AFREP: Saving the Air Force time and money

Published June 13, 2013
By Senior Airman Krystal M. Garrett
1st Special Operations Wing Public Affairs

HURLBURT FIELD, Fla. -- If it's broken and on its way to the trash can, there's a four-man shop here who may be able to fix it.

The Air Force Repair Enhancement Program shop repairs otherwise unserviceable equipment.

The technicians use their expertise to fix anything from a circuit board to a physical training timer, all while saving the Air Force time and money.

"We identify high-demand items, that there isn't a repair source for, and fix them," said Tech. Sgt. Jonathan Ferrari, AFREP NCO in charge.

Although aircraft maintenance units are AFREP's main customers, they support every functional group on base.

For example, AFREP maintainers assisted the 1st Special Operations Civil Engineering Squadron in repairing heating ventilation and air conditioning units throughout the base.

"Normally, it would cost $11.5 million to replace the systems," said Mark Eger, 1st SOCES direct digital control shop lead.

AFREP saves the Air Force millions every fiscal year and avoids numerous situations which can stop work flow.

"I'm very pleased with the work AFREP has provided," Eger said. "They are a valuable asset to the base and the Air Force."

If equipment breaks, think AFREP ... not trash can.