RMC1R414–crew chiefs pre-flight the F-117 Nighthawk stealth fighter during preparation for launch at Nellis Air Force Base, Nev. March 8.
RMFFGXND–Colombian air force crew chiefs marshal out Colombian F-21 Kfirs onto the flightline during Red Flag 12-4 at Nellis AFB. Colombian airmen received the experience 28 other nations have received since Red Flag began in 1975 while enhancing its interoperability with allies.
RMG400MR–Crew chiefs wait for a B-1B Lancer aircrew to accomplish system checks prior to takeoff.
RMHDPGXT–U.S. Air Force Air Demonstration Squadron commander Christopher Hammond salutes Thunderbird crew chiefs before take-off during the Aviation Nation air show at the Nellis Air Force Base November 11, 2016 near Las Vegas, Nevada.
RMEBBN9T–Crew chiefs perform maintenance on an F-15 Eagle Feb 2, 2010, during Red Flag at Nellis Air Force Base, Nev They are assigned
RM2A46RR6–First flight a success for future Afghan Flying Air Crew Chiefs
RMM424TR–With early morning temperatures in double digits below zero, crew chiefs from the Iowa Air National Guard’s 185th Air Refueling Wing clear snow from an overnight squall that was deposited on a U.S. Air Force KC-135. The Airmen are preparing the aircraft for flight during their February training weekend in Sioux City, Iowa on February 10, 2018. U.S. Air National Guard photo by: Master Sgt. Vincent De Groot
RMRNHE8M–1980 - Crew chiefs of the Thunderbirds team run to their T-38 Talon aircraft for preflight activities
RMMB2T91–Crew chiefs assigned to the 86th Maintenance Squadron clean a C-130J Super Hercules on Ramstein Air Base, Germany, Nov. 20, 2017. The 86th MXS has a zero-deficiency inspection rating for cleaning aircraft. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Devin M. Rumbaugh)
RM2M5DY36–From left, Senior Airman Kyle Wilson, Staff Sgt. Samuel Baer, and Senior Airman Evan Goade, 131st Aircraft Maintenance Squadron crew chiefs, prepare to launch a B-2 Spirit stealth bomber March 6, 2022, at Whiteman Air Force Base, Missouri. Air National Guard crew chiefs like these are critical ensuring the B-2 mission can reliably deliver global strike capability any time, anywhere.
RF2GGGARK–Several 386th Expeditionary Aircraft Maintenance Squadron crew chiefs secure and conduct post-flight program checks at Ali Al Salem Air Base, Kuwait June 10, 2020. The 386TH EAMXS ‘White AMU’ is part of the 386th Expeditionary Maintenance Group, which directs maintenance operations in an expeditionary tactical airlift and electronic attack environment within the U.S. Central Command Area of Responsibility. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Alexandre Montes)
RMB27MT7–Due to political correctness crew chiefs have nose art painted on less noticeable areas of their aircraft This nose art is paint
RMW0M93P–More than 50 crew chiefs, mechanics, electricians and structural specialists from Ramstein's 86th Maintenance Squadron are completing the isochronical inspection on a C-130 Hercules Wednesday, July 18, 2006, Ramstein Air Base, Germany. (UPI Photo/John E. Lasky/USAF)
RM2HX5Y4J–RAAP Maintenance Superintendents Study Mockups of P2V systems in Lockheed's field service school to prepare for the day when the long- range anti-submarine aircraft enter the service of Australia. While RAAF pilots and navigators study in Lockheed's flight training department, these maintenance superintendents attend classes at Lockheed's field service school. Depending on their assignments the RAAF men enroll for special courses. Crew chiefs become familiar with operational maintenance of the e
RM2PK2WEW–Pomona, United States. 01st Apr, 2023. Tony Schumaker interacts with his crew chiefs determining the changes needed to advance to the next round of eliminations. Professional Drag racers nationwide rally together to compete at the Lucas Oil NHRA Winternationals held at the In-N-Out Burger Pomona Dragstrip for the 63rd consecutive year. Drivers battled over a three-day period starting on March 31st and concluding on April 2, fighting to take the titles in each of their divisions. Credit: SOPA Images Limited/Alamy Live News
RM2JHA9XM–Souda Air Base, Greece. 11th July, 2022. U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Cody Wallace, left, and Senior Airman Jay Wilder, crew chiefs assigned to the 495th Fighter Squadron, conduct preflight checks on an F-35A Lightning II during exercise Poseidon's Rage 22, at Souda Air Base, Greece, July 11, 2022. PR22 is designed to bolster readiness and interoperability between the U.S. and Hellenic Air Forces by demonstrating localized air superiority. Credit: U.S. Air Force/ZUMA Press Wire Service/ZUMAPRESS.com/Alamy Live News
RMCG0AN8–Wednesday, June 20, 2007, Camp Pendleton, California, USA Sgt. Jayson Maslowski, left, and Sgt. Sean Coons, who are both helicopter Crew Chiefs for the Marine Corps, check the operational function of a GAU-17, 7.62 caliber machine gun, designed after the Gatlin gun, attached to a Huey helicopter tha
RMKCGTB9–U.S. Air Force Master Sgt. Michael Glenn and Kenny Pearsall, both crew chiefs assigned to the 169th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron, pose for a photo with local law enforcement at José María Córdova International Airport during F-AIR 2017 in Rionegro, Colombia, July 13, 2017. United States military participation in the air show provides an opportunity to strengthen our military-to-military relationships with regional partners and provides the opportunity to meet with our Colombian air force counterparts and facilitate interoperability, which can be exercised in future cooperation events such as
RM2GH1R9G–U.S. Marines Cpl. Zachary Hughes (left) and Lance Cpl. Madison DeLoach, crew chiefs, Marine Heavy Helicopter Squadron 363 (HMH-363), remove a .50-caliber aircraft machine gun to load gear onto a CH-53D Sea Stallion helicopter, Camp Bastion, Helmand Province, Afghanistan, Jan. 5, 2012. HMH-363 conducted flight operations in support of troops throughout the Helmand Province.
