Seaman Moussa Fofana, 366th Training Squadron water and fuel systems maintenance course student, measures the space where a shower head will be installed at Sheppard Air Force Base, Texas. In this training phase, students complete plumbing on a latrine project. (U.S. Air Force photo/Liz H. Colunga)
Seaman Linda Fitzgibbon, 366th Training Squadron water and fuel systems maintenance course student, measures and cuts a pipe for a shower head at Sheppard Air Force Base, Texas. Students learn to install and repair plumbing, water distribution, waterwaste collection, fire suppression and backflow prevention systems. (U.S. Air Force photo/Liz H. Colunga)
Seaman Shannon Rodgers, 366th Training Squadron water and fuel systems maintenance course student, makes the final adjustments before installing the pipes to the urinal at Sheppard Air Force Base, Texas. Students learn to maintain, inspect, and repair plumbing, water, wastewater, fire suppression and backflow prevention systems and components. (U.S. Air Force photo/Liz H. Colunga)
Seaman Juliani Bonilla-Sanchez, 366th Training Squadron water and fuel systems maintenance course student, learns to install a sink at Sheppard Air Force Base, Texas. Students learn to install and repair plumbing, water distribution, waterwaste collection, fire suppression and backflow prevention systems. (U.S. Air Force photo/Liz H. Colunga)
Seaman Isis Hill, 366th Training Squadron water and fuel systems maintenance course student, ensures a urinal is properly installed at Sheppard Air Force Base, Texas. This training prepares student to properly install and operate field potable water treatment equipment. (U.S. Air Force photo/Liz H. Colunga)
Airman Taylor Simmons, 362nd Training Squadron F-16 crew chief apprentice course student, installs the nose landing gear tire and wheel assembly. Typically tires are changed out every few month due to wear and tear. Runways in some locations may cause the tire to wear down quicker than others. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Robert L. McIlrath)
Airman Deanna Lynch, 362nd Training Squadron F-16 crew chief apprentice course student, safety wires the hub cap on the main landing gear wheel. Typically tires are changed out every few month due to wear and tear. Runways in some locations may cause the tire to wear down quicker than others. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Robert L. McIlrath)
Airman Taylor Simmons, 362nd Training Squadron F-16 crew chief apprentice course student, lubricates the axel journals to ensure there is no friction between the bearings. The lubricant also ensures the wheel doesn't seize up at any point. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Robert L. McIlrath)
Airman Taylor Simmons, 362nd Training Squadron F-16 crew chief apprentice course student, measures for axel stretch. Although a very rare occurrence, axel stretch could cause the tire to not fit snuggly on the axel and would lead to a wobble. A slight wobble has the potential to break off the safety mechanism that holds the tire on and lead to the aircraft skidding off the runway. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Robert L. McIlrath)