Aircraft Maintenance: Supporting the Mission in the Wild Blue Yonder
SPANGDAHLEM AIR BASE, Germany – U.S. Air Force Senior Airman David Gondek, 52nd Aircraft Maintenance Squadron weapons load crew member from Chicopee, Mass., conducts an end of runway inspection Sept. 12, 2013. Airmen from the 480th Aircraft Maintenance Unit are responsible for servicing, inspecting, maintaining, weapons loading, and launch and recovery of the F-16 Fighting Falcon fighter aircraft. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Kyle Gese/Released)