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WR-ALC Safety Office Enhances Readiness Through Proactive Measures

John Smith, 559th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron Voluntary Protection Program safety representative, gathers metal clippings from an off-the-shelf battery powered sheet metal cutter, called a nibbler, at Robins Air Force Base, Georgia, April 29, 2026. This tool was submitted to VPP for formal validation and verification to cut metal, which enhances maintenance safety and streamlines manufacturing workflows by reducing noise and collecting clippings directly into a bag to eliminate dust and debris. (U.S. Air Force photo by Joseph Mather)

PHOTO BY: Joseph Mather
VIRIN: 260429-F-ED303-1012.JPG
FULL SIZE: 1.4 MB
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CAMERA

ILCE-7M4

LENS

FE 24-70mm F2.8 GM

APERTURE

28/10

SHUTTERSPEED

1/60

ISO

100

IMAGE IS PUBLIC DOMAIN

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WR-ALC Safety Office Enhances Readiness Through Proactive Measures

John Smith, 559th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron Voluntary Protection Program safety representative, gathers metal clippings from an off-the-shelf battery powered sheet metal cutter, called a nibbler, at Robins Air Force Base, Georgia, April 29, 2026. This tool was submitted to VPP for formal validation and verification to cut metal, which enhances maintenance safety and streamlines manufacturing workflows by reducing noise and collecting clippings directly into a bag to eliminate dust and debris. (U.S. Air Force photo by Joseph Mather)

PHOTO BY: Joseph Mather
VIRIN: 260429-F-ED303-1012.JPG
FULL SIZE: 1.4 MB
Additional Details

CAMERA

ILCE-7M4

LENS

FE 24-70mm F2.8 GM

APERTURE

28/10

SHUTTERSPEED

1/60

ISO

100

IMAGE IS PUBLIC DOMAIN

Read More

This photograph is considered public domain and has been cleared for release. If you would like to republish please give the photographer appropriate credit. Further, any commercial or non-commercial use of this photograph or any other DoD image must be made in compliance with guidance found at https://www.dimoc.mil/resources/limitations, which pertains to intellectual property restrictions (e.g., copyright and trademark, including the use of official emblems, insignia, names and slogans), warnings regarding use of images of identifiable personnel, appearance of endorsement, and related matters.

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