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Air Force Senior Airman Brandon Benson uses a flashlight to inspect the interior of a C-130 barrel assembly for cracks during routine check at Yokota Air Base, Japan, on July 1, 2004. Benson is a turbo prop mechanic from the 374th Maintenance Squadron, T56 Engine Regional Repair Center. The center handles all C-130 cargo aircraft engine repair in Pacific Air Forces and provides ready engine and propeller support to guarantee U.S. airlift and special operation presence and crisis response in the region.

Senior Airman Brandon Benson uses a flashlight to inspect the interior of a C-130 barrel assembly.

Air Force Senior Airman Brandon Benson uses a flashlight to inspect the interior of a C-130 barrel assembly for cracks during routine check at Yokota Air Base, Japan, on July 1, 2004. Benson is a turbo prop mechanic from the 374th Maintenance Squadron, T56 Engine Regional Repair Center. The center handles all C-130 cargo aircraft engine repair in Pacific Air Forces and provides ready engine and propeller support to guarantee U.S. airlift and special operation presence and crisis response in the region.

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