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A notable episode in their career involved urgent repairs for a critical $100 million project—the F-111’s nuclear weapons system. With critical connectors missing from a prototype, the airman collaborated with a retired chief engineer to devise a workaround solution utilizing superglue and supportive nylon lacing. This innovation not only averted testing disruptions but earned significant accolades, showcasing the real-world applications of their ingenuity under pressure.