Photo by Senior Airman Sarah Williams | United States Air Forces Central | 02.06.2024
U.S. Air Force crew chiefs push a power cart during a KC-135 Stratotanker preflight check at an undisclosed location in the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility, Feb. 6, 2024. Crew chiefs play a crucial role in conducting pre-flight inspections and post-flight maintenance to guarantee aircraft safety and operational readiness. (U.S. Air Force Courtesy Photo)...
Photo by Senior Airman Sarah Williams | United States Air Forces Central | 02.06.2024
A U.S. Air Force crew chief salutes a KC-135 Stratotanker at an undisclosed location in the U.S. Air Force Central Command area of responsibility, Feb. 6, 2024. Saluting an aircraft is a traditional gesture of respect and acknowledgment carried out by crew chiefs, symbolizing the dedication and honor they hold for their aircraft and its mission. (U.S. Air Force Courtesy Photo)...
Photo by Senior Airman Sarah Williams | United States Air Forces Central | 02.06.2024
A U.S. Air Force crew chief marshals a KC-135 Stratotanker at an undisclosed location in the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility, Feb. 6, 2024. Crew chiefs utilize hand signals and marshalling techniques to guide aircraft safely on the ground during taxiing and parking operations. (U.S. Air Force Courtesy Photo)...
Photo by Senior Airman Sarah Williams | United States Air Forces Central | 02.06.2024
U.S. Air Force crew chiefs perform preflight checks on a KC-135 Stratotanker at an undisclosed location in the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility, Feb. 6, 2024. Crew chiefs are responsible for the maintenance and upkeep of aircraft, ensuring they are in optimal condition for missions. (U.S. Air Force Courtesy Photo)...
Photo by Seaman August Clawson | USS GEORGE WASHINGTON (CVN 73) | 09.12.2023
Sailors assigned to air department V2 division conduct pre-flight checks on catapult one at twilight on Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS George Washington (CVN 73) in the Atlantic Ocean, Sept. 12, 2023. George Washington is underway in support of carrier qualifications. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman August Clawson)...
Photo by Senior Airman Lauren Diaz | 6th Air Refueling Wing | 02.28.2023
Airmen assigned to the 6th Air Refueling Wing perform pre-flight checks on a KC-135 Stratotanker at MacDill Air Force Base, Florida, Feb. 28, 2023. Pilots conduct a final walk-through with crew chiefs to ensure the aircraft is ready for takeoff. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Lauren Cobin)...
Photo by Senior Airman Lauren Diaz | 6th Air Refueling Wing | 02.28.2023
U.S. Air Force Airman Bryan Reyes, a crew chief assigned to the 6th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron, checks tire pressure on a KC-135 Stratotanker at MacDill Air Force Base, Florida, Feb. 28, 2023. Crew chiefs are responsible for day-to-day maintenance, diagnosing malfunctions, replacing components, detailed inspections, record-keeping, administration, supervision and coordination of aircraft......
Photo by Senior Airman Lauren Diaz | 6th Air Refueling Wing | 02.28.2023
U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Carter Nussbaum, a crew chief assigned to the 6th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron performs pre-flight checks on a KC-135 Stratotanker at MacDill Air Force Base, Florida, Feb. 28, 2023. Crew chiefs are responsible for day-to-day maintenance, diagnosing malfunctions, replacing components, detailed inspections, record-keeping, administration, supervision and......
