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Pilot for a Day roams with the Nomads

Tech. Sgt. Joseph Parenteau, 33rd Maintenance Squadron non-commissioned officer in charge of low observables, teaches Pilot for a Day, Christian Loafman, how to place lettering on aircraft metals at Eglin Air Force Base, Fla., May 18, 2016. Christian toured the low observable and non-destructive inspection shops where he learned how these Airmen check the aircraft to maintain its ability to fly safely. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Andrea Posey)
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Pilot for a Day roams with the Nomads

Tech. Sgt. Omar Robinson, 96th Medical Group aerospace and operational physiology technician, teaches Pilot for a Day, Christian Loafman, how to control flight simulator at Eglin Air Force Base, Fla., May 18, 2016. During the visit, Christian was treated like a real F-35A Lightning II pilot and given a flight equipment locker, flight suit and mission brief before he flew a mission using the flight simulator. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Andrea Posey)
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Pilot for a Day roams with the Nomads

Lt. Col. Brad Bashore, 58th Fighter Squadron commander, gives Pilot for the Day, Christian Loafman, an F-35A Lightning II lithograph to conclude his day at Eglin Air Force Base, Fla., May 18, 2016. The memento was signed by 33rd Fighter Wing pilots to commemorate Christian’s day as an F-35 pilot. (U.S. Air Force photo/Lena Lopez)
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Pilot for a Day roams with the Nomads

Pilot for a Day, Christian “the Natural” Loafman (center), stands in front on an F-35A Lightning II with his mother, Kerri Loafman, Lt. Col. Bradley Turner, 33rd Operations Support Squadron commander (left), and Lt. Col. Brad Bashore, 58th Fighter Squadron commander (right), at Eglin Air Force Base, Fla., May 18, 2016. After spending a day in the life of an F-35A pilot, Christian earned his call sign “the Natural” from his pilot comrades, referencing his natural ability to fly. (U.S. Air Force photo/Lena Lopez)
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33rd FW fuels system specialist maintain F-35

(Right) Senior Airman Samantha Schmedeke, 33rd Maintenance Squadron fuel systems journeyman, and (Left) Airman 1st Class William Manion, 33rd MXS fuel systems apprentice, put on booties before walking atop an F-35A Lightning II to perform maintenance at Eglin Air Force Base, Fla., May 16, 2016. Fuel systems specialists wear these protective coverings to avoid scuffing the low observable paint, which is part of the stealth effect on the jet. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Andrea Posey)
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33rd FW fuels system specialist maintain F-35

Senior Airman Samantha Schmedeke, 33rd Maintenance Squadron fuel systems journeyman, tightens her harness before conducting maintenance on an F-35A Lightning II at Eglin Air Force Base, Fla., May 16, 2016. Harnesses are a safety precaution to keep Airmen from falling when they maintain parts of the aircraft that must be accessed from on top of the jet. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Andrea Posey)
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33rd FW fuels system specialist maintain F-35

Airman 1st Class William Manion, 33rd Maintenance Squadron fuel systems apprentice, and Senior Airman Samantha Schmedeke, 33rd MXS fuel systems journeyman, ensure a fuel probe is clear of debris before use at Eglin Air Force Base, Fla., May 16, 2016. This tool is used to check the fuel level of an F-35A Lightning II after flight. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Andrea Posey)
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33rd FW fuels system specialist maintain F-35

(Right) Airman Samantha Schmedeke, 33rd Maintenance Squadron fuel systems journeyman, demonstrates the proper use of a probe to (Left) Airman 1st Class William Manion, 33rd MXS fuel systems apprentice, at Eglin Air Force Base, Fla., May 16, 2016. The probe is used to check the fuel levels of an F-35A Lightning II after flight. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Andrea Posey)
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33rd FW fuels system specialist maintain F-35

Airman 1st Class William Manion, 33rd Maintenance Squadron fuel systems apprentice, and Airman Samantha Schmedeke, 33rd MXS fuel systems journeyman, conduct maintenance on an F-35A Lightning II at Eglin Air Force Base, Fla., May 16, 2016. Both Airmen are responsible for troubleshooting and correcting issues affecting the fuel systems in the fighter. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Andrea Posey)
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33rd FW nondestructive inspection Airmen inspect F-35

Nondestructive inspection Airmen inspect an F-35A Lightning II panel at Eglin Air Force Base, Fla., May 16, 2016. These specialists are responsible for inspecting the inner layers of metal objects to identify possible defects. The nondestructive inspection section utilizes non-invasive equipment such as transducers, x-rays and ultrasound machines to look for imperfections in the inner layers of metal on an aircraft to preserve the stealth of the aircraft. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Andrea Posey)
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33rd FW nondestructive inspection Airmen inspect F-35

