JOINT BASE ANDREWS, Md. -- Airman 1st Class Ashley Castle-Johnson, 11th Logistics Readiness Squadron fire truck mechanic, works on a P-23 fire truck on Joint Base Andrews, Md., March 8, 2018. Castle-Johnson, the only female mechanic in her shop, is responsible for maintaining fire trucks used and operated on base. She says she is proud to represent women in a predominantly male career field.
Women’s History Month: This girl is on fire
Airman 1st Class Ashley Castle-Johnson, 11th Logistics Readiness Squadron fire truck mechanic, prepares to work on a P-23 fire truck on Joint Base Andrews, Md., March 8, 2018. Castle-Johnson, the only female mechanic in her shop, is responsible for maintaining fire trucks used and operated on base. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman Michael S. Murphy)
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Women’s History Month: This girl is on fire
Airman 1st Class Ashley Castle-Johnson, 11th Logistics Readiness Squadron fire truck mechanic, inspects a P-23 fire truck on Joint Base Andrews, Md., March 8, 2018. Castle-Johnson’s inspections help maintain vehicle and operator safety. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman Michael S. Murphy)
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Women’s History Month: This girl is on fire
Airman 1st Class Ashley Castle-Johnson, 11th Logistics Readiness Squadron fire truck mechanic, pushes a tire on its side before tightening lug nuts on Joint Base Andrews, Md., March 8, 2018. Castle-Johnson is responsible for maintaining fire trucks used and operated on base. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman Michael S. Murphy)
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Women’s History Month: This girl is on fire
Airman 1st Class Ashley Castle-Johnson, 11th Logistics Readiness Squadron fire truck mechanic, selects an impact socket before working on a P-23 fire truck on Joint Base Andrews, Md., March 8, 2018. Castle-Johnson uses the sockets to mount, dismount and repair tires. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman Michael S. Murphy)
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Women’s History Month: This girl is on fire
Airman 1st Class Ashley Castle-Johnson, 11th Logistics Readiness Squadron fire truck mechanic, works on a P-23 fire truck tire on Joint Base Andrews, Md., March 8, 2018. Castle-Johnson uses a wrench in order to apply or release the proper amount of pressure on a lug nut. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman Michael S. Murphy)
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Women’s History Month: This girl is on fire
Airman 1st Class Ashley Castle-Johnson, 11th Logistics Readiness Squadron fire truck mechanic, poses for a photo on Joint Base Andrews, Md., March 8, 2018. Castle- Johnson says she is proud to represent women in a predominantly male career field. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman Michael S. Murphy)
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