41st AS in Alaska

U.S. Air Force personnel from the 19th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron remove a damaged propeller on a C-130J July 21, 2016, at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Alaska. Replacing a propeller can take approximately five hours. The 19th AMXS participated in Exercise Artic Anvil where 41st Airlift Squadron C-130J aircrews conducted training in mountainous terrain. Aircraft maintenance is crucial in ensuring C-130Js are safe and certified to conduct missions. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Stephanie Serrano)

19th AMXS Airmen in Alaska

U.S. Air Force personnel secure a damaged C-130J propeller July 21, 2016, at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Alaska. The de-ice boot on the propeller failed an inspection, making it unusable. The 19th AMXS supported Exercise Artic Anvil where 41st Airlift Squadron aircrews conducted training to ensure combat airlift can be executed in a multitude of environments. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Stephanie Serrano)

19th AMXS Airmen in Alaska

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Kyle Chambasian, left, and U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Aaron Swible, 19th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron aerospace propulsion journeymen, fasten a bolt to remove a propeller July 21, 2016, at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Alaska. Airmen from the 19th AMXS participated in Exercise Artic Anvil where 41st Airlift Squadron C-130J aircrews conducted training missions in unique mountainous terrain. C-130J aircraft maintenance is crucial in ensuring C-130Js are safe and certified to conduct missions. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Stephanie Serrano)

19th AMXS Airmen in Alaska

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Kyle Chambasian, left, and U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Aaron Swible, 19th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron aerospace propulsion journeymen, secure a damaged C-130J propeller onto a stand July 21, 2016, at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Alaska. The de-ice boot of the propeller failed, which is a critical piece of equipment when flying at high altitudes and in Alaska. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Stephanie Serrano)

19th AMXS Airmen advance skills in Alaska

Published July 22, 2016
By Senior Airman Stephanie Serrano
19th Airlift Wing Public Affairs

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