5th MXS maintainers provide aircraft hydraulic support

Senior Airman Daniel Moore, 5th Maintenance Squadron hydraulics journeyman, turns off an air compression machine at Minot Air Force Base, N.D., Feb. 23, 2017. After inspecting the hoses, pneudraulics Airmen blow air through them to ensure each hose is completely dry from water. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Jonathan McElderry)

5th MXS maintainers provide aircraft hydraulic support

Senior Airman Daniel Moore, 5th Maintenance Squadron hydraulics journeyman, cuts a teflon hose at Minot Air Force Base, N.D., Feb. 23, 2017. Pneudraulics maintainers are responsible for maintaining all fluid, air or gas-pressured devices on the B-52H Stratofortress. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Jonathan McElderry)

5th MXS maintainers provide aircraft hydraulic support

A 5th Maintenance Squadron pneudraulics department Airman supports a teflon hose at Minot Air Force Base, N.D., Feb. 23, 2017. The pneudraulics shop is responsible for inspecting and maintaining all Minot AFB B-52H Stratofortresses’ hydraulic systems. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Jonathan McElderry)

5th MXS maintainers provide aircraft hydraulic support

Senior Airman Daniel Moore, 5th Maintenance Squadron hydraulics journeyman, inserts a sleeve into a teflon hose at Minot Air Force Base, N.D., Feb. 23, 2017. Aircraft hydraulic systems maintainers are responsible for ensuring aircraft hydraulic and pneumatic systems work properly. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Jonathan McElderry)

5th MXS maintainers provide aircraft hydraulic support

A 5th Maintenance Squadron pneudraulics department Airman removes excess liquid from a teflon hose at Minot Air Force Base, N.D., Feb. 23, 2017. Pneudraulics maintainers also ensure each hydraulic hose is completely dry to ensure its serviceability. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Jonathan McElderry)

5th MXS maintainers provide aircraft hydraulic support

Senior Airman Daniel Moore, 5th Maintenance Squadron hydraulics journeyman, cuts a teflon hose at Minot Air Force Base, N.D., Feb. 23, 2017. The pneudraulics shop is responsible for inspecting and maintaining all Minot AFB B-52H Stratofortresses’ hydraulic systems. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Jonathan McElderry)

5th MXS maintainers provide aircraft hydraulic support

Published March 8, 2017
By Airman 1st Class Jonathan McElderry
Minot Air Force Base Public Affairs

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