Non-destructive inspection cracks the case

An aircraft part shows it's cracks after using a liquid-inspection technique Jan. 24 here. Liquid inspection is a widely used throughout many military installations and is a low-cost inspection method. The technique is used to locate surface-breaking defects in all non-porous materials including metals, plastics, or ceramics. (U.S. Air Force Photo/Senior Airman Perry Aston

Non-destructive inspection cracks the case

Steve Starliper, 89th Maintenance Group non-destructive inspection technician, inspects an aircraft part using a liquid inspection technique Jan. 24 here. Liquid inspection is widely used technique among military bases and is a low-cost method. This method is used to locate surface-breaking defects in all non-porous materials including metals, plastics, or ceramics. (U.S. Air Force Photo/Senior Airman Perry Aston)

Non-destructive inspection cracks the case

Ethan Watson, 89th Maintenance Group non-destructive inspection technician, calibrates an ultrasound inspection machine Jan. 24 here. Non-destructive technicians use a wide array of analysis techniques when evaluating the properties of aircraft materials, components and systems. Each technique causes zero damage to machine parts. (U.S. Air Force Photo/Senior Airman Perry Aston)

Non-destructive inspection cracks the case

Ethan Watson, 89th Maintenance Group non-destructive inspection technician, calibrates an ultrasound inspection machine here Jan. 24. Technicians use a wide array of analysis techniques when evaluating the properties of numerous aircraft materials, components and systems. (U.S. Air Force Photo/Senior Airman Perry Aston)

Return with Honor

Students participating in a Survive, Evade, Resist, Escape refresher course climb into a 12-man life raft during simulated rough water exercise Nov. 17 at the Prince George's Sports & Learning Complex in Landover, Md. Air crews must attend a S.E.R.E. refresher course every three years to keep up to date on their training and learn new S.E.R.E. tactics. (U.S. Air Force Photo/Senior Airman Perry Aston)

Return with Honor

Staff Sgt. Christopher DeJesus, 89th Operations Support Squadron Survival, Evasion, Resistance, Escape specialist, sprays a hose to simulate rough water while S.E.R.E. refresher course students enter a U.S. Coast Guard rescue basket Nov. 17 at the Prince George's Sports & Learning Complex in Landover, Md. The U.S. Coast Guard rescue basket is the standard rescue basket used on all U.S. Coast Guard rescue helicopters. (U.S. Air Force Photo/Senior Airman Perry Aston)