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Repair facility saves nuclear command $13 million Repair facility saves nuclear command $13 million
The nuclear mission cannot be stopped by old or non-functioning aircraft components. The solution to this is a trip to a bomber hydraulic Centralized Repair Facility (CRF) which saves time and money. The bomber hydro CRF at Barksdale has repaired enough parts from the bomber fleet to save the Air Force over $13 million this year.
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2017
Senior Airman Daniel Moore, 5th Maintenance Squadron hydraulics journeyman, turns off an air compression machine at Minot Air Force Base, N.D., Feb. 23, 2017. After inspecting the hoses, pneudraulics Airmen blow air through them to ensure each hose is completely dry from water. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Jonathan McElderry) 5th MXS maintainers provide aircraft hydraulic support
The 5th Maintenance Squadron pneudraulics department is responsible for providing reliable and accurate aircraft hydraulic system inspections and maintenance to the B-52H Stratofortress. These maintainers also provide direct and indirect support for the 5th Bomb Wing, 91st Missile Wing and 54th Helicopter Squadron operations.
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2017
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