RMCEH4T2–Weapons load crew chiefs perform end-of-runway inspections on two A-10 Thunderbolt IIs at Kandahar Airfield, Afghanistan, Jan. 20, 2012. The A-10 can employ a wide variety of conventional munitions, including general purpose bombs, cluster bomb units and laser-guided bombs.
RFA7697X–Crew chiefs prepare an F-16 Fighting Falcon for take off March 27 during an operational readiness exercise.
RMEMT010–A US Air Force crew chiefs prepare a B-1B Lancer stealth bomber for a mission against Islamic State fighters at Al Udeid Airbase April 8, 2015 in Qatar.
RMEBBRB7–Crew chiefs with the 79th Aircraft Maintenance Unit at Shaw Air Force Base, S.C., prepare an F-16 Fighting Falcon for take off
RM2A48CHE–First flight a success for future Afghan Flying Air Crew Chiefs
RMM424TG–A U.S. Air Force KC-135 from the Iowa Air National Guard’s 185th Air Refueling Wing is bathed in a cloud of exhaust from a portable heating unit being used to warm the cockpit in preparation of an early morning take off in Sioux City, Iowa on February 10, 2018. With early morning temperatures in double digits below zero, crew chiefs from the 185th ARW are preparing the aircraft for flight during their February training weekend. U.S. Air National Guard photo by: Master Sgt. Vincent De Groot
RM2BEX7CC–1980 - Crew chiefs of the Thunderbirds team run to their T-38 Talon aircraft for preflight activities
RMRFK4K8–A pilot assigned to the 61st Fighter Squadron and 61st Aircraft Maintenance Unit crew chiefs prepare an F-35A Lightning II for taxi, Jan. 15, 2019 at Luke Air Force Base, Ariz. Crew chiefs work with pilots to ensure the F-35 takes-off and lands safely. (U.S Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Jacob Wongwai)
RM2M5DY3Y–From left, Senior Airman Evan Goade, Staff Sgt. Samuel Baer, and Senior Airman Kyle Wilson, 131st Aircraft Maintenance Squadron crew chiefs, prepare to launch a B-2 Spirit stealth bomber March 6, 2022, at Whiteman Air Force Base, Missouri. Air National Guard crew chiefs like these are critical ensuring the B-2 mission can reliably deliver global strike capability any time, anywhere.
RF2GGGAPT–Several 386th Expeditionary Aircraft Maintenance Squadron crew chiefs secure and conduct post-flight program checks at Ali Al Salem Air Base, Kuwait June 10, 2020. The 386TH EAMXS ‘White AMU’ is part of the 386th Expeditionary Maintenance Group, which directs maintenance operations in an expeditionary tactical airlift and electronic attack environment within the U.S. Central Command Area of Responsibility. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Alexandre Montes)
RM2PK2Y2Y–Pomona, United States. 01st Apr, 2023. Tony Schumaker interacts with his crew chiefs determining the changes needed to advance to the next round of eliminations. Professional Drag racers nationwide rally together to compete at the Lucas Oil NHRA Winternationals held at the In-N-Out Burger Pomona Dragstrip for the 63rd consecutive year. Drivers battled over a three-day period starting on March 31st and concluding on April 2, fighting to take the titles in each of their divisions. (Photo by Jon Putman/SOPA Images/Sipa USA) Credit: Sipa USA/Alamy Live News
RMW0M4YM–Crew chiefs from the 46th Expeditionary Reconnaissance Squadron perform pre-flight preparations of a RQ-1 Predator Aircraft at Tallil Air Base, Iraq on Jan. 20, 2004. The Predator is a remotely piloted vehicle that provides real-time surveillance imagery in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom. (UPI Photo/Suzanne M. Jenkins/AFIE)
RMEM6RXG–C.1820, Meeting Of Chiefs With Members Of The Crew From Venus.
