AGE generates power

MAXWELL AIR FORCE BASE, Ala. -- Wires protrude from an A/M32A-86 Generator as Staff Sgt. Joshua Jones makes repairs to the piece of equipment Sept. 19, 2013, here. Jones is an aerospace ground equipment technician with the 908th Maintenance Squadron under the 908th Air Lift Wing. The 908th is one of three commands based out of Maxwell. The squadron performs routine maintenance on these generators to ensure they can support the 908th’s air-lift mission. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Natasha Stannard/Released)

AGE generates power

MAXWELL AIR FORCE BASE, Ala. -- Staff Sgt. Joshua Jones, 908th Maintenance Squadron aerospace ground equipment technician, goes through a checklist before conducting routine maintenance on an A/M32A-86 generator Sept. 19, 2013, here. The generator is used to simulate aircraft operating power using more fuel efficient sources. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Natasha Stannard/Released)

AGE generates power

MAXWELL AIR FORCE BASE, Ala. -- Staff Sgt. Joshua Jones, 908th Maintenance Squadron aerospace ground equipment technician, checks that a bolt is securely tightened on an A/M32A-86 generator during a routine maintenance inspection. During these inspections AGE technicians must check the generator’s fluid levels, wiring and hardware to ensure the units can deliver the power needed by the aircraft. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Natasha Stannard/Released)

AGE generates power

MAXWELL AIR FORCE BASE, Ala. -- Staff Sgt. Joshua Jones, 908th Maintenance Squadron aerospace ground equipment technician, checks wires inside an A/M32A-86 generator Sept. 19, 2013, here. The generator can produce enough power to turn on and test the electrical systems on a C-130 Hercules. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Natasha Stannard/Released)

AGE generates power

Published Sept. 24, 2013
By Senior Airman Natasha Stannard
Air University Public Affairs

MAXWELL AIR FORCE BASE, Ala. -- Members of the 908th Maintenance Squadron aerospace ground equipment team keep aircraft generators running by performing routine maintenance checks. Watch the video below to see how it's done, and how the generators support aircraft: