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AFOTEC commander evaluates operational capability of 33rd FW F-35

U.S. Air Force Brig. Gen. Michael “Trey” Rawls, commander of Air Force Operational Test and Evaluation Center, Kirtland Air Force Base, New Mexico, attends the F-35 senior officer course at the 33rd Fighter Wing to assess the F-35A Lightning II at Eglin Air Force Base, Florida, Sept. 23, 2022. Rawls evaluated the F-35A’s ability to meet operational requirements. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman Christian Corley)

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Airmen innovation saves Marines thousands

U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Yunus Janajreh, 33rd Maintenance Squadron aircraft metals technologist, measures an actuating lever Oct. 3, 2018, at Eglin Air Force Base, Fla. The metals technology team assembled 10 levers with three spares for under $2,000 in five days. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Emily Smallwood)

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Airmen innovation saves Marines thousands

U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Yunus Janajreh, 33rd Maintenance Squadron aircraft metals technologist, holds an actuating lever Oct. 3, 2018, at Eglin Air Force Base, Fla. The lever has an expected life expectancy of more than a decade. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Emily Smallwood)

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Airmen innovation saves Marines thousands

U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Joshua McGirt, 33rd Maintenance Squadron aircraft metals technologist, works a metal cutting machine Oct. 3, 2018, at Eglin Air Force Base, Fla. The metals technology team was tasked with this project because of their experience with innovating and creating parts and procedures. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Emily Smallwood)

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Airmen innovation saves Marines thousands

U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Timothy Bergin, 33rd Maintenance Squadron aircraft metals technologist, attaches a metal rod to a machine Oct. 3, 2018, at Eglin Air Force Base, Fla. The metal rod is used to make pins that insert into the actuating levers for stability. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Emily Smallwood)

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Airmen innovation saves Marines thousands

Airmen from the 33rd Maintenance Squadron Fabrication Flight saved the 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing thousands of dollars by manufacturing an aircraft part for the F-35B Lightning II Sept. 17-21, 2018, at Eglin Air Force Base, Fla. The purpose of the aircraft part is to test functionality of a component within the STOVL system of the F-35B. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Emily Smallwood)

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Behind the Lens

U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. John Askew, 33rd Fighter Wing maintenance scheduler, takes a photo Sept. 12, 2018, at Eglin Air Force Base, Fla. Askew photographs several different events in the local area. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Emily Smallwood)

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Behind the Lens

U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. John Askew, 33rd Fighter Wing maintenance scheduler, shows off his camera Sept. 12, 2018, at Eglin Air Force Base, Fla. Askew runs a photography business outside of his military career. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Emily Smallwood)

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Col. McFarland’s fini flight at the 33rd FW

U.S. Air Force Col. James McFarland, vice commander of the 33rd Fighter Wing, is met by his family after completing his fini flight at Eglin Air Force Base, Florida, July 15, 2022. A fini flight is a traditional final flight at a unit before retirement or permanent change of station, often followed by landing in a champagne-and-water shower for pilots and some aircrew members. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Amber Litteral)

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Col. McFarland’s fini flight at the 33rd FW

U.S. Air Force Col. James McFarland, vice commander of the 33rd Fighter Wing, prepares to land an F-35A Lightning II aircraft during his fini flight at Eglin Air Force Base, Florida, July 15, 2022. A fini flight is a traditional final flight at a unit before retirement or permanent change of station, often followed by landing in a champagne-and-water shower for pilots and some aircrew members. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Amber Litteral)

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Col. McFarland’s fini flight at the 33rd FW

U.S. Air Force Col. James McFarland, vice commander of the 33rd Fighter Wing, completes his fini flight at Eglin Air Force Base, Florida, July 15, 2022. A fini flight is a traditional final flight at a unit before retirement or permanent change of station, often followed by landing in a champagne-and-water shower for pilots and some aircrew members. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Amber Litteral)

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Col. McFarland’s fini flight at the 33rd FW

U.S. Air Force Col. James McFarland, vice commander of the 33rd Fighter Wing, completes his fini flight at Eglin Air Force Base, Florida, July 15, 2022. A fini flight is a traditional final flight at a unit before retirement or permanent change of station, often followed by landing in a champagne-and-water shower for pilots and some aircrew members. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Amber Litteral)

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Col. McFarland’s fini flight at the 33rd FW

U.S. Air Force Col. James McFarland, vice commander of the 33rd Fighter Wing, celebrates the completion of his fini flight at Eglin Air Force Base, Florida, July 15, 2022. A fini flight is a traditional final flight at a unit before retirement or permanent change of station, often followed by landing in a champagne-and-water shower for pilots and some aircrew members. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Amber Litteral)

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Creating a helping hand

U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Timothy Bergin, 33rd Maintenance Squadron aircraft metals technology journeyman, stands with his prosthetic prototype June 13, 2018, at Eglin Air Force Base, Fla. Bergin used the knowledge he gained from a computer numerical control and heating course, and from within his career field to customize and improve a prosthetic while off duty. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Peter Thompson)

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Creating a helping hand

U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Timothy Bergin, 33rd Maintnenance Squadron aircraft metals technology journeyman, holds his prototype prosthetic June 13, 2018, at Eglin Air Force Base, Fla. Bergin found a model of a prosthetic online and began customizing it to improve functionality, lifespan and appearance. In addition to improvements, he says he can reproduce the hand for less than $20. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Peter Thompson)

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F-35 ATC welcomes 1000th international maintenance student

U.S. Air Force Col. Sean C. Routier, F-35 Academic Training Center director, welcomes new international maintenance students Feb. 1, 2018, at Eglin Air Force Base, Fla. The ATC is a state of the art facility that trains F-35 pilots from the U.S. Air Force and Navy, and all F-35 maintainers, including ten foreign countries. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Emily Smallwood)

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F-35 ATC welcomes 1000th international maintenance student

U.S. Air Force Col. Sean C. Routier, F-35 Academic Training Center director, recognizes British Royal Air Force Sgt. Matthew Elwood, RAF Marham Aircrew Equipment Assemblies Maintenance Bay senior noncommissioned officer, as the 1000th international maintenance student Feb. 1, 2018, at Eglin Air Force Base, Fla. Since the ATC opened in 2011, it has graduated more than 5,500 maintainers and 361 pilots across three branches of service and ten participating countries. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Emily Smallwood)

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Flight instructor soars to new hieghts

U.S. Air Force 2nd Lt. April Albanese, 337th Air Control Squadron air battle manager instructor, stands in the front of a class April 18, 2018, at Tyndall Air Force Base, Fla. Albanese was a civilian flight instructor before becoming an Air Force officer and shares her innovative teaching style with her air battle manager classes. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Emily Smallwood)

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Flight instructor soars to new hieghts

U.S. Air Force 2nd Lt. April Albanese, 337th Air Control Squadron air battle manager instructor, teaches a class April 18, 2018, at Tyndall Air Force Base, Fla. Albanese wants to change the way students learn so instead of coming into the classroom and lecturing every day, she uses interactive teaching methods to help her students. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Emily Smallwood)

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Flight instructor soars to new hieghts

Air battle manager students assigned to the 337th Air Control Squadron accomplish a task April 18, 2018, at Tyndall Air Force Base, Fla. These students are taught to think outside the box and foster creativity to execute assignments in better, more precise ways. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Emily Smallwood)

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