Weapons maintainers in action

U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Robin Clements, 27th Special Operations Maintenance Squadron, shows Airman Jordan Gonzales and Staff Sgt. Ryan Dempsey how to properly disassemble the 40 mm weapon loader in a maintenance facility at Cannon Air Force Base, N.M., May 2, 2012. The 40mm weapon is used on the AC-130H Spectre gunship. (U.S Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Eboni Reece)

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Weapons maintainers in action

U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Alex Garcia, 27th Special Operations Maintenance Squadron, handles components of a 40mm weapon recoil cylinder in a maintenance facility at Cannon Air Force Base, N.M., May 2, 2012. The purpose of the recoil cylinder is to lessen recoil or counter recoil of the weapon after firing. (U.S Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Eboni Reece)

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Weapons maintainers in action

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Ryan Dempsey, 27th Special Operations Maintenance Squadron, tightens a bolt on a 40mm weapon loader in a maintenance facility at Cannon Air Force Base, N.M., May 2, 2012. During maintenance and quality checks, the 40mm weapon loader is inspected for signs of damage. (U.S Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Eboni Reece)

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Maintenance 40mm at a time

Published May 4, 2012
By Airman 1st Eboni Reece
27th Special Operations Wing Public Affairs

CANNON AIR FORCE BASE, N.M. -- The 27th Special Operations Maintenance Squadron weapons shop works hard to maintain the 40mm weapon loader used on the AC-130H Spectre gunship.

Weapons maintainers in action

Weapons maintainers in action

Weapons maintainers in action