U.S. Air Force Maj. Michael Kuzmuk, an 18th Aggressor Squadron pilot, and 1st Class Victoria Ortaleza, a 354th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron electronic and environmental systems journeyman, prepare to take off in the F-16D Fighting Falcon aircraft they will fly in at Eielson Air Force Base, Alaska, May 4, 2016, during a RED FLAG-Alaska (RF-A) 16-1 sortie. With more than 500 tactical flying hours logged during each RF-A, maintainers work around the clock on various systems, each requiring specialized Airman like Ortaleza who is responsible for working on the environmental control systems, which controls pressurization, heating and cooling throughout the equipment and cockpit, as well as oxygen systems. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Shawn Nickel/Released)
Date Taken: | 05.04.2016 |
Date Posted: | 05.06.2016 18:27 |
Photo ID: | 2575654 |
VIRIN: | 160504-F-FT438-233 |
Resolution: | 4333x2836 |
Size: | 5.73 MB |
Location: | EIELSON AIR FORCE BASE, AK, US |
Web Views: | 87 |
Downloads: | 22 |
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