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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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The 166th Airlift Wing flight simulator: An essential training tool

Dedicated crew chiefs, U.S. Air Force Tech Sgts Chris Hamilton, Steve Lawrence, and Mark Gede go over engine run procedures in the 166th Airlift Wing flight Simulator, Dec. 12, 2019. Each aircraft has a dedicated crew chief who much be able to start, run and shut down its engines. Maintainers must be able to identify maintenance issues with C-130H2 engines.

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The 166th Airlift Wing flight simulator: An essential training tool

The 166th Airlift Wing C-130H2 flight simulator in its dedicated, climate controlled building, Dec. 12, 2019. The sim building also functions as a classroom and has whiteboards, presentation A/V equipment and a conference table for crew training.

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The 166th Airlift Wing flight simulator: An essential training tool

U.S. Air Force Capt. Nicholas Baile, 166th Operations Group pilot, troubleshoots a start malfunction in the 166th Airlift Wing flight simulator while Capt. Alexandria Anzur, navigator, sits in the co-pilot’s seat. In the simulator, flight crews often get the chance to try their hand in every position: pilot, co-pilot, flight engineer and navigator, leading to a greater understanding of other crewmembers’ roles and responsibilities while flying the aircraft.

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The 166th Airlift Wing flight simulator: An essential training tool

Navigator U.S. Air Force Capt. Alexandria Anzur prepares her station in the sim for a flight over the states of Vermont and New Hampshire, Dec. 12, 2019. In the simulator, flight crews often get the chance to try their hand in every position: pilot, co-pilot, flight engineer and navigator, leading to a greater understanding of other crewmembers’ roles and responsibilities while flying the aircraft.

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

Four C-130H2 aircraft prepare to take off from the flightline at New Castle Air National Guard Base, Del., Nov. 3, 2019. The 166th Airlift Wing can rapidly mobilize and deploy C-130H2 aircraft and personnel worldwide to meet peacetime and wartime contingencies. (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

Members of the 166th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron celebrate after watching four C-130H2 aircraft take off from the flightline at New Castle Air National Guard Base, Del., Nov. 3, 2019. The Mission Capability Rate for the 166th Airlift Wing is approaching the best it’s been since the June 2018 AEF rotation. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Staff Sgt. Katherine Miller)

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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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