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U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Jack Cin, 6th Maintenance Squadron isochronal inspection journeyman, inspects the wing of a KC-135 Stratotanker at MacDill Air Force Base, Florida, July 29, 2026. Isochronal inspection Airmen, perform routine preventative maintenance on aircraft to maintain its integrity and readiness. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Derrick Bole)

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U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Jack Cin, 6th Maintenance Squadron isochronal inspection journeyman, inspects the wing of a KC-135 Stratotanker at MacDill Air Force Base, Florida, July 29, 2026. Isochronal inspection Airmen, perform routine preventative maintenance on aircraft to maintain its integrity and readiness. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Derrick Bole)

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U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Jack Cin, 6th Maintenance Squadron isochronal inspection journeyman, inspects the wing of a KC-135 Stratotanker at MacDill Air Force Base, Florida, July 29, 2026. Isochronal inspection Airmen, perform routine preventative maintenance on aircraft to maintain its integrity and readiness. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Derrick Bole)

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U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Tommy Moorison, 6th Maintenance Squadron isochronal (ISO) inspection journeyman, inspects a wing of a KC-135 Stratotanker for damage at MacDill Air Force Base, Florida, July 29, 2026. ISO inspections are comprehensive inspections of an entire aircraft to identify and repair structural wear and tear that might pose risks to the aircrew and equipment. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Derrick Bole)

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U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Rik Romo, 6th Maintenance Squadron isochronal (ISO) inspection journeyman, inspects the integrity of a KC-135 Stratotanker’s wing at MacDill Air Force Base, Florida, July 29, 2026. ISO inspections require maintainers to access internal and structural areas not normally visible during routine maintenance to identify potential issues and ensure aircraft safety and mission readiness. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Derrick Bole)

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U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Tommy Moorison III, 6th Maintenance Squadron isochronal (ISO) inspection journeyman, inspects a mirror tool during an ISO inspection on a KC-135 Stratotanker at MacDill Air Force Base, Florida, July 29, 2026. ISO inspections require maintainers to access internal and structural areas not normally visible during routine maintenance to identify potential issues and ensure aircraft safety and mission readiness. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Derrick Bole)

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U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Tommy Moorison, 6th Maintenance Squadron isochronal (ISO) inspection journeyman, inspects a wing of a KC-135 Stratotanker for damage at MacDill Air Force Base, Florida, July 29, 2026. ISO inspections are comprehensive inspections of an entire aircraft to identify and repair structural wear and tear that might pose risks to the aircrew and equipment. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Derrick Bole)

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U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Rik Romo, 6th Maintenance Squadron isochronal (ISO) inspection journeyman, inspects the integrity of a KC-135 Stratotanker’s wing at MacDill Air Force Base, Florida, July 29, 2026. ISO inspections require maintainers to access internal and structural areas not normally visible during routine maintenance to identify potential issues and ensure aircraft safety and mission readiness. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Derrick Bole)

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U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Nathaniel Wilson, left, and Airman 1st Class Aaron Purnell, both 6th Maintenance Squadron isochronal (ISO) inspection journeymen, perform an ISO inspection on a KC-135 Stratotanker at MacDill Air Force Base, Florida, July 29, 2026. ISO inspections require maintainers to access internal and structural areas not normally visible during routine maintenance to identify potential issues and ensure aircraft safety and mission readiness. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Derrick Bole)

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U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Nathaniel Wilson, 6th Maintenance Squadron isochronal (ISO) inspection journeyman, uses a flashlight to inspect the integrity of a KC-135 Stratotanker at MacDill Air Force Base, Florida, July 29, 2026. KC-135s receive an ISO inspection every 1,800 flying hours to ensure safety and efficiency. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Derrick Bole)

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6th MXS ISO Airmen inspect the backbone of Air Force mobility

Published Aug. 1, 2026
By SrA Derrick Bole
6th Air Refueling Wing Public Affairs

MACDILL AIR FORCE BASE, Fla. -- U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Jack Cin, 6th Maintenance Squadron isochronal inspection journeyman, inspects the wing of a KC-135 Stratotanker at MacDill Air Force Base, Florida, July 29, 2026. Isochronal inspection Airmen, perform routine preventative maintenance on aircraft to maintain its integrity and readiness. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Derrick Bole)

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