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by Natalie Stanley ity to share that knowledge across the flight line is what makes our
Nellis AFB, Nev. Reservists such a valuable asset to the total force mission.”
Cabral worked with Tech. Sgt. James Whittle, Tech. Sgt. Adam
The 926th Wing’s Vice Commander, Col. Michael Cabral, Smith and Senior Airman Derek McKellar, 926th AMXS, to install
played the role of not so undercover boss, Feb. 18, 2021, at Nellis a 300-gallon center line external fuel tank on an F-16.
Air Force Base, Nev. While the task is one they complete routinely, the Airmen still
Cabral took an opportunity to get his hands dirty as he worked follow more than 50 precise steps to guarantee the maintenance is
alongside the 926th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron, as they dem- executed, verified and documented, ensuring the aircraft is ready
onstrated how they use Technical Orders to maintain Nellis AFB to safely execute the mission.
aircraft. “I truly enjoyed getting to learn more about the procedures and Tech. Sgt. James Whittle, 926th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron, supervises Col. Michael
“It was great to be able to get out there with our maintainers how everything fits together on the jet,” said Cabral. “It was great Cabral, 926th Wing vice commander, as he helps install a 300-gallon center line external
and see the hard work they do every single day,” said Cabral. “The to be able to work with and learn from our highly experienced fuel tank, Feb. 18, at Nellis Air Force Base, Nev. Cabral joined the Reserve maintainers Col. Michael Cabral, 926th Wing vice commander helps install a 300-gallon center line external fuel tank on an F-16 at Nellis Air Force Base,
breadth of experience our Reserve maintainers have and their abil- 926th AMXS Reservists.” as they demonstrated how they utilize Technical Orders to maintain Nellis AFB aircraft. Nev., Feb. 18, 2021. Cabral was supervised by Tech. Sgt. James Whittle of the 926th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron.

Air Force photographs by Natalie Stanley
Working with Tech. Sgt. James Whittle, the 926th Wing Vice Commander Col. Michael Cabral helps install a 300-gallon center line external fuel tank on an F-16 at Nellis Air Force Base, Nev., Feb. 18, 2021. Col. Michael Cabral, 926th Wing vice commander, and Tech. Sgt. James Whittle, 926th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron, work together on an F-16 at Nellis Air Force Base, Nev., Feb.
Cabral said, “It was great to be able to get out there with our maintainers and see the hard work they do every single day.” 18, 2021. Cabral was there to see how the squadron uses Technical Orders to accomplish tasks. Airmen have to follow 50 precise steps to install the external fuel tank correctly.