Aircraft Electrical and Environmental Systems save millions through Air Force Repair Enhancement Program

A micro solder is used to repair a circuit board on Minot Air Force Base, North Dakota, April 21, 2025. Micro soldering and 3D printing are the two main capabilities that allow the Air Force Repair Enhancement Program to make efficient and inexpensive repairs to minor defects in flight equipment. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Vincent Padilla)

Aircraft Electrical and Environmental Systems save millions through Air Force Repair Enhancement Program

Senior Airman Nicholas Lane (left) and Senior Airman Christopher Mahlert (right), Air Force Repair Enhancement Program (AFREP) technicians assigned to the 5th Maintenance Squadron, micro solder a circuit board on Minot Air Force Base, North Dakota, April 21, 2025. AFREP saves the unit millions of dollars every quarter by making minor repairs to pilot keypads, nuclear trailer extender cards and aircraft ground and test equipment. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Vincent Padilla)

Aircraft Electrical and Environmental Systems save millions through Air Force Repair Enhancement Program

A soldering station is used by aircraft electrical and environmental technicians assigned to the 5th Maintenance Squadron on Minot Air Force Base, North Dakota, April 21, 2025. The 5th Maintenance Group complies with all processes established across four squadrons with a clear vision on pure innovation. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Vincent Padilla)

Aircraft Electrical and Environmental Systems save millions through Air Force Repair Enhancement Program

Senior Airman Nicholas Lane (right) and Senior Airman Christopher Mahlert (left), Air Force Repair Enhancement Program (AFREP) technicians assigned to the 5th Maintenance Squadron, micro solder a circuit board on Minot Air Force Base, North Dakota, April 21, 2025. AFREP saves the unit millions of dollars every quarter by making minor repairs to pilot keypads, nuclear trailer extender cards and aircraft ground and test equipment. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Vincent Padilla)

Aircraft Electrical and Environmental Systems save millions through Air Force Repair Enhancement Program

Senior Airman Nicholas Lane (right) and Senior Airman Christopher Malhert (left) Air Force Repair Enhancement Program technicians assigned to the 5th Maintenance Squadron, repair a circuit board on Minot Air Force Base, North Dakota, April 21, 2025. The 5th Maintenance Group complies with all processes established across four squadrons with a clear vision on pure innovation. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Vincent Padilla)

Aircraft Electrical and Environmental Systems save millions in costs with Air Force Repair Enhancement Program

Published April 25, 2025
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MINOT AIR FORCE BASE, ND -- A micro solder is used to repair a circuit board on Minot Air Force Base, North Dakota, April 21, 2025. Micro soldering and 3D printing are the two main capabilities that allow the Air Force Repair Enhancement Program to make efficient and inexpensive repairs to minor defects in flight equipment. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Vincent Padilla)