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Staff Sgt. Sean Smith, 365th Training Squadron flight and instrument controls apprentice course instructor, teaches Airmen John Clayton and Brandon O’Daniel, how to work with a basic navigation system at Sheppard Air Force Base, Texas, Aug. 15, 2019. Every aircraft has a navigation system that must be properly maintained, repaired and inspected to accomplish the mission, so it is imperative for Airmen to ensure all components work and gauges are indicated. Clayton and O’Daniel are scheduled to graduate in Oct. 2019. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Madeleine E. Remillard)

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Staff Sgt. James Weishaupt, 362nd Training Squadron A-10 crew chief apprentice course instructor, teaches his class of Airmen how to remove the lower torque arm bearing of an A-10 at Sheppard Air Force Base, Texas, Aug. 14, 2019. Removing and installing the lower torque arm bearing is a necessary skill for Airmen to learn so they can properly access the torque arm lube points. Weishaupt said the class is scheduled to graduate Sept. 27, 2019. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Madeleine E. Remillard)

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Staff Sgt. Tamerick McGhee (center) and Staff Sgt. Trevor Krcil (left), 366th Training Squadron HVAC/R craftsman course students, ensure a ventilation system is properly regulating heat and cool air at Sheppard Air Force Base, Texas, Aug. 14, 2019. Upon completing their 5-level certifications, HVAC technicians worldwide return to Sheppard to continue their job development and achieve their 7-level certification. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Ilyana A. Escalona)

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Airman Basic Preston Franklin, 366th Training Squadron HVAC/R technician course student, works with a split system trainer to practice recovering and charging a refrigerant at Sheppard Air Force Base, Texas, Aug. 16, 2019. HVAC/R technicians are essential for the functionality of a base. Having proper heating and cooling systems within buildings assists with the welfare of base personnel. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Ilyana A. Escalona)

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Airman Lorrie Nieto, 362nd Training Squadron A-10 crew chief apprentice course student, removes the lower torque arm bearing of an A-10 at Sheppard Air Force Base, Texas, Aug. 14, 2019. Removing and installing the lower torque arm bearing is a necessary skill for Airmen to learn so they can properly access the torque arm lube points. Nieto, a California native, is scheduled to graduate the 42-training-day course Sept. 27, 2019. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Madeleine E. Remillard)

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Staff Sgt. Andre Chamilco, 366th Training Squadron HVAC/R craftsman course student, ensures a ventilation system is properly functioning at Sheppard Air Force Base, Texas, Aug. 14, 2019. HVAC/R technicians are essential for the functionality of a base. Having proper heating and cooling systems within buildings assists with the welfare of base personnel. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Ilyana A. Escalona)

Sheppard in Photos

Published Aug. 15, 2019
By 82nd Training Wing Public Affairs

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