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Missile maintainers prepare to remove the rocket motor from an older AIM-120A advanced medium-range air to air missile. Removing the motor and placing it in a newer and more cabable AIM-120B or C model has saved the Air Force more than $31 million. These Airmen are from the 435th Munitions Squadron at Ramstein Air Base, Germany. (U.S. Air Force photo)


Missile overhaul creates big savings

Missile maintainers prepare to remove the rocket motor from an older AIM-120A advanced medium-range air to air missile. Removing the motor and placing it in a newer and more cabable AIM-120B or C model has saved the Air Force more than $31 million. These Airmen are from the 435th Munitions Squadron at Ramstein Air Base, Germany. (U.S. Air Force photo)

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U.S. Air Force Lt. Col. Barry King II, 37th Airlift Squadron commander, greets U.S. Ambassador to Poland Paul W. Jones, during Jones’ visit to Powdiz Air Base, Poland, Oct. 29, 2015. Jones had the opportunity to meet with both U.S. and Polish air force leaders to discuss the countries’ growing partnership. The ambassador was also able to watch his first airlift competition, where C-130s from three different squadrons performed airdrops and landings. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Damon Kasberg)
A U.S. Air Force C-130J Super Hercules drops a bundle as part of a friendly airlift competition during Aviation Detachment 16-1, Oct. 29, 2015, at Powdiz Air Base, Poland. The competition was a two-part event, involving airdrops and landings. The 37th Airlift Squadron claimed first place in air drops, while the Polish air force took first in landings. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Damon Kasberg)
A bundle falls toward the point of impact as part of a friendly airlift competition between the Polish and U.S. air forces during Aviation Detachment 16-1, Oct. 29, 2015, at Powidz Air Base, Poland. The aircrew able to get their bundle to drop the closest to the point of impact was declared the winner. The 37th Airlift Squadron claimed first place in air drops. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Damon Kasberg)
U.S. Ambassador to Poland Paul W. Jones answers media questions during his visit to Powidz Air Base, Poland, Oct. 29, 2015. Jones had the opportunity to meet with both U.S. and Polish air force leaders to discuss the countries’ growing partnership. The ambassador was also able to watch his first airlift competition, where C-130s from three different squadrons performed airdrops and landings. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Damon Kasberg)
A Polish C-130E Legacy flies above the Powidz Air Base flight line in Poland as part of a friendly airlift competition during Aviation Detachment 16-1, Oct. 29, 2015. A variety of C-130s from three different units participated, including the 37th Airlift Squadron and 169th Airlift Squadron. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Damon Kasberg)
U.S. and Polish C-130s fly in formation prior to participating in a friendly airlift competition during Aviation Detachment 16-1, Oct. 29, 2015, at Powidz Air Base, Poland. A total of seven aircraft few together, marking the largest C-130 formation at Powdiz. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Damon Kasberg)
U.S. Air Force Capt. Chris Deans, 37th Airlift Squadron C-130J Super Hercules pilot, speaks to U.S. Ambassador to Poland Paul W. Jones during his visit to PowidzAir Base, Poland, Oct. 29, 2015. Jones had the opportunity to meet with both U.S. and Polish air force leaders to discuss the countries’ growing partnership. The ambassador was also able to watch his first airlift competition, where C-130s from three different squadrons performed airdrops and landings. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Damon Kasberg)
U.S. and Polish airmen watch as a C-130H Hercules, assigned to the 182nd Airlift Wing performs a tactical landing as part of a friendly airlift competition during Aviation Detachment 16-1, Oct. 29, 2015, at Powidz Air Base, Poland. The aircrew able to land the closest to the center point is declared the winner. The Polish air force placed first. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Damon Kasberg)
Airman 1st Class Patrick Dean, 1st Communications Maintenance Squadron cable and antenna systems technician, and Kurt Braunle, Specialized Technical Aided Rescue Training president, speak about safety procedures Oct. 9, 2015, at Ramstein Air Base, Germany. Cable and antenna maintenance technicians trained on multiple tower and ground emergency scenarios. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Nicole Sikorski)
Cable and antenna systems technicians from the 1st Communications Maintenance Squadron climb telephone towers Oct. 9, 2015, at Ramstein Air Base, Germany. The 1st CMXS Airmen participated in the Specialized Technical Aided Rescue Training to familiarize themselves with safety procedures involved in rescuing a fall victim. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Nicole Sikorski)
A cable and antenna systems technician from the 1st Communications Maintenance Squadron secures a rope before lowering a simulated victim from a telephone tower Oct. 9, 2015, at Ramstein Air Base, Germany. Cable and antenna maintenance technicians trained on multiple tower and ground emergency scenarios. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Nicole Sikorski)
Senior Airman Abraham Pulido, 1st Communications Maintenance Squadron cable and antenna systems technician, hangs from a telephone tower Oct. 9, 2015, at Ramstein Air Base, Germany. Cable and antenna maintenance technicians at the 1st CMXS are required to take Specialized Technical Aided Rescue Training at least once annually. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Nicole Sikorski)