U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Justin Paddock, a central repair facility craftsman assigned to the 52nd Maintenance Squadron, inspects and maintains an F-16 Fighting Falcon aircraft engine at Spangdahlem Air Base, Germany, June 4-5, 2025. Paddock was inspecting the engine and replacing a component that had reached the maximum allowable number of running hours. 52nd MXS CRF maintainers inspect and maintain aircraft engines to ensure that the 52nd Fighter Wing is ready to deliver sustained airpower in support of U.S. and allied operations. (U.S. Air Force photos by Airman 1st Class Gretchen McCarty)