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Vol. 66 No. 10
March 11, 2016

57 AMXS implements new procedure; saves time, money

By Airman First Class Kevin J. Tanenbaum U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Kevin Tanenbaum

99th Air Base Wing Public Affairs Airman 1st Class William Wiles, Senior Airman Brandon Watson, and Senior Airman Noel Loya, crew chiefs, 57th Aircraft Maintenance
Squadron unscrew bolts from a panel of an F-16 Fighting Falcon during the hydraulic purification process at Nellis Air Force Base, Nev.,
NELLIS AIR FORCE BASE, Nev. — March 3. The new procedure of hydraulic fluid purification not only saves the Air Force money, but also makes Airmen’s jobs easier.
The F-16 Fighting Falcon has been a staple
of the U.S. Air Force’s flying force since its
inaugural flight on Jan. 20, 1974.

With the current F-16 fleet still op-
erational, members of the 57th Aircraft
Maintenance Squadron at Nellis Air
Force Base, Nevada, are taking steps to
ensure the fighter will be a part of the
force for years to come.

To ensure the longevity of the F-16s,
a new hydraulics cleansing procedure is
being implemented by the 57th AMXS.

The new procedure will not only im-
prove the performance of the F-16 and
reduce maintenance down time, but will
also save the Air Force much needed
money in the process.

The new preventive maintenance
technique keeping the F-16 at top per-
formance is known as hydraulic fluid
purification.

“Hydraulic fluid purification removes
air, water and particulates which are
considered contaminates in the hydraulic
system of the jet,” said Eddie Preston,
engineer for hydraulics test equipment,
Robins AFB, Georgia.

___________See AMXS, on page 3

Think again, before carrying open, concealed weapons on base

By Airman 1st Class Nathan Byrnes There are a few exceptions for duty programs are the Unit Marshal, Security Air Base Wing commanders executive
related arming, transit to and from the Forces Staff Arming, and Law Enforce- officer.
99th Air Base Wing Public Affairs gun club and for those authorized to ment Officer Safety Act.
store weapons in base housing. The Unit Marshal and Security
NELLIS AIR FORCE BASE, Nev. — “The Law Enforcement Officer Forces Staff Arming programs are open
There is a lot of misunderstanding on Open or concealed carry of any fire- Safety Act is the only one of the three carry of a government duty weapon
who can carry a weapon on base. arm is prohibited on Nellis and Creech programs that allows concealed carry while in the performance of their du-
Air Force Bases regardless if the indi- of a firearm and only by credentialed ties. Personnel authorized to arm in
In simple terms, no one is authorized vidual has a concealed carry permit. For and approved law enforcement person-
open or concealed carry of a privately duty related arming, the most common nel,” said Capt. Andrew York, 99th ________See WEAPON, on page 3
owned weapon on base.

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