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Small parts, big deal: CRF maintainers keep a close eye on vital engine components

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Justin Paddock, a central repair facility craftsman assigned to the 52nd Maintenance Squadron, uses a measurement tool to check for a proper fit between parts in an F-16 Fighting Falcon engine at Spangdahlem Air Base, Germany, June 4, 2025. Some high-wear engine components need to be replaced routinely to ensure the aircraft remains capable of operating safely under the demanding conditions of combat. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Gretchen McCarty)
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Small parts, big deal: CRF maintainers keep a close eye on vital engine components

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Justin Paddock, a central repair facility craftsman assigned to the 52nd Maintenance Squadron, inspects the outer engine component from an F-16 Fighting Falcon at Spangdahlem Air Base, Germany, June 4, 2025. Thorough inspections ensure aircraft engines are safe, mission-capable, and ready to deliver sustained airpower in support of U.S. and allied operations. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Gretchen McCarty)
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Small parts, big deal: CRF maintainers keep a close eye on vital engine components

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Justin Paddock, a central repair facility craftsman assigned to the 52nd Maintenance Squadron, inspects an outer engine component from an F-16 Fighting Falcon at Spangdahlem Air Base, Germany, June 4, 2025. Ensuring every part of the engine is in working order is essential to mission readiness and keeping a fleet of aircraft ready to deliver airpower. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Gretchen McCarty)
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Small parts, big deal: CRF maintainers keep a close eye on vital engine components

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Justin Paddock, a central repair facility craftsman assigned to the 52nd Maintenance Squadron, inspects an F-16 Fighting Falcon aircraft engine with a mirror at Spangdahlem Air Base, Germany, June 4, 2025. Confirming that the engine and all of its components are in pristine condition ensures the aircraft is safe and mission ready. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Gretchen McCarty)
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Small parts, big deal: CRF maintainers keep a close eye on vital engine components

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Justin Paddock, a central repair facility craftsman assigned to the 52nd Maintenance Squadron shines a light into the engine component of an F-16 Fighting Falcon at Spangdahlem Air Base, Germany, June 4, 2025. Inspections involve close examination of countless parts with tools such as lights and mirrors, making the process more efficient and safe. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Gretchen McCarty)
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200717-F-YU906-0059

U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Tyler Ward, 52nd Aircraft Maintenance Squadron dedicated crew chief, right, performs fueling operations of an F-16 Fighting Falcon during an Integrated Combat Turn exercise at Spangdahlem Air Base, Germany, July 17, 2020. Ward performed a hot-pit refuel, which is refueling an aircraft with the engines on. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Kyle Cope)
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200717-F-YU906-0040

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Zachary Ward, 52nd Aircraft Maintenance Squadron load crew team chief, mounts an inert AIM-120 air-to-air to an F-16 Fighting Falcon during an Integrated Combat Turn exercise at Spangdahlem Air Base, Germany, July 17, 2020. Ward ensured the missile properly mounted to the aircraft and then engaged the detent to ensure the missile remained mounted to the aircraft. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Kyle Cope)
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200717-F-YU906-0031

U.S. Air Force service members assigned to the 52nd Fighter Wing participate in an Integrated Combat Turn exercise at Spangdahlem Air Base, Germany, July 17, 2020. The ICTs are an efficient method of munitions loading, refueling and minor servicing of the aircraft to reduce the amount of time the aircraft is out of the fight. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Kyle Cope)
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200717-F-YU906-0039

U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Edgar Casanas, 52nd Aircraft Maintenance Squadron load crew member, finishes installing a cable from an inert AGM-88 High-speed Anti-Radiation Missile to a LAU-118 launcher on an F-16 Fighting Falcon during an Integrated Combat Turn exercise at Spangdahlem Air Base, Germany, July 17, 2020. Part of the ICT method involves loading weapons with the aircraft engine still running, saving time. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Kyle Cope)
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200717-F-YU906-0019

U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Tyler Ward, 52nd Aircraft Maintenance Squadron dedicated crew chief, marshals an F-16 Fighting Falcon assigned to the 480th Fighter Squadron during an Integrated Combat Turn exercise at Spangdahlem Air Base, Germany, July 17, 2020. The ICT was performed in conjunction with the Wing's implementation of the Agile Combat Employment concept, which is designed to create a more flexible, resilient force. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Kyle Cope)
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200717-F-YU906-0027

