Airman 1st Class David Frias, a 49th Maintenance Squadron non-destructive inspection technician, dips a metal part in a chemical penetrant at Holloman Air Force Base, N.M. on Feb. 22. The item is dipped in a low-viscosity penetrant, which fills any voids left by cracks or damage, and indicates a need for repair. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Leah Ferrante)

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Airman 1st Class David Frias, a 49th Maintenance Squadron non-destructive inspection technician, removes the low-viscosity penetrant from a metal part before inspection at Holloman Air Force Base, N.M. on Feb. 22. The low-viscosity penetrant fills any voids left by cracks or damage, and indicates a need for repair. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Leah Ferrante)

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Airman 1st Class David Frias, a 49th Maintenance Squadron non-destructive inspection technician, inspects a metal part for damage at Holloman Air Force Base, N.M. on Feb. 22. Frias used a low-viscosity penetrant, which fills any voids left by cracks or damage, and indicates a need for repair. After the penetrant is applied, it creates a visible indication of damage. The NDI technicians are able to assist aircraft maintainers by identifying even the smallest amount of damage to aircraft parts in a non-destructive manner, allowing them to ensure military aviation equipment safety. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Leah Ferrante)

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Airman 1st Class David Frias, a 49th Maintenance Squadron non-destructive inspection technician, looks for damages at Holloman Air Force Base, N.M. on Feb. 22. The NDI uses a number of tests to ensure all parts are free from cracks or corrosion. The technicians are able to assist aircraft maintainers by identifying aircraft damage, allowing them to ensure military aviation equipment safety. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Leah Ferrante)

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A metal training part sits in a magnetized machine at Holloman Air Force Base, N.M. on Feb. 22. The machine pulls magnetic particles to areas of the part that are damaged The 49th Maintenance Squadron non-destructive inspection shop provides mission-essential services by inspecting various aircraft parts for damage or corrosion, allowing them to ensure military aviation equipment safety. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Leah Ferrante)

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A close up look at NDI

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A close up look at NDI

A close up look at NDI

A close up look at NDI