RMKKF5PH–East Rutherford, New Jersey, USA. 3rd Dec, 2017. New York Jets Flight Crew in action during the NFL game between the Kansas City Chiefs and the New York Jets at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey. The New York Jets won 38-31. Christopher Szagola/CSM/Alamy Live News
RM2RRJAMT–Conflict between the Natives of Samoa and the Crew of H.M.S. Barracouta, 1876. Engraving after a sketch by Assistant Paymaster Rudge. '...the King, Captain Stevens, the Consuls, and the friendly chiefs, accompanied by a guard of honour from the Barracouta...proceeded to Mulininu...Sub-Lieutenant Ommanney reported...that armed natives were moving through the bush. The Captain immediately sent directions to the senior Lieutenant to intercept them. So little were any hostile proceedings expected that, up to this moment, the guns of the marines were not loaded. Lieutenant M'Leod penetrated through
RMKCWJ7H–S.C. Army National Guard crew-chiefs and maintainers with Detachment 1, Company B, 2-238th General Support Aviation Battalion, 59th Aviation Troop Command, prepare a CH-47D Chinook heavy-lift helicopter for a possible water-landing rescue-mission, Army Aviation Support Facility-location 1 (AASF1), McEntire Joint National Guard Air Base, Eastover S.C., Oct. 10, 2016. The CH-47D and its crew are staging at AASF1 in support of Hurricane Matthew recovery efforts. Approximately 2,000 South Carolina National Guard Soldiers and Airmen were activated in direct support to Hurricane Matthew response eff
RM2GHJN21–CH-47 Chinook helicopter crew chiefs rest on the ramp during a refuel stop in Paktika province, Afghanistan, Dec. 18.
RMD9TMAD–Crew chiefs Senior Airman Kristen Lee and Technical Sgt. Joshua Matthews from the 140th Maintenance Squadron, Colorado Air Natio
RFD4T69F–F-16 pilots work with crew chiefs on preflight checks at Luke Air Force Base
RM2J6K82T–Vermont Air National Guard Base, USA. 2nd May, 2022. Credit: TSgt. Richard Mekkri/US Air Force/Alamy Live NewsBurlington, United States. 02 May, 2022. U.S. Air Force crew chiefs and maintainers assigned to the 158th Fighter Wing, prepare F-35A Lightning II fighter aircraft in the hangar before flight at the Vermont Air National Guard Base, May 2, 2022 in South Burlington, Vermont. The aircraft is rebasing to Spangdahlem Air Base, Germany, to join the NATO Enhanced Air Policing mission. Credit: Planetpix/Alamy Live News
RMEBBN15–Staff Sgt Jeremiah Smith and Senior Airman Theodore Cupp, F-22 crew chiefs from the 525th Expeditionary Aircraft Maintenance
RMPCGCT3–Chief Petty Officer Alex Lymber and Tech. Sgt. Scott Hirschenberger help Afghan National Army Air Corps helicopter crew chiefs unload helicopter blades from a cargo plane Dec. 5. The blades are part of a shipment of three refurbished MI-17 helicopters donated to the ANAAC by the Czech Republic. Lymber and Hirschenberger are both mentors from the Combined Security Transition Command-Afghanistan and teach the Afghan crew chiefs proper safety procedures, aircraft handling and maintenance.
RM2NH246W–A U.S Air Force Airmen assigned to the 25th Fighter Generation Squadron signals an A-10C Thunderbolt II on the flightline at Osan Air Base, Republic of Korea, Dec. 7, 2022. Prior to launches, crew chiefs and pilots communicate and perform functional procedures to ensure aircraft are mission capable for flight.
RMPR6F5B–Gen. Colin Powell, chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, addresses crew members while visiting aboard the battleship USS WISCONSIN (BB-64) during Operation Desert Shield.
RM2M1J7TG–A U.S Air Force Airmen assigned to the 25th Fighter Generation Squadron signals an A-10C Thunderbolt II on the flightline at Osan Air Base, Republic of Korea, Dec. 7, 2022. Prior to launches, crew chiefs and pilots communicate and perform functional procedures to ensure aircraft are mission capable for flight. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Dwane R. Young)
RM2M5E0DA–Lt. Col. Timothy Sullivan, 131st Bomb Wing pilot, talks with his crew chiefs in front of the B-2 Spirit stealth bomber March 5, 2022, at Whiteman Air Force Base, Missouri. Sullivan flew his final B-2 flight in which he also surpassed 1500 hours in the B-2.
