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KUNSAN AIR BASE, Republic of Korea -- An F-16 is being dismantled for maintenance here March 25. Every 400 hours, an aircraft goes through phase inspection, which extends its life span and prevents damages from day-to-day operations. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Giang Nguyen)


Phase Maintenance

KUNSAN AIR BASE, Republic of Korea -- An F-16 is being dismantled for maintenance here March 25. Every 400 hours, an aircraft goes through phase inspection, which extends its life span and prevents damages from day-to-day operations. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Giang Nguyen)

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Airman 1st Class Emiliano Silva, 8th Maintenance Squadron inspection section team member, Staff Sgt Dennis Lamm, 8th MXS inspection section floor chief, and Staff. Sgt. Elizabeth Dietrick, 8th MXS inspection section team member, discuss maintenance operations as part of a phase inspection at Kunsan Air Base, Republic of Korea, June 9, 2015. Dietrick works with a team of Airmen during phase inspections to take an in-depth look at aircraft before and after flight. Phase inspections are performed on aircraft every 400 flight hours and involve procedural maintenance actions that require robust attention to detail. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Nick Wilson/Released)
Staff Sgt Dennis Lamm, 8th. Maintenance Squadron inspection section floor chief, and Airman 1st Class Emiliano Silva, 8th MXS inspection section team member, inspect the landing gear of an F-16 Fighting Falcon at Kunsan Air Base, Republic of Korea June 9, 2015. Airmen from the 8th MXS inspection section perform phase inspections to take an in-depth look at aircraft before and after flight. Phase inspections are performed on aircraft every 400 flight hours and involve procedural maintenance actions that require robust attention to detail. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Nick Wilson/Released)
Staff Sgt. Elizabeth Dietrick, 8th Maintenance Squadron inspection section team member, inspects the landing gear of an F-16 Fighting Falcon at Kunsan Air Base, Republic of Korea, June 9, 2015. Dietrick works with a team of Airmen during phase inspections to take an in-depth look at aircraft before and after flight. Phase inspections are performed on aircraft every 400 flight hours and involve procedural maintenance actions that require robust attention to detail. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Nick Wilson/Released)
Airmen from the 8th Maintenance Squadron inspection section tow an F-16 Fighting Falcon into a hangar at Kunsan Air Base, Republic of Korea June 9, 2015. This team of Airmen performs phase inspections to take an in-depth look at aircraft before and after flight. Phase inspections are performed on aircraft every 400 flight hours and involve procedural maintenance actions that require robust attention to detail. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Nick Wilson/Released)
Staff Sgt. Jacob Williams, 8th Maintenance Squadron inspection section team member, discusses maintenance operations with Staff. Sgt. Elizabeth Dietrick, 8th MXS inspection section team member, and Senior Airman Bryce, 8th MXS inspection section team member, at Kunsan Air Base, Republic of Korea, June 9, 2015. Dietrick works with a team of Airmen during phase inspections to take an in-depth look at aircraft before and after flight. Phase inspections are performed on aircraft every 400 flight hours and involve procedural maintenance actions that require robust attention to detail. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Nick Wilson/Released)
Staff. Sgt. Elizabeth Dietrick, 8th Maintenance Squadron inspection section team member, stands ready to perform her duties as a leader of 8 Airmen at Kunsan Air Base, Republic of Korea, June 9, 2015. Dietrick works with a team of Airmen during phase inspections to take an in-depth look at aircraft before and after flight. Phase inspections are performed on aircraft every 400 flight hours and involve procedural maintenance actions that require robust attention to detail. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Nick Wilson/Released)
F-16 Fighting Falcon inspection team members from the 8th Maintenance Squadron, discuss maintenance operations as part of a phase inspection at Kunsan Air Base, Republic of Korea, June 9, 2015. Airmen from this inspection team perform phase inspections to take an in-depth look at aircraft before and after flight. Phase inspections are performed on aircraft every 400 flight hours and involve procedural maintenance actions that require robust attention to detail. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Nick Wilson/Released)
Senior Airman Stephen Caseman, 8th Maintenance Group weapons standardization technician, demonstrates a barbell squat at the Kunsan Fitness Center, Kunsan Air Base, Republic of Korea, June 12, 2015. According to Bill Goins, 8th Medical Operations Squadron health promotions coordinator, Airmen should strength train two to three days a week per muscle group; with two to three sets of eight to 12 repetitions [regardless of gender or fitness level], starting with the largest muscles first. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Katrina Heikkinen/Released)
Senior Airman George Gonzales, 8th Maintenance Squadron electronics warfare technician, leg presses 200 pounds at the Kunsan Fitness Center, Republic of Korea, June 12, 2015. The 8th Medical Operations Squadron health promotions office offers strength training 101, a class that teaches Airmen the basics of incorporating effective strength training exercises in their personal fitness program. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Katrina Heikkinen/Released)
U.S. Air Force Capt. Jacob “Apollo” Allen, 35th Fighter Squadron F-16 Fighting Falcon pilot, prepares to take off during exercise Max Thunder 15-1 at Gwangju Air Base, Republic of Korea, April 21, 2015. Max Thunder is a large-scale employment exercise designed to increase interoperability between U.S. and ROK forces, and ultimately enhance commitments to maintain peace in the region. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Taylor Curry/Released)
U.S. Air Force Capt. Jacob “Apollo” Allen, 35th Fighter Squadron F-16 Fighting Falcon pilot, puts on his flight equipment prior to flying during exercise Max Thunder 15-1 at Gwangju Air Base, Republic of Korea, April 21, 2015. Max Thunder is a large-scale employment exercise designed to increase interoperability between U.S. and ROK forces, and ultimately enhance commitments to maintain peace in the region. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Taylor Curry/Released)
U.S. Marine Corps Capt. Jarrod “Bluto” Allen, Marine All Weather Fighter Attack Squadron 225 F/A-18 Hornet pilot, and U.S. Air Force Capt. Jacob “Apollo” Allen, 35th Fighter Squadron F-16 Fighting Falcon pilot, pose for a photo together during exercise Max Thunder 15-1 at Gwangju Air Base, Republic of Korea, April 17, 2015. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Taylor Curry/Released)