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BALAD AIR BASE, Iraq -- Staff Sgt. William Howe, a 332nd Expeditionary Aircraft Maintenance Squadron crew chief, prepares to taxi Capt. Travis "Bandit" Keenan, a 22nd Expeditionary Fighter Squadron pilot, out to the runway here, Dec. 17. After radio communication is disconnected, the pilot and crew chief correspond through hand signals. Sergeant Howe and Captain Keenan are deployed from Spangdahlem Air Base, Germany. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Joshua Garcia)
BALAD AIR BASE, Iraq -- Staff Sgt. William Howe, a 332nd Expeditionary Aircraft Maintenance Squadron crew chief, signals Capt. Travis "Bandit" Keenan, a 22nd Expeditionary Fighter Squadron pilot, that it is clear to taxi out to the runway here, Dec. 17. From preflight inspection through the taxing out of the aircraft, pilot and crew chief stay in constant communication via radio headset or hand signals. Captain Keenan and Sergeant Howe are deployed from Spangdahlem Air Base, Germany. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Joshua Garcia)
BALAD AIR BASE, Iraq -- Staff Sgt. William Howe, a 332nd Expeditionary Aircraft Maintenance crew chief, talks with Capt. Travis "Bandit" Keenan, a 22nd Expeditionary Fighter Squadron pilot, via headset during a prior to takeoff. Communication between the pilot and the crew chief ensures that there are no discrepancies with aircraft functions prior to flight. Sergeant Howe and Captain Keenan are deployed from Spangdahlem Air Base, Germany. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Joshua Garcia)
BALAD AIR BASE, Iraq -- Capt. Travis "Bandit" Keenan, a 22nd Expeditionary Fighter Squadron fighter pilot, dons his helmet in preparation for a combat mission here, Dec. 17. Captain Keenan is deployed from Spangdahlem Air Base, Germany. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Joshua Garcia)