Phase inspection ensures mission readiness
U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Todd Hughes, 52nd Equipment Maintenance Squadron phase floor chief from Williamsport, Pa., performs an engine bay inspection on an F-16 Fighting Falcon fighter aircraft at Spangdahlem Air Base, Germany, June 27, 2014. The 52nd EMS executes inspections of the aircraft on an hourly basis, tearing down the aircraft before building it back up. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Christopher Ruano/Released)