Nondestructive inspection Airmen use a transducer to check for imperfections on an F-35A Lightning II panel at Eglin Air Force base Fla., May 16, 2016. This piece of equipment uses sound vibrations to check for cracks in the inner layers of metal on a jet that may go unnoticed by the naked eye. If there is underlying damage, the Sonic 1200 unit will reflect the depth of damage in need of repair. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Andrea Posey)
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33rd FW nondestructive inspection Airmen inspect F-35

Senior Airman Santiago De La Rosa, 33rd Maintenance Squadron nondestructive inspection journeyman, checks the readings on a Sonic 1200 unit during the inspection of an F-35A Lightning II panel at Eglin Air Force base Fla., May 16, 2016. The Sonic 1200 displays the depth of damage inside the metal of the aircraft. Equipment like the transducers, x-rays and ultrasound machines used by NDI Airmen seek out metal fatigue unseen by the naked eye. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Andrea Posey)
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33rd FW nondestructive inspection Airmen inspect F-35

Airman 1st Class Emily Greaves, 33rd Maintenance Squadron nondestructive inspection apprentice, uses a transducer to check for cracks in the low observable paint on an F-35A Lightning II at Eglin Air Force Base Fla., May 17, 2016. The transducer picks up clear sound vibrations to identify any underlying cracks that would diminish the stealth capability of the aircraft. The transducer sends the readings to the Sonic 1200 which reveals the depth of damage inside the metal of an aircraft. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Andrea Posey)
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33rd FW nondestructive inspection Airmen inspect F-35

Senior Airman Santiago De La Rosa, 33rd Maintenance Squadron nondestructive inspection journeyman, assists Airman 1st Class Emily Greaves, 33rd MXS NDI apprentice, by monitoring the readings on a transducer, which looks for cracks in the low observable paint of an F-35A Lightning II at Eglin Air Force Base Fla., May 17, 2016. This practice ensures the effectiveness of the jet’s stealth capability by identifying any potential cracks. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Andrea Posey)
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33rd FW nondestructive inspection Airmen inspect F-35

Nondestructive inspection Airmen check an F-35A Lightning II panel for wear and tear at Eglin Air Force Base Fla., May 16, 2016. These specialists use a transducer and a Sonic 1200 to inspect the inner layers of metal objects for metal fatigue resulting from the daily function of jets. The transducer creates sound vibrations and sends the readings to the Sonic 1200 to reveal the depth of damage inside the metal of an aircraft. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Andrea Posey)
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33rd FW nondestructive inspection Airmen inspect F-35

Nondestructive inspection Airmen stand with an F-35A Lightning II at Eglin Air Force Base Fla., May 16, 2016. These specialists are responsible for locating wear and tear in aircraft using equipment such as transducers, x-rays and ultrasound machines to inspect the inner layers of the aircraft. Some metal fatigue on jets are invisible to the naked eye and this equipment reveals that damage to NDI Airmen. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Andrea Posey)
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33rd AMXS Airman conducts hot pit refueling on F-35

An F-35A Lightning II taxis up to a fuel tank for hot pit refueling at Eglin Air Force Base, Fla., May 13, 2016. This type of aircraft refueling is done while the engine is running to get jets back in the air more quickly and is a common practice during wartime. The alternative is to taxi the aircraft back to the sunshade, shut down, refuel, and re-start the aircraft. Hot pit refueling allows the 58th Fighter Squadron to maximize time flying the fifth-generation jet. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Andrea Posey)
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33rd AMXS Airman conducts hot pit refueling on F-35

Senior Airman Max Todd, 33rd Aircraft Maintenance Squadron crew chief, signals a successful hook-up during the hot pit refueling of an F-35A Lightning II at Eglin Air Force Base, Fla., May 13, 2016. The engines are left running during this type of refueling so pilots are able to return to the air quickly. It can take as little as 20 minutes for a crew chief to fill the nearly 17,000 pound fuel tank. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Andrea Posey)
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33rd AMXS Airman conducts hot pit refueling on F-35

Senior Airman Max Todd, 33rd Aircraft Maintenance Squadron crew chief, performs a hot pit refuel on an F-35A Lightning II at Eglin Air Force Base, Fla., May 13, 2016. This type of aircraft refueling is done while the engine is running to get jets back in the air more quickly and is a common practice during wartime. Crew chiefs from the 33rd Fighter Wing perform this type of refueling at least once a week to keep maintenance Airmen up-to-date on training and qualifications. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Andrea Posey)
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33rd AMXS Airman conducts hot pit refueling on F-35

Senior Airman Max Todd, 33rd Aircraft Maintenance Squadron crew chief, speaks to an F-35A Lightning II pilot over the radio during a hot pit refueling at Eglin Air Force Base, Fla., May 13, 2016. While refueling, maintenance Airmen communicate with pilots to gauge how much fuel is loaded into the jet. A hot pit refuel allows aircraft to quickly re-launch for a sortie by fueling with the engine running. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Andrea Posey)
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