by Airman Dymekre Allen 86th Airlift Wing Public Affairs
Tech. Sgt. Erin Zorzy, 86th Maintenance Squadron precision measurement equipment laboratory technician, looks through a scope to measure the temperature and accuracy of heat seeking missiles.
Members of the precision measurement equipment laboratory ensure accuracy, reliability and quality of calibrated items in addition to survivability of test measurement and diagnostics equipment. The flight consists of a scheduling section, shipping/receiving section, admin section and the PMEL and services customers throughout U.S. Air Forces in Europe, U.S. Central Command and U.S. Africa Command.
Tech. Sgt. Erin Zorzy, 86th Maintenance Squadron precision measurement equipment laboratory technician, collects test leads to plug into measurement equipment.
Senior Airman Jonathan Sidebottom, 86th Maintenance Squadron test measurement and diagnostic equipment technician, adjusts a screw on a 1,000 pound torque wrench.
Staff Sgt. KC Berger, 86th Maintenance Squadron precision measurement equipment laboratory technician, generates a measured angle to show how they ensure equipment is properly leveled.
Senior Airman Jonathan Sidebottom, 86th Maintenance Squadron test measurement and diagnostic equipment technician, calibrates a 1,000 pound torque wrench used for tightening bolts on aircraft.