U.S. Airman 1st Class Hannah Patterson-Patton, 314 Aircraft Maintenance Unit crew chief, does maintenance on a F-16 after a joint training exercise, Jan. 27, 2026, at Luke Air Force Base, Arizona. Success in the air relies on coordinated efforts on the ground. Maintenance Airmen from both bases work side by side to keep aircraft mission-ready, executing inspections, repairs and turnarounds under demanding timelines. Weapons crews safely and efficiently configure aircraft with the required munitions, ensuring each sortie launches fully capable.
| Date Taken: | 01.27.2026 |
| Date Posted: | 01.27.2026 21:10 |
| Photo ID: | 9495771 |
| VIRIN: | 260127-F-QT044-1001 |
| Resolution: | 624x415 |
| Size: | 67.99 KB |
| Location: | LUKE AIR FORCE BASE, ARIZONA, US |
| Web Views: | 4 |
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