a decommissioned C-130 and allows Airmen to get hands-on training in a real-world situation. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Mr. Mitch Topal)

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166th Airlift Wing Fuel Cell Maintainers: Huge job, Tiny Spaces

U.S. Air Force Tech Sgt. William Fissel of the 166th Maintenance Squadron, ISO dock shop fills out a panel removal sheet in preparation to assist in the replacement of a leaky fuel seal, Dec. 19, 2019. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Mr. Mitch Topal)

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166th Airlift Wing Fuel Cell Maintainers: Huge job, Tiny Spaces

Master Sgt. Eugene Jackson of the 166th Maintenance Squadron, fuel systems maintenance shop prepares to re-seal a leaky fuel system access door on top of the right wing of a C-130H2 aircraft. Because fuel system maintainers have to work in high places, they are required to clip into a safety harness. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Mr. Mitch Topal

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166th Airlift Wing Fuel Cell Maintainers: Huge job, Tiny Spaces

U.S. Air Force Master Sgt. Eugene Jackson of the 166th Maintenance Squadron, fuel systems maintenance shop reaches deep into the fuel system access door on top of the right wing of a C-130H2 aircraft to replace a leaky fuel seal, Dec. 19, 2019. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Mr. Mitch Topal)

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166th Airlift Wing Fuel Cell Maintainers: Huge job, Tiny Spaces

A Delaware Air National Guard C-130H2 aircraft awaits fuel system repair and maintenance at New Castle Air National Guard Base, Del., Dec. 19, 2019. The Blue Hen emblem emblazoned on the side of the aircraft symbolizes the State of Delaware. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Mr. Mitch Topal)

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166th Airlift Wing Fuel Cell Maintainers: Huge job, Tiny Spaces

Inside the fuel dock, maintainers prepare to perform fuel system repairs and maintenance on a C-130H2 aircraft, Dec. 19, 2019. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Mr. Mitch Topal)

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166th Airlift Wing Fuel Cell Maintainers: Huge job, Tiny Spaces

U.S. Air Force Master Sgt. Eugene Jackson of the 166th Maintenance Squadron, fuel systems maintenance shop demonstrates a supplied air respirator used by fuel-cell maintainers, Nov. 26, 2019. The respirator pumps clean air to the maintainer who is working inside a fuel cell. Often, toxic fuel vapors can displace oxygen inside the fuel cell. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Mr. Mitch Topal)

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166th Airlift Wing Welcomes Center of Influence Members

New Castle County Executive Matt Meyer tries his hand flying a C-130H aircraft in the Ops flight simulator at New Castle Air National Guard Base, Del., Oct. 31, 2019. The COI event allows for community leaders, business leaders, and spokesmen from various organizations in Delaware with the opportunity to learn more about the Delaware National Guard, meet leadership, tour facilities and aircraft. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Mr. Mitch Topal)

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166th Airlift Wing Welcomes Center of Influence Members

Airmen from the 142nd AES describe to COI members the configuration of a C-130 for aeromedical evacuation, and the complexities of transporting injured soldiers and Airmen from FOBs – at New Castle Air National Guard Base, Del., Oct. 31, 2019. The COI event allows for community leaders, business leaders, and spokesmen from various organizations in Delaware with the opportunity to learn more about the Delaware National Guard, meet leadership, tour facilities and aircraft. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Mr. Mitch Topal)

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166th Airlift Wing Welcomes Center of Influence Members

U.S. Air Force Col. Carla D. Riner, 166nd Airlift Wing Commander, explains the 166th Operations Group mission to visiting COI members at New Castle Air National Guard Base, Del., Oct. 31, 2019. The COI event allows for community leaders, business leaders, and spokesmen from various organizations in Delaware with the opportunity to learn more about the Delaware National Guard, meet leadership, tour facilities and aircraft. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Mr. Mitch Topal)

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166th Airlift Wing Welcomes Center of Influence Members

U.S. Air Force Lt. Col. Robert Pike details base operations to visiting COI members at New Castle Air National Guard Base, Del., Oct. 31, 2019. The COI event allows for community leaders, business leaders, and spokesmen from various organizations in Delaware with the opportunity to learn more about the Delaware National Guard, meet leadership, tour facilities and aircraft. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Mr. Mitch Topal)

