Incentive flight program

Published Oct. 14, 2008
By Staff Reports
52nd Fighter Wing Public Affairs

SPANGDAHLEM AIR BASE, Germany -- Senior Airman Jordan Eames, 52nd Maintenance Group, Standardization load crew, receives an incentive flight in an F-16 Fighting Falcon Oct. 6, 2008. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Jenifer H. Calhoun)

Name: Senior Airman Jordan Eames

Unit: 52nd Maintenance Group

Duty title: Standardization load crew

Hometown: Fredericksburg, Va.

Years in Service: 2 1/2

Why joined: Education and traveling

Family: Wife, Monique Eames

Hobbies: Hunting, fishing, frolicking in the fields, mountain biking and taking my wife to all the amazing places Europe has to offer

Favorite aspect of job: Living in Germany

Most memorable AF experience: The first time I put on my service dress, the first live bomb I loaded in Bagram and this incentive flight

Previous flying experience: Flying in granddad's planes

Any advice to future fliers or advice received before flight: Definitely use the restroom before the flight. Have fun!

Description of experience: I never thought I could travel so fast. It's amazing how much power the F-16 Fighting Falcon has. The whole experience was awesome! KAZ rules!

Favorite part of F-16 flight: Pulling G's

Supervisor and DSN: MSgt Dan Smith, 52 AMXS x2595

*** Please note - Commanders are responsible for ensuring that selected Airmen are in good standing and appropriately represent the wing and the U.S. Air Force.***

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