Deterrence from the ground up

Airman 1st Class Adrian Hayes, 791st Maintenance Squadron Mechanical and Pneudraulics Section technician, extends an outrigger at Minot Air Force Base, N.D., Sept. 21, 2017. The outriggers stabilize a crane and prevent it from shifting during inspections, maintenance and use. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Alyssa M. Akers)

Deterrence from the ground up

From left, Airman 1st Class Ricardo Alexander Martinez and Senior Airman Tyler Yates, 791st Maintenance Squadron Mechanical and Pneudraulics Section technicians, prepare to inspect a crane cable at Minot Air Force Base, N.D., Sept. 21, 2017. MAPS continually maintains and repairs equipment, enabling the 91st Missile Wing to complete U.S. Strategic Command’s deterrence mission. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Alyssa M. Akers)

Deterrence from the ground up

Airman 1st Class Adrian Hayes, 791st Maintenance Squadron Mechanical and Pneudraulics Section technician, inspects a crane cable at Minot Air Force Base, N.D., Sept. 21, 2017. MAPS maintains the upkeep of 91st Missile Wing equipment through periodic inspections. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Alyssa M. Akers)

Deterrence from the ground up

Staff Sgt. Robert Cook, 791st Maintenance Squadron Mechanical and Pneudraulics Section trainer, tests a crane’s controls at Minot Air Force Base, N.D., Sept. 21, 2017. Periodic equipment repair and maintenance ensures the 91st Missile Wing continues its deterrence mission. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Alyssa M. Akers)

Deterrence from the ground up

Published Sept. 22, 2017
By Airman 1st Class Alyssa M. Akers
Minot Air Force Base Public Affairs

MINOT AIR FORCE BASE, N.D. --

The 791st Maintenance Squadron Mechanical and Pneudraulics Section inspects a crane at Minot Air Force Base, N.D., Sept. 21, 2017. MAPS maintains the upkeep of 91st Missile Wing equipment through periodic inspections to support U.S. Strategic Command’s deterrence mission. (U.S. Air Force photos by Airman 1st Class Alyssa M. Akers)