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Inside Eye to NDI

The 33rd Aircraft Maintenance Squadron uses nondestructive inspection techniques, using visible or fluorescent penetrants, to reveal surface level defects in F-35A Lightning II parts May 5, 2021, at Eglin Air Force Base, Florida. Penetrants are classified by the method used to remove the excess penetrant from the part. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman Colleen Coulthard)

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Inside Eye to NDI

U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Joshua Thomas, 33rd Aircraft Maintenance Squadron nondestructive inspection technician, shows the surface cracks of aircraft equipment parts May 5, 2021, at Eglin Air Force Base, Florida. Fluorescent penetrants reveal surface cracks when exposed to black light. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman Colleen Coulthard)

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Inside Eye to NDI

U.S. Air ForceSenior Airman Joshua Thomas, 33rd Aircraft Maintenance Squadron nondestructive inspection technician, applies a fluorescent penetrant chemical to an aircraft part May 5, 2021, at Eglin Air Force Base, Florida. This method, also known as Penetrant Method C, removes excess penetrant by hand wiping the surface with a cloth moistened with solvent remover to potentially reveal surface cracks. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman Colleen Coulthard)

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Inside Eye to NDI

U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Joshua Thomas, 33rd Aircraft Maintenance Squadron nondestructive inspection technician, tests the spray of a liquid penetrant, one of the many methods used to reveal surface discontinuities of aircraft equipment May 5, 2021, at Eglin Air Force Base, Florida. Fluorescent penetrants contain a dye or several dyes that fluoresce when exposed to black light. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman Colleen Coulthard)

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Inside Eye to NDI

U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Joshua Thomas, 33rd Aircraft Maintenance Squadron nondestructive inspection technician, tests aircraft equipment for surface cracks and delamination May 5, 2021, at Eglin Air Force Base, Florida. NDI technicians perform specified inspections of aircraft structures, engines and components, to maintain serviceability. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman Colleen Coulthard)

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Nomads of the 33rd

U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Andrew Schirmer, 33rd Maintenance Squadron NCO in charge of aircraft fuel systems technicians, poses for a portrait May 5, 2021, at Eglin Air Force Base, Florida. Schirmer manages aircraft fuel systems maintenance, oversees personnel and tends to security/investigation related tasks within the 33rd MXS. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman Leandra Garcia)

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Nomads of the 33rd

U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Andrew Schirmer, 33rd Maintenance Squadron NCO in charge of aircraft fuel systems technicians, assists an Airman with tasks May 5, 2021, at Eglin Air Force Base, Florida. Schirmer manages aircraft fuel systems maintenance, oversees personnel and tends to security/investigation related tasks within the 33rd MXS. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman Leandra Garcia)

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Nomads of the 33rd

U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Andrew Schirmer, 33rd Maintenance Squadron NCO in charge of aircraft fuel systems technicians, works on administrative tasks May 5, 2021, at Eglin Air Force Base, Florida. Schirmer manages aircraft fuel systems maintenance, oversees personnel and tends to security/investigation related tasks within the 33rd MXS. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman Leandra Garcia)

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Fuel Systems Apprentices

U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Ethan Keen, 33rd Maintenance Squadron aircraft fuel systems apprentice, inspects a tool box May 5, 2021, at Eglin Air Force Base, Florida. Tool boxes are organized for accountability purposes and easy access by fuel systems technicians. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman Leandra Garcia)

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Fuel Systems Apprentices

U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Ethan Keen, 33rd Maintenance Squadron aircraft fuel systems apprentice, transcribes information onto a parts tag May 5, 2021, at Eglin Air Force Base, Florida. Data is transcribed onto parts tags for unserviceable aircraft components ready to be returned to supply. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman Leandra Garcia)

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Fuel Systems Apprentices

U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Daniel Sinclair, 33rd Maintenance Squadron aircraft fuel systems apprentice, sands nut plates for an F-35A Lightning II, May 5, 2021, at Eglin Air Force Base, Florida. Nut plates are fasteners that help maintain the structural integrity of the aircraft. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman Leandra Garcia)

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Fuel Systems Apprentices

U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Daniel Sinclair, left, and Airman 1st Class Ethan Keen, 33rd Maintenance Squadron aircraft fuel systems apprentices, work together to mix adhesive May 5, 2021, at Eglin Air Force Base, Florida. Fuel system apprentices use lightning adhesive to replace broken nut plates on F-35A Lightning II fuel access panels. (U.S. Air Force Airman Leandra Garcia)

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Night Time on the Flight Line

A 33rd Fighter Wing F-35A Lightning II takes off April 28, 2021, at Eglin Air Force Base, Florida. The F-35A engine produces 43,000 pounds of thrust and consists of a three-stage fan, a six-stage compressor, an annular combustor, a single-stage high-pressure turbine and a two-stage low-pressure turbine. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Heather LeVeille)

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Night Time on the Flight Line

U.S. Air Force Maj. Robert Hicks, 58th Fighter Squadron pilot, prepares for a night flying operation April 28, 2021, at Eglin Air Force Base, Florida. The night flying portion of the pilot training syllabus allows for more qualifications to be checked off during different visibility scenarios. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Heather LeVeille)

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Night Time on the Flight Line

U.S. Air Force Col. James McFarland, 33rd Fighter Wing vice commander, taxis to the runway April 28, 2021, at Eglin Air Force Base, Florida. The F-35A contains state-of-the-art tactical data links that provide the secure sharing of data among its flight members as well as other airborne, surface and ground-based platforms required to perform assigned missions. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Heather LeVeille)

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Night Time on the Flight Line

U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Tucker Clement, 33rd Aircraft Maintenance Squadron crew chief, places chock blocks on the tire of an F-35A Lightning II, April 28, 2021, at Eglin Air Force Base, Florida. Crew chiefs ensure the aircraft is ready to fly at a moment’s notice to ensure pilots can safely and effectively complete their mission. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Heather LeVeille)

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Night Time on the Flight Line

U.S. Air Force F-35A Lightning II jets, assigned to the 33rd Fighter Wing, prepare for take off April 28, 2021, at Eglin Air Force Base, Florida. The 33rd FW conducted evening launches to ensure F-35A pilots can fully operate in a night time setting. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Heather LeVeille)

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Night Time on the Flight Line

U.S. Air Force F-35A Lightning II jets, assigned to the 33rd Fighter Wing, prepare for takeoff April 28, 2021, at Eglin Air Force Base, Florida. The 33rd FW conducted evening launches to ensure F-35A pilots can handle visibility restrictions. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman Colleen Coulthard)

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Night Time on the Flight Line

A 33rd Fighter Wing F-35A Lightning II takes off April 28, 2021, at Eglin Air Force Base, Florida. The F-35A engine produces 43,000 pounds of thrust, consists of a three-stage fan, a six-stage compressor, an annular combustor, a single-stage high-pressure turbine and a two-stage low-pressure turbine. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman Colleen Coulthard)

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Night Time on the Flight Line

A 33rd Fighter Wing F-35A Lightning II taxies out to the runway April 28, 2021, at Eglin Air Force Base, Florida. The F-35A engine produces 43,000 pounds of thrust, consists of a three-stage fan, a six-stage compressor, an annular combustor, a single-stage high-pressure turbine and a two-stage low-pressure turbine. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman Colleen Coulthard)

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