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Airman 1st Class Dezmond Ross, 100th Maintenance Squadron fuel systems repair apprentice, puts on his static-resistant suit at RAF Mildenhall, England, May 27, 2020. The suit is worn inside fuel cells to protect Airmen from hazardous materials and to limit the creation of static electricity in an environment containing fuel vapor. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Joseph Barron)

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Airman 1st Class Dezmond Ross, 100th Maintenance Squadron fuel systems repair apprentice, tests the eyewash station inside the fuel systems shop at RAF Mildenhall, England, May 27, 2020. The eyewash station is checked daily and is one of many safety measures implemented to protect Airmen while working on aircraft fuel systems. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Joseph Barron)

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Airman 1st Class Dezmond Ross, 100th Maintenance Squadron fuel systems repair apprentice, tests the concentration of fuel vapor in the air using a photoionization detector at RAF Mildenhall, England, May 27, 2020. Fuel systems repair Airmen use the PID to determine if fuel vapor concentrations are low enough to safely perform maintenance. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Joseph Barron)

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Airman 1st Class Dezmond Ross, 100th Maintenance Squadron fuel systems repair apprentice, puts on an oxygen respirator at RAF Mildenhall, England, May 27, 2020. Fuel systems Airmen wear the respirator to protect themselves from the vapor while cleaning inside the fuel cells of aircraft. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Joseph Barron)

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Airman 1st Class Dezmond Ross, 100th Maintenance Squadron fuel systems repair apprentice, brings an air duct to the opening of a KC-135 Stratotanker at RAF Mildenhall, England, May 27, 2020. The air duct pushes fresh air into the interior fuel cells to provide ventilation and decrease the concentration of fuel vapor. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Joseph Barron)

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Airman 1st Class Dezmond Ross, 100th Maintenance Squadron fuel systems repair apprentice, retrieves a tool while inspecting the condition of a KC-135 Stratotanker fuel bladder at RAF Mildenhall, England, May 27, 2020. By bringing tools even if they aren’t expected to be needed, fuel systems Airmen eliminate the need for tool retrieval in the middle of a job, decreasing the time it takes to perform maintenance on aircraft. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Joseph Barron)

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Airman 1st Class Dezmond Ross, 100th Maintenance Squadron fuel systems repair apprentice, removes an access door to an interior fuel cell of a KC-135 Stratotanker at RAF Mildenhall, England, May 27, 2020. The fuel systems repair shop supports the diverse mission sets of Team Mildenhall by performing maintenance on all permanently stationed aircraft. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Joseph Barron)

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Airman 1st Class Dezmond Ross, 100th Maintenance Squadron fuel systems repair apprentice, deposits a KC-135 access door inside the parts holding bin at RAF Mildenhall, England, May 27, 2020. Parts removed from aircraft are stored in a specific location to maintain their accountability. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Joseph Barron)

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100th MXS Fuel Systems shop keeps aircraft flying high

Published May 29, 2020
By Airman 1st Class Joseph Barron
100th Air Refueling Wing Public Affairs

RAF Mildenhall, England --

The 100th Maintenance Squadron Fuel Systems shop supports the Team Mildenhall mission through the repair of aircraft fuel systems.

The shop provides maintenance to all permanently stationed aircraft on base, which includes the KC-135 Stratotanker, MC-130J Commando II, CV-22B Osprey, and RC-135 Rivet Joint.

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