Incentive Flight Program

SPANGDAHLEM AIR BASE, Germany – Senior Airman Edward W. Abney, 23rd Aircraft Maintenance Unit weapons section, prepares to take an incentive flight Sept. 26, 2008. Airman Abney earned his incentive flight by earning 2007 Weapons Load Crew of the Year. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Nathanael Callon )

Incentive Flight Program

Published Oct. 7, 2008

SPANGDAHLEM AIR BASE, Germany -- Senior Airman Edward W. Abney, 23rd Aircraft Maintenance Unit weapons section, prepares to take an incentive flight Sept. 26, 2008. Airman Abney earned his incentive flight by earning 2007 Weapons Load Crew of the Year. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Nathanael Callon )

Name: Senior Airman Edward W. Abney

Unit: 23rd Aircraft Maintenance Unit weapons section

Duty title: Weapons loader

Hometown: Chesapeake, Va.

Years in Service: Three

Why joined: Education and travel opportunities

Family: Father, mother and brother

Hobbies: Running, traveling and reading

Favorite aspect of job: Fresh air and explosives

Most memorable AF experience: Tactical Leadership Program in Belgium

Previous flying experience: None

What award earned the flight: 2007 Weapons Load Crew of the Year

Any advice to future fliers or advice received before flight: Eat a reasonable meal prior to the flight.

Description of experience: Incredible!

Favorite part of F-16 flight: Flying along the Mosel River Valley