A day in the life of AGE Airmen

U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Viandra Santiago, an aerospace ground equipment journeyman with the 62d Maintenance Squadron, unravels an electrical power cable to plug into the electrical test set at Joint Base Lewis-McChord, Washington, June 25, 2024. AGE Airmen perform load tests to ensure power supply to the aircraft during maintenance. These Airmen play a crucial role in guaranteeing the readiness and operational efficiency of the aircraft by maintaining and servicing essential ground support equipment. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airmen 1st Class Kylee Tyus)

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U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Quincy Osterlund, an aerospace ground equipment journeyman with the 62d Aircraft Maintenance Squadron, performs a routine inspection on a split deck at Joint Base Lewis-McChord, Washington, June 25, 2024. AGE Airmen conduct routine maintenance on equipment to ensure all systems work appropriately before sending them to the flightline. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Kylee Tyus)

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U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Quincy Osterlund, an aerospace ground equipment journeyman with the 62d Aircraft Maintenance Squadron, performs a routine inspection on a split deck at Joint Base Lewis-McChord, Washington, June 25, 2024. AGE Airmen conduct routine maintenance on equipment to ensure all systems work appropriately before sending them to the flightline. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Kylee Tyus)

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U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Ryan Ellison, an aerospace ground equipment journeyman with the 62d Maintenance Squadron, replaces a seal on a nose landing gear trailer tire at Joint Base Lewis-McChord, Washington, June 25, 2024. By sealing the tires on the trailer, AGE Airmen ensure the stability and maneuverability of the nose landing gear trailer, contributing to the overall safety during aircraft maintenance tasks. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Kylee Tyus)

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U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Ryan Ellison, an aerospace ground equipment journeyman with the 62d Maintenance Squadron, replaces a seal on a nose landing gear trailer tire at Joint Base Lewis-McChord, Washington, June 25, 2024. By sealing the tires on the trailer, AGE Airmen ensure the stability and maneuverability of the nose landing gear trailer, contributing to the overall safety during aircraft maintenance tasks. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Kylee Tyus)

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U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Viandra Santiago, an aerospace ground equipment journeyman with the 62d Maintenance Squadron, attaches battery cables to an 86-diesel generator to perform a load test at Joint Base Lewis-McChord, Washington, June 25, 2024. AGE Airmen perform load tests to ensure power supply to the aircraft during maintenance. These Airmen play a crucial role in guaranteeing the readiness and operational efficiency of the aircraft by maintaining and servicing essential ground support equipment. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airmen 1st Class Kylee Tyus)

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U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Erica Buckland, an aerospace ground equipment craftsman with the 62d Maintenance Squadron, removes hydraulic fluid from a universal hydraulic test stand at Joint Base Lewis-McChord, Washington, June 25, 2024. A universal hydraulic test stand is used for testing and troubleshooting hydraulic systems and components of the aircraft. AGE Airmen conduct routine maintenance on equipment to ensure all systems work appropriately before sending them to the flightline. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Kylee Tyus)

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U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Erica Buckland, an aerospace ground equipment craftsman with the 62d Maintenance Squadron, removes hydraulic fluid from a universal hydraulic test stand at Joint Base Lewis-McChord, Washington, June 25, 2024. A universal hydraulic test stand is used for testing and troubleshooting hydraulic systems and components of the aircraft. AGE Airmen conduct routine maintenance on equipment to ensure all systems work appropriately before sending them to the flightline. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Kylee Tyus)

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A day in the life of AGE Airmen

Published June 27, 2024
By Airman 1st Class Kylee Tyus
62d Airlift Wing Public Affairs

JOINT BASE LEWIS-MCCHORD, Wash. --

Aerospace ground equipment Airmen conduct routine maintenance on equipment at Joint Base Lewis-McChord, Washington, June 25, 2024. AGE Airmen conduct routine maintenance to ensure all systems work appropriately before sending them to the flightline. These Airmen play a crucial role in guaranteeing the readiness and operational efficiency of essential ground support equipment to execute today’s global airlift mission.