Airmen stop mission from slipping through cracks

A U.S. Air Force nondestructive inspection specialist from the 325th Maintenance Squadron identifies cracks and stresses in components and equipment at Tyndall Air Force Base, Fla, May 23, 2018. Nondestructive inspection specialists are responsible for employing noninvasive methods to inspect the insides of metal objects and identifying possible defects in systems and equipment to prevent accidents. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Cody R. Miller/Released)

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Airmen stop mission from slipping through cracks

A U.S. Air Force nondestructive inspection specialist from the 325th Maintenance Squadron covers a metal component in fluorescent chemicals at Tyndall Air Force Base, Fla., May 23, 2018. Utilizing everything from x-rays to ultrasound, nondestructive inspection specialists find the smallest imperfections and take corrective measures needed to keep Air Force equipment working safely. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Cody R. Miller/Released)

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Airmen stop mission from slipping through cracks

A U.S. Air Force nondestructive inspection specialist from the 325th Maintenance Squadron inspects a metal component covered in fluorescent chemicals under a black light at Tyndall Air Force Base, Fla., May 23, 2018. Fluorescent chemicals are used to help identify small cracks or stresses on metal equipment and systems that may lead to accidents. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Cody R. Miller/Released)

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Airmen stop mission from slipping through cracks

A U.S. Air Force nondestructive inspection specialist from the 325th Maintenance Squadron, inspects a metal component under a black light at Tyndall Air Force Base, Fla., May 23, 2018. Fluorescent chemicals are used to help identify small cracks or stresses on metal equipment and systems that may lead to accidents. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Cody R. Miller/Released)

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Airmen stop mission from slipping through cracks

A U.S. Air Force nondestructive inspection specialist from the 325th Maintenance Squadron inspects a metal component under a black light at Tyndall Air Force Base, Fla., May 23, 2018. Utilizing everything from x-rays to ultrasound, nondestructive inspection specialists find the smallest imperfections and take the corrective measures needed to keep Air Force equipment working safely. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Cody R. Miller/Released)

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Airmen stop mission from slipping through cracks

U.S. Air Force Airman Bryan Pham, 325th Maintenance Squadron nondestructive inspection specialist, dons protective gear before inspecting components at Tyndall Air Force Base, Fla., May 1, 2018. Nondestructive inspection specialists are responsible for employing noninvasive methods to inspect the insides of metal objects and identifying possible defects in systems and equipment to prevent accidents. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Cody R. Miller/Released)

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Airmen stop mission from slipping through cracks

A U.S. Air Force nondestructive inspection specialist from the 325th Maintenance Squadron identifies cracks and stresses in components and equipment at Tyndall Air Force Base, Fla, May 23, 2018. Nondestructive inspection specialists are responsible for employing noninvasive methods to inspect the insides of metal objects and identifying possible defects in systems and equipment to prevent accidents. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Cody R. Miller/Released)

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Airmen stop mission from slipping through cracks

U.S. Air Force Airman Bryan Pham, 325th Maintenance Squadron nondestructive inspection specialist, inspects a metal component after finding a crack in it at Tyndall Air Force Base, Fla., May 1, 2018. Utilizing everything from x-rays to ultrasound, nondestructive inspection specialists find the smallest imperfections and take the corrective measures needed to keep Air Force equipment working safely. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Cody R. Miller/Released)

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Airmen stop mission from slipping through cracks

Published June 5, 2018
By Senior Airman Cody R. Miller
325th Fighter Wing Public Affairs

TYNDALL AIR FORCE BASE, Fla. -- A U.S. Air Force nondestructive inspection specialist from the 325th Maintenance Squadron identifies cracks and stresses in components and equipment at Tyndall Air Force Base, Fla, May 23, 2018. Nondestructive inspection specialists are responsible for employing noninvasive methods to inspect the insides of metal objects and identifying possible defects in systems and equipment to prevent accidents. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Cody R. Miller/Released)