181205-F-HJ760-1011

A U.S. Air Force KC-135 Stratotanker assigned to the 718th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron sits on the flight line Dec. 5, 2018, Eielson Air Force Base, Alaska. The AGE mission is a year-round operation that directly supports the aircraft on base. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman Aaron Guerrisky)

Photo Details / Download Hi-Res
181205-F-HJ760-1030

U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Russell Hills, a 354th Maintenance Squadron aerospace ground equipment (AGE) apprentice checks readings Dec. 5, 2018, Eielson Air Force Base, Alaska. AGE Airmen work on many different pieces of equipment that are essential to making sure jets can accomplish the mission. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman Aaron Guerrisky)

Photo Details / Download Hi-Res
181205-F-YK359-10

U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Russell Hills, a 354th Maintenance Squadron aerospace ground equipment (AGE) apprentice, removes a bolt from an A/M32A-60B Dec. 12, 2018, at Eielson Air Force Base, Alaska. AGE supplies equipment essential to supporting aircraft visiting and assigned. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Isaac Johnson)

Photo Details / Download Hi-Res
181205-F-YK359-10

U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Zachary Williams, a 354th Maintenance Squadron aerospace ground equipment (AGE) Journeyman operates a lift to remove the hull of an A/M32A-60B Dec. 12, 2018, at Eielson Air Force Base, Alaska. A/M32A-60B's is a gas turbine generator used to provide auxiliary power for aircraft. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Isaac Johnson)

Photo Details / Download Hi-Res
181205-F-YK359-10

U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Russell Hills, a 354th Maintenance Squadron aerospace ground equipment (AGE) apprentice, unscrews a bolt from an A/M32A-60B Dec. 12, 2018, at Eielson Air Force Base, Alaska. The A/M32A-60B is a piece of equipment that allows crew chiefs to troubleshoot problems with aircraft. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Isaac Johnson)

Photo Details / Download Hi-Res
181205-F-YK359-10

U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Zachary Williams, a 354th Maintenance Squadron aerospace ground equipment (AGE) Journeyman troubleshoots a heater Dec. 12, 2018, at Eielson Air Force Base, Alaska. Aircrew use heaters provided by AGE in sub-freezing temperatures to warm aircraft before they fly. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Isaac Johnson)

Photo Details / Download Hi-Res
181205-F-HJ760-1002

U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Russell Hills, a 354th Maintenance Squadron aerospace ground equipment (AGE) apprentice, guides a piece of equipment Dec. 5, 2018, at Eielson Air Force Base, Alaska. AGE Airmen help jets stay in the air by helping crew chiefs find out what function is broken by supplying power. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman Aaron Guerrisky)

Photo Details / Download Hi-Res

AGE betters with time

Published Dec. 14, 2018
By Airman Aaron Guerrisky
354th Fighter Wing Public Affairs

EIELSON AIR FORCE BASE, ALASKA --

181205-F-HJ760-1011

181205-F-HJ760-1030

181205-F-YK359-10

181205-F-YK359-10

181205-F-YK359-10

181205-F-YK359-10

181205-F-HJ760-1002