PMEL brings precision to Holloman

A beaker is set under a black light to check for oxygen contamination at Holloman Air Force Base, New Mexico, Jan. 6, 2023. The oxygen tested at the precision measurement equipment laboratory is the oxygen that pilots use to breathe after ejecting. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Nicholas Paczkowski)

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PMEL brings precision to Holloman

U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Joshua Pouncey, 49th Component Maintenance Squadron physical dimensional technician, left, trains U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Walker, 49th CMS physical dimensional technician, on how to use a Joint Services Electronic Combat Systems Tester at Holloman Air Force Base, New Mexico, Jan. 6, 2023. Airmen from the precision measurement equipment laboratory flight are responsible for calibrating the equipment used by aircraft maintainers to ensure it’s in working order and set to the exact measurements. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Nicholas Paczkowski)

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PMEL brings precision to Holloman

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Tony Garcia, 49th Component Maintenance Squadron physical dimensional supervisor, uses a pressure test set at Holloman Air Force Base, New Mexico, Jan. 6, 2023. Precision measurement equipment laboratory Airmen must be able to calibrate and repair measurement and diagnostic equipment to provide customers with safe, reliable and accurate equipment that meets and exceeds expectations. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Nicholas Paczkowski)

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PMEL brings precision to Holloman

U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Gustavo Gaytan, 49th Component Maintenance Squadron physical dimensional technician, measures gauge blocks by using a gauge block comparator at Holloman Air Force Base, New Mexico, Jan. 6, 2023. The metal that is used for measurements is stored in the only 68 degree fahrenheit room in all of the Air and Education Training Command. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Nicholas Paczkowski)

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PMEL brings precision to Holloman

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. King Jason Fainsan, 49th Component Maintenance Squadron production control noncommissioned officer in charge, helps a customer at Holloman Air Force Base, New Mexico, Jan. 6, 2023. The precision measurement equipment laboratory flight at Holloman supports 128 work centers across different agencies. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Nicholas Paczkowski)

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PMEL brings precision to Holloman

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Kyle Jackson, 49th Component Maintenance Squadron physical dimensional supervisor, uses a 817 CLM to measure the surface of an angle iron at Holloman Air Force Base, New Mexico, Jan. 6, 2023. The precision measurement equipment laboratory operates different equipment such as the 817 CLM, gauge block comparators, sine bar calibrators, and other machinery to get precise measurements. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Nicholas Paczkowski)

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PMEL brings precision to Holloman

U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Fernando Alcantara, 49th Component Maintenance Squadron physical dimensional technician, uses a sine bar calibrator at Holloman Air Force Base, New Mexico, Jan. 6, 2023. Precision measurement equipment laboratory Airmen are not only able to calibrate tools and measurement items, they are also able to determine the faults of a broken item. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Nicholas Paczkowski)

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PMEL brings precision to Holloman

Published Jan. 6, 2023
By Airman 1st Class Nicholas Paczkowski
49th Wing Public Affairs

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