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    Flying to get familiar; maintainer gains new perspective of mission [Image 1 of 5]

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    Three military personnel are gathered in what appears to be a gear room or locker room. Two individuals in Air Force ABU (Airman Battle Uniform) camouflage are assisting a third person wearing an olive green flight suit, apparently helping with fitting or adjusting the suit. The setting suggests a pre-flight or equipment preparation area.

    EIELSON AIR FORCE BASE, ALASKA, UNITED STATES

    05.04.2016

    Photo by Staff Sgt. Shawn Nickel 

    354th Fighter Wing

    U.S. Air Force Airmen from the 354th Operations Support Squadron help Airman 1st Class Victoria Ortaleza, a 354th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron electronic and environmental systems journeyman, don a gravity suit prior to a familiarization flight May 4, 2016, at Eielson Air Force Base, Alaska. Ortaleza was recommended by her leadership for the flight to learn the impacts of her contribution to the flying mission. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Shawn Nickel/Released)

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    Date Taken: 05.04.2016
    Date Posted: 05.06.2016 18:27
    Photo ID: 2575645
    VIRIN: 160504-F-FT438-172
    Resolution: 2100x1500
    Size: 1.77 MB
    Location: EIELSON AIR FORCE BASE, ALASKA, US
    Web Views: 49
    Downloads: 12

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    Three military personnel are gathered in what appears to be a gear room or locker room. Two individuals in Air Force ABU (Airman Battle Uniform) camouflage are assisting a third person wearing an olive green flight suit, apparently helping with fitting or adjusting the suit. The setting suggests a pre-flight or equipment preparation area.
    Two military pilots in flight suits and survival gear walk across a flight line tarmac, appearing to have just completed a mission. In the background, an F-16 Fighting Falcon aircraft marked 'AK 305' is parked on the ramp, indicating an Alaska Air National Guard unit. The setting appears to be Eielson or Elmendorf Air Force Base in Alaska based on the 'AK' tail code.
    A military aviator in flight gear stands in front of a jet aircraft with 'AK' tail markings, indicating an Alaska-based Air Force unit. The individual is wearing an olive green flight suit and a tan tactical vest/harness. The photo appears to be a professional or documentary-style portrait taken outdoors under partly cloudy skies.
    Two individuals in military flight suits are seated in the cockpit of a military jet aircraft, with the canopy open. One person wearing a flight helmet and glasses appears to be receiving instruction or a briefing from a second person without a helmet. The aircraft fuselage displays multiple 'EJECTION SEAT' and 'DANGER' warning labels.
    A U.S. Air Force F-16 Fighting Falcon fighter jet, tail number 366 with 'AK' (Alaska) markings, is parked on a flight line apron. The canopy is open and at least one occupant is visible in the cockpit, with ground crew personnel nearby. The aircraft appears to be in a pre-flight or post-flight servicing configuration at what appears to be an Alaskan air base.

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