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Hot pit refueling

The tail of an F-35A Lightning II from the 33rd Fighter Wing shows the shield of the Air Education and Training command at Eglin Air Force Base, Florida, Oct. 22, 2020. The F-35 has been at Eglin since 2011. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Heather LeVeille)

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Hot pit refueling

A 33rd Aircraft Maintenance Squadron crew chief monitors an F-35A Lightning II during a hot pit refueling at Eglin Air Force Base, Florida, Oct. 22, 2020. This style of refueling allows aircraft to refuel without being shut down, extending pilot’s training time per flight. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Heather LeVeille)

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Hot pit refueling

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Jake Mercier, 33rd Aircraft Maintenance Squadron crew chief, inspects an F-35A Lightning II jet during a hot pit refueling at Eglin Air Force Base, Florida, Oct. 22, 2020. Hot pit refueling is when an aircraft pilot flies a sortie, returns and refuels with the engines still running, to then immediately take off for another mission. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Heather LeVeille)

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33rd Fighter Wing executes night flying operations

Members of the 33rd Aircraft Maintenance Squadron observe maintenance procedures from an expediter truck on the flight line at Eglin Air Force Base, Florida, Oct. 22, 2020. Expediter trucks, also known as “bread trucks,” are commonly used to transport Airmen to various locations on the flightline. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Heather LeVeille)

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33rd Fighter Wing executes night flying operations

U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Timothy Lynch, 33rd Aircraft Maintenance Squadron crew chief, stands by to marshal an F-35A Lightning II pilot before takeoff at Eglin Air Force Base, Florida, Oct. 22, 2020. Crew chiefs ensure the aircraft is ready to fly at a moment’s notice so pilots can safely and effectively complete their mission. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Heather LeVeille)

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33rd Fighter Wing executes night flying operations

U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Joshua Findly, 33rd Aircraft Maintenance Squadron crew chief, conducts checks with an F-35A Lightning II pilot before takeoff at Eglin Air Force Base, Florida, Oct. 22, 2020. Aircraft maintainers prepare the jet prior to every flight to include, removing all protective covers, checking the ejection seat and briefing the pilot with preflight details. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Heather LeVeille)

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TSgt. Jeremy McKague inspires future generations of Airmen

U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Jeremy McKague, 359th Training Squadron F-35 aircraft armament systems instructor, shares a story in the Academic Training Center at Eglin Air Force Base, Florida, Oct. 21, 2020. McKague taught over 34 classes and trained approximately 400 Airmen as an instructor since December 2018. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Heather LeVeille)

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TSgt. Jeremy McKague inspires future generations of Airmen

U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Jeremy McKague, 359th Training Squadron F-35 aircraft armament systems instructor, poses for a photo in the Academic Training Center at Eglin Air Force Base, Florida, Oct. 21, 2020. The Academic Training Center has computer simulators that provide near-realistic interactions with the jet by incorporating virtual training on a life-size jet. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Heather LeVeille)

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TSgt. Jeremy McKague inspires future generations of Airmen

U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Jeremy McKague, 359th Training Squadron F-35 aircraft armament systems instructor, pulls a lever on a life-size F-35 mock-up in the Academic Training Center at Eglin Air Force Base, Florida, Oct. 21, 2020. Weapons instructors train students on how to load a bomb and complete maintenance on the weapons systems. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Heather LeVeille)

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TSgt. Jeremy McKague inspires future generations of Airmen

U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Jeremy McKague, 359th Training Squadron F-35 aircraft armament systems instructor, left, and Tech. Sgt. Ryan Clyde, 359th Training Squadron F-35 instructor, discuss training plans on a life-size F-35 mock-up in the Academic Training Center at Eglin Air Force Base, Florida, Oct. 21, 2020. Instructors at the Academic Training Center will alternate as lead and assistant instructor to ensure continuity and to enhance professional growth. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Heather LeVeille)

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33rd MXS Fabrication Flight

Metals chips leftover from past maintenance jobs sit in a collection bin Oct. 7, 2020, at Eglin Air Force Base, Florida. Metals flight Airmen create custom tools or equipment pieces to use for various maintenance jobs across the wing. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Amber Litteral)

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33rd MXS Fabrication Flight

Staff Sgt. Tim Bergin, a 33rd Maintenance Squadron Fabrication Flight metals technician shift lead, employs computerized controls during a metals job Oct. 7, 2020, at Eglin Air Force Base, Florida. The machine uses rotating multi-point tools to progressively remove material from the workpiece and produce a custom-designed part or product. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Amber Litteral)

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33rd MXS Fabrication Flight

Staff Sgt. Tim Bergin guides a co-axial indicator in order to manually find the center of a part Oct. 7, 2020, at Eglin Air Force Base, Florida. The machine uses rotating multi-point tools to progressively remove material from the workpiece and produce a custom-designed part or product. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Amber Litteral)

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33rd FW Weapons Load Comp

A 33rd Fighter wing F-35A Lightning II aircraft is prepped before a weapons load competition Oct.6, 2020, at Eglin Air Force Base, Florida. Held quarterly, weapons load competitions give Airmen an opportunity to practice their technical skills in a controlled and graded environment. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Amber Litteral)

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33rd FW Weapons Load Comp

U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Micahel Foy, 33rd Aircraft Maintenance Squadron weapons load crew member, inspects tools before a weapons load competition Oct. 6, 2020, at Eglin Air Force Base, Florida. The competition showed 3-man crews displaying their skills in a timed and graded contest while being evaluated on safety and how closely they follow joint technical data. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Amber Litteral)

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33rd FW Weapons Load Comp

Airman 1st Class Michael Foy, 33rd Aircraft Maintenance Squadron weapons load crew member, operates a bomb lift prior to a 33rd Fighter Wing weapons load competition Oct. 6, 2020, at Eglin Air Force Base, Florida. The competition showed 3-man crews displaying their skills in a timed and graded contest while being evaluated on safety and how closely they follow joint technical data. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Amber Litteral)

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33rd FW Weapons Load Comp

Airman 1st Class Michael Foy, 33rd Aircraft Maintenance Squadron weapons load crew member, preps an unarmed GBU-12 Pave way bomb during a weapons load competition Oct. 6, 2020, at Eglin Air Force Base, Florida. The competition showed 3-man crews displaying their skills in a timed and graded contest while being evaluated on safety and how closely they follow joint technical data. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Amber Litteral)

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33rd FW Weapons Load Comp

Airman 1st Class Michael Foy, a 33rd Aircraft Maintenance Squadron weapons load crew member, operates a bomb lift during a weapons load competition Oct. 6, 2020, at Eglin Air Force Base, Florida. A 3-man crew loaded unarmed GBU-12 Pave Way and GBU-31 V1 bombs onto an F-35 in a timed contest that graded their skills, safety and accuracy following joint technical data. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Amber Litteral)

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33rd FW Weapons Load Comp

Airman 1st Class Michael Foy, a 33rd Aircraft Maintenance Squadron weapons load crew member, secures munitions cargo during a weapons load competition Oct. 6, 2020, at Eglin Air Force Base, Florida. Held quarterly, weapons load competitions give Airmen an opportunity to practice their technical skills in a controlled and graded environment. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Amber Litteral)

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33rd MXS Fabrication Flight

U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Kari Akins, a 33rd Maintenance Fabrication Flight low observable aircraft structure maintenance journeyman, applies fastener filler onto the underside of wing Oct. 5, 2020. Maintenance jobs like this are completed on a weekly basis to restore LO capabilities. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Amber Litteral)

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