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KEESLER AIR FORCE BASE, Miss. -- Aircraft assigned to the Air Force Reserve Command's 403rd Wing now have a new purpose-built wash system designed specifically for the weather reconnaissance and airlift missions. The 815th Airlift and 53rd Weather Reconnaissance Squadrons fly many hours over the Gulf of Mexico. Salt and moisture could lead to corrosion without a system for keeping the aircraft clean. The new wash blasts each J-model with 2,000 gallons of water per minute, emitting 150 pounds of pressure from each of its 40 nozzles. (U.S. Air Force photo/Tech Sgt. Jame Pritchett)




KEESLER AIR FORCE BASE, Miss. -- Aircraft assigned to the Air Force Reserve Command's 403rd Wing now have a new purpose-built wash system designed specifically for the weather reconnaissance and airlift missions. The 815th Airlift and 53rd Weather Reconnaissance Squadrons fly many hours over the Gulf of Mexico. Salt and moisture could lead to corrosion without a system for keeping the aircraft clean. The new wash blasts each J-model with 2,000 gallons of water per minute, emitting 150 pounds of pressure from each of its 40 nozzles. (U.S. Air Force photo/Tech Sgt. Jame Pritchett)

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A U.S. Air Force Reserve 815th Airlift Squadron C-130J aircrew completes fly-overs of historical sites in France for the D-Day commemoration, June 3, 2016. More than 380 service members from Europe and affiliated D-Day historical units are participating in the 72nd anniversary as a part of Joint Task Force D-Day 72. The Task Force, based in Sainte-Mère-Église, France, is supporting local events across Normandy, from May 30 - 6 June, 2016 to commemorate the selfless actions by all of the allies on D-Day that continue to resonate 72 years later. (U.S. Air Force photo by Master Sgt. Jessica L. Kendziorek)
Members of one of the D-Day historical re-enactor groups recieved a tour of the C-130J and a framed print from the 815th Airlift Squadron on June 3, 2016. More than 380 service members from Europe and affiliated D-Day historical units are participating in the 72nd anniversary as a part of Joint Task Force D-Day 72. The Task Force, based in Sainte-Mère-Église, France, is supporting local events across Normandy, from May 30 - 6 June, 2016 to commemorate the selfless actions by all of the allies on D-Day that continue to resonate 72 years later. (U.S. Air Force photo by Master Sgt. Jessica L. Kendziorek)
A U.S. Air Force Reserve 815th Airlift Squadron C-130J completes fly-overs of historical sites in France for the D-Day commemoration, June 3, 2016. More than 380 service members from Europe and affiliated D-Day historical units are participating in the 72nd anniversary as a part of Joint Task Force D-Day 72. The Task Force, based in Sainte-Mère-Église, France, is supporting local events across Normandy, from May 30 - 6 June, 2016 to commemorate the selfless actions by all of the allies on D-Day that continue to resonate 72 years later. (U.S. Air Force photo by Master Sgt. Jessica L. Kendziorek)
Members of the Round Canopy Parachuting Team, dressed in D-Day period costumes, parachuted into Fresville, France June 2, 2016 during an exhibition jump. The Round Canopy Parachuting Team invited members of the 815th Airlift Squadron to assist in the drop zone. More than 380 service members from Europe and affiliated D-Day historical units are participating in the 72nd anniversary as a part of Joint Task Force D-Day 72. The Task Force, based in Sainte-Mère-Église, France, is supporting local events across Normandy, from May 30 - 6 June, 2016 to commemorate the selfless actions by all of the allies on D-Day that continue to resonate 72 years later. (U.S. Air Force photo by Master Sgt. Jessica L. Kendziorek)
Members of the Round Canopy Parachuting Team, dressed in D-Day period costumes, parachuted into Fresville, France June 2, 2016 during an exhibition jump. The Round Canopy Parachuting Team invited members of the 815th Airlift Squadron to assist in the drop zone. More than 380 service members from Europe and affiliated D-Day historical units are participating in the 72nd anniversary as a part of Joint Task Force D-Day 72. The Task Force, based in Sainte-Mère-Église, France, is supporting local events across Normandy, from May 30 - 6 June, 2016 to commemorate the selfless actions by all of the allies on D-Day that continue to resonate 72 years later. (U.S. Air Force photo by Master Sgt. Jessica L. Kendziorek)
Father and daughter Liberty Jump Team members, Tom Lupu and Yvanna Sworobowicz, along with other team members board a C-47 for an exhibition jump into Graignes, France June 3, 2016 for the D-Day commemoration. More than 380 service members from Europe and affiliated D-Day historical units are participating in the 72nd anniversary as a part of Joint Task Force D-Day 72. The Task Force, based in Sainte-Mère-Église, France, is supporting local events across Normandy, from May 30 - 6 June, 2016 to commemorate the selfless actions by all of the allies on D-Day that continue to resonate 72 years later. (U.S. Air Force photo by Master Sgt. Jessica L. Kendziorek)
The Air Force Reserve's 403rd Maintenance Squadron Isochronal Inspection Dock at Keesler Air Force Base, Mississippi, received new maintenance platforms, commonly referred to as “stands,” April 14, 2016.The previous stands became outdated, not meeting fall protection limits, and they were not configured all the way around the aircraft. The new stands are placed completely around the aircraft to include the nose and tail sections, provide more working area and access to power and lighting. (U.S. Air Force photo/Maj. Marnee A.C. Losurdo)
Staff Sgt. Kevin Cheatham, 403rd Maintenance Squadron Isochronal inspection technician and support equipment manager at Keesler Air Force Base, Mississippi, shows one of the portable lights on the new maintenance platforms, commonly referred to as “stands,” April 29, 2016. The squadron recieved the new stands April 14, 2016. The previous stands became outdated, not meeting fall protection limits, and they were not configured all the way around the aircraft. The new stands are placed completely around the aircraft to include the nose and tail sections, provide more working area and access to power and lighting. (U.S. Air Force photo/Maj. Marnee A.C. Losurdo)
The Air Force Reserve's 403rd Maintenance Squadron Isochronal Inspection Dock at Keesler Air Force Base, Mississippi, received new maintenance platforms, commonly referred to as “stands,” April 14, 2016. The previous stands became outdated, not meeting fall protection limits, and they were not configured all the way around the aircraft. The new stands are placed completely around the aircraft to include the nose and tail sections, provide more working area and access to power and lighting. (U.S. Air Force photo/Maj. Marnee A.C. Losurdo)
The Air Force Reserve's 815th Airlift Squadron, based at Keesler Air Force Base, Mississippi, teamed up with the U.S. Navy
Tech. Sgt. Ronnie Graham, 403rd Maintenance Squadron jet engine craftsman, checks a WC-130J engine for an oil leak May 1, 2015. The mechanics have to check for bleed air leaks while the engine is running to locate the oil leak. (U.S. Air Force photo/Maj. Marnee A.C. Losurdo)
Tech. Sgt. Ronnie Graham, 403rd Maintenance Squadron jet engine craftsman, checks a WC-130J engine for an oil leak May 1, 2015. The mechanics have to check for bleed air leaks while the engine is running to locate the oil leak. (U.S. Air Force photo/Maj. Marnee A.C. Losurdo)