Spangdahlem Air Base's rifle-cleaning system does 'too good a job' for the Army - Europe
By CHAD GARLAND | STARS AND STRIPES Published: January 20, 2021 A U.S. Air Force base in Germany has slashed the time and cost of a common chore after thousands of M4 rifles failed an inspection — but the Army says the cleaning method they used may do “too good a job.” A project at Spangdahlem Air Base spearheaded by Tech. Sgt. Kyle Deconnick brought in two ultrasonic cleaning systems that use sound waves to strip away what elbow grease alone cannot. It’s expected to improve efficiency by 1,800% and reduce labor costs by some 95%. Deconnick, 33, started hunting for a system that wo...
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