Maintenance Squadron

MCCONNEL AIR FORCE BASE, Kan, -- Airman First Class Zach Buccieri a backshop hydraulics specialits, 22nd Maintenance Squadron, uses a crank to manually extend the boom on a KC-135 Stratotanker. The integrated total force initiative Hyrdraulics Section of the 931st Maintenance Squadron and the 22nd MXS, repair and maintain hydraulic equipment for all KC-135 Stratotankers here. Hydraulic components are a vital part of achieving flight and safe landing. The landing gears, flaps, spoilers, and the boom are all operated with hydraulic equipment. (Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Carrie Peasinger)

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