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Zachary Ward, 52nd Aircraft Maintenance Squadron weapons load crew chief, loads an inert AGM-88 High-speed Anti-Radiation Missile onto an F-16 Fighting Falcon, while Senior Airman Edgar Casanas, 52nd AMXS load crew member, prepares a LAU-129 for mounting an inert AIM-9X sidewinder air-to-air missile during an Integrated Combat Turn exercise at Spangdahlem Air Base, Germany, July 17, 2020. ICTs have been previously used to empower the Air Force mission and are being incorporated into Agile Combat Employment efforts to increase capabilities. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Kyle Cope)
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181116-F-YU906-0078

U.S. Air Force Master Sgt. Christopher Patten, 52nd Fighter Wing Innovation and Transformation Office problem identification training instructor, left, teaches his last Problem Identification Training class, at Spangdahlem Air Base, Germany, Nov. 20, 2018. Patten has been a PIT instructor for over 300 individuals at Spangdahlem. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Kyle Cope)
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181116-F-YU906-0101

U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Alexandra Broaden, 52nd Civil Engineer Squadron contracting officer representative, left, and Master Sgt. Christopher Patten, 52nd Fighter Wing Innovation and Transformation Office problem identification training instructor, right, discuss details of a process improvement exercise during PIT, at Spangdahlem Air Base, Germany, Nov. 20, 2018. The exercise was part of a day-long training designed to empower people to be leaders in innovation. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Kyle Cope)
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181116-F-YU906-0003

U.S. Air Force Master Sgt. Christopher Patten, 52nd Fighter Wing Innovation and Transformation Office problem identification training instructor, left, is coined by Col. Jason Bailey, 52nd Fighter Wing commander, right, at Spangdahlem Air Base, Germany, Nov. 16, 2018. Patten was recognized for his years of outstanding effort empowering others to pursue innovation. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Kyle Cope)
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U.S. F-22s, F-15s, Romanian F-16s, train over Romania

A U.S. Air Force F-22 Raptor approaches a KC-135R Stratotanker assigned to the 100th Air Refueling Wing, Royal Air Force Mildenhall, England, while flying above Bucharest, Romania, Aug. 20, 2018. F-22s forward deployed to Camp Turzi, Romania, as part of the European Deterrence Initiative to train with the Romanian military and demonstrate U.S. commitment to regional security and stability. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Dawn M. Weber)
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U.S. F-22s, F-15s, Romanian F-16s, train over Romania

Romanian F-16 Fighting Falcons fly in formation with Massachusetts Air National Guard 131st Expeditionary Fighter Squadron F-15C Eagles above Bucharest, Romania, Aug. 20, 2018. The U.S. works closely with Romania on a range of global challenges, including promoting international peace, security and economic prosperity. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Dawn M. Weber)
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U.S. F-22s, F-15s, Romanian F-16s, train over Romania

Romanian F-16 Fighting Falcons fly in formation with Massachusetts Air National Guard 131st Expeditionary Fighter Squadron F-15C Eagles above Bucharest, Romania, Aug. 20, 2018. The F-22s, F-16s and F-15s trained together by practicing various dogfighting scenarios and maneuvers before receiving in-air refueling from a U.S. Air Force KC-135R Stratotanker assigned to the 100th Air Refueling Wing, Royal Air Force Mildenhall, England, the F-22s, F-16s and F-15s trained together by practicing various dogfighting scenarios and maneuvers. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Dawn M. Weber)
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U.S. F-22s, F-15s, Romanian F-16s, train over Romania

U.S. Air Force F-15C Eagles, F-22 Raptors and Romanian F-16 Fighting Falcons fly in formation above Bucharest, Romania, Aug. 20, 2018. During their deployment to Germany, the F-22s forward deployed to operating locations to assert the U.S. ability to quickly respond and assure allies and partners of U.S. presence in Europe is forward and ready. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Dawn M. Weber)
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U.S. F-22s, F-15s, Romanian F-16s, train over Romania

U.S. Air Force F-15C Eagles, F-22 Raptors and Romanian F-16 Fighting Falcons fly in formation above Bucharest, Romania, Aug. 20, 2018. The F-22s deployed from Germany to operating locations within other NATO member nations in order to maximize training opportunities while strengthening the NATO alliance and deterring regional aggression. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Dawn M. Weber)
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U.S. F-22s, F-15s, Romanian F-16s, train over Romania

Two Romanian F-16 Fighting Falcons fly below a U.S. Air Force KC-135R Stratotanker assigned to the 100th Air Refueling Wing, Royal Air Force Mildenhall, England, above Bucharest, Romania, Aug. 20, 2018. The U.S. works closely with Romania on a range of global challenges, including promoting international peace, security and economic prosperity. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Dawn M. Weber)
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