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166th Airlift Wing Welcomes Center of Influence Members

U.S. Army MG Michael Berry, Delaware National Guard Adjutant General, provides a “State of the Guard” presentation to COI members at New Castle Air National Guard Base, Del., Oct. 31, 2019. The COI event allows for community leaders, business leaders, and spokesmen from various organizations in Delaware with the opportunity to learn more about the Delaware National Guard, meet leadership, tour facilities and aircraft. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Mr. Mitch Topal)

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Delaware National Guard participates in Total Force, Joint Training Exercise Diamond Wing

Members from the 436th Airlift Wing begin loading a C-5M Super Galaxy with Delaware National Guard assets during Total Force/Joint Training Exercise Diamond Wing at Dover Air Force Base, Del., Nov. 14, 2019. Units from the DNG Army and Air Guard, along with Active-Duty Air Force personnel and aircraft from Dover AFB worked together to simulate a state-wide disaster response effort. (U.S. Air National Guard Photo by Mr. Mitchell Topal)

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Delaware National Guard participates in Total Force, Joint Training Exercise Diamond Wing

U.S. Army Lt. Col. Garland Pennington, Delaware Army National Guard Joint Operations Center director, briefs leaders on Total Force/Joint Training Exercise Diamond Wing at Dover Air Force Base, Del., Nov. 14, 2019. The National Guard is prepared with highly-trained professionals and state-of the-art equipment to respond and support incident commanders in any disaster scenario, and training like Diamond Wing allows the Delaware Guard to showcase the capabilities of Citizen Guardsmen. (U.S. Air National Guard Photo by Mr. Mitchell Topal)

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Delaware National Guard participates in Total Force, Joint Training Exercise Diamond Wing

A C-5M Super Galaxy is unloaded during Total Force/Joint Training Exercise Diamond Wing at New Castle Air National Guard Base, Del., Nov. 14, 2019. The C-5M Super Galaxy is the largest strategic airlifter in the Department of Defense and is capable of carrying over more than 280-thousand pounds of cargo. (U.S. Air National Guard Photo by Staff Sgt. Katherine Miller)

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Delaware National Guard participates in Total Force, Joint Training Exercise Diamond Wing

A C-5M Super Galaxy lands on the runway during Total Force/Joint Training Exercise Diamond Wing at New Castle Air National Guard Base, Del., Nov. 14, 2019. During the exercise, cargo, vehicles and personnel from the DNG’s 31st Civil Support Team were loaded and transported in addition to other DNG Army and Air Guard vehicles and personnel. (U.S. Air National Guard Photo by Staff Sgt. Katherine Miller)

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Delaware National Guard participates in Total Force, Joint Training Exercise Diamond Wing

Members of the Delaware National Guard’s Joint Operations Center gather for a photo at the conclusion of Total Force/Joint Training Exercise Diamond Wing at New Castle Air National Guard Base, Del., Nov. 14, 2019. The positive relationship between Dover Air Force Base and the DNG allow for unique training events such as Exercise Diamond Wing. (U.S. Air National Guard Photo by Staff Sgt. Katherine Miller)

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The Air Force’s Crystal Ball: The 166th Airlift Wing tests CBM+ to prognosticate aircraft maintenance needs

A C130H2 receiving maintenance is viewed through a photographic lens ball at New Castle Air National Guard Base, Del., Oct. 29, 2019. The 166th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron is testing the Conditions Based Maintenance program, which uses predictive analytics to proactively schedule aircraft maintenance. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Mr. Mitch Topal)

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Half of C-130H2 fleet takes off from 166th Airlift Wing

A C-130H2 prepares to take off from the flightline at New Castle Air National Guard Base, Del., Nov. 3, 2019. The 166th Airlift Wing is home to eight C-130H2 tactical aircraft. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Staff Sgt. Katherine Miller)

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Half of C-130H2 fleet takes off from 166th Airlift Wing

Four C-130H2 aircraft take off from the flightline at New Castle Air National Guard Base, Del., Nov. 3, 2019. Over the few months, the 166 Airlift Wing fleet has been in the midst of heavy depot maintenance and has sequentially aircraft off to Warner Robbins for several months each to be overhauled, making it difficult to send off more than two aircraft at once. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Staff Sgt. Katherine Miller)

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