RF2ARKTH5–200106-N-UK306-1004 EL CENTRO, Calif. (Jan. 6, 2020) Aviation Structural Mechanic 2nd Class Amber Stevens, assigned to the U.S. Navy Flight Demonstration Squadron, the Blue Angels, communicates with other crew chiefs during morning turn operations. The Blue Angels are conducting winter training at Naval Air Facility El Centro, California, in preparation for the 2020 show season. The team is scheduled to conduct 55 flight demonstrations at 29 locations across the country to showcase the precision and professionalism of the U.S. Navy and Marine Corps to the American public. (U.S. Navy photo by M
RMR510T1–A View of Fare Harbour, Huahine, [Whole drawing]. A view of the harbour of Huahine [Fare Harbour]. with peaked mountains, including Mount Turi, in the background. In the bay is the 'Resolution' and many native craft, and on the shore a group of natives tend a double canoe with a deck-house. In the background and along the shore are native huts and English tents. The view gives the location of Omai's settlement. Captain Cook had agreed with the chiefs for a place for Omai to settle. Carpenters from both ships built a small house for him, and other members of the crew made a garden, including pl
RMW0M6EY–Sgt. Michael A. Flaningam, 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing Band trumpeter, plays Taps at the conclusion of a memorial service on February 2, 2005 in Al Anbar Province of Iraq. Two pilots and two crew chiefs with Marine Heavy Helicopter Squadron 361 perished Jan. 26, 2005 in a crash in the Al Anbar Province of Iraq. (UPI Photo/Chad McMeen/USMC)
RM2RK7BBY–Bildnummer: 53896095 Datum: 27.03.2010 Copyright: imago/Xinhua (100327) -- SEOUL, March 27, 2010 (Xinhua) -- South Korean Joint Chiefs of Staff spokesman Park Sung-woo addresses a press conference in Seoul, South Korea, March 27, 2010. The South Korean naval vessel Cheonan with 104 crew members onboard sank into waters off the west coast of the Korean Peninsula late Friday due to an unknown cause, local media reported, citing naval officials. (Xinhua/Newsis)(axy) (4)SOUTH KOREA-NAVAL VESSEL-SINK PUBLICATIONxNOTxINxCHN People Politik kbdig xsk 2010 hoch o0 Südkorea // Nordkorea Torpedo Angrif
RMKKF5PK–East Rutherford, New Jersey, USA. 3rd Dec, 2017. New York Jets Flight Crew in action during the NFL game between the Kansas City Chiefs and the New York Jets at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey. The New York Jets won 38-31. Christopher Szagola/CSM/Alamy Live News
RMEWMTEN–The old Teesmouth lifeboat being launched for the last time after lifeboat chiefs welcomed a new super-fast vessel to the Tees - and launched a £150,000 appeal to pay for her. 4th January 1986.
RMKCWJ7J–S.C. Army National Guard crew-chiefs and maintainers with Detachment 1, Company B, 2-238th General Support Aviation Battalion, 59th Aviation Troop Command, prepare a CH-47D Chinook heavy-lift helicopter for a possible water-landing rescue-mission, Army Aviation Support Facility-location 1 (AASF1), McEntire Joint National Guard Air Base, Eastover S.C., Oct. 10, 2016. The CH-47D and its crew are staging at AASF1 in support of Hurricane Matthew recovery efforts. Approximately 2,000 South Carolina National Guard Soldiers and Airmen were activated in direct support to Hurricane Matthew response eff
RM2GH1REA–Lance Cpl. Benjamin Lopez, a crew chief with Marine Aerial Refueler Transport Squadron 352/152, 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing (Forward), here, prepares one of the squadrons KC-130 'Hercules,' for take off May 22. The squadron's crew chiefs play a big role in ensuring the complex aircraft continues to complete the mission.
RMDGNDR0–AH-64 Apache helicopter crew chiefs serving under 2nd Battalion (Assault), 10th Combat Aviation Brigade, perform maintenance on
RMBMYWKF–A UH-60 Black Hawk helicopter crew chief.
RMCAW2RC–An Afghan Mi-17 Helicopter crew Chief scans the sky while transporting the Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Gen. Martin E. Dempsey April 23, 2012 from Camp Moorehead, Afghanistan.
RMDN8T0K–Aug. 19, 1999 - 990819-N-2003S-002..Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Gen. Henry H. Shelton (standing), U.S. Army, talks with crew members of the USS Theodore Roosevelt (CVN 71) as they eat lunch on Aug. 19, 1999. The aircraft carrier is deployed to the Persian Gulf in support of Operation Southern Watch which is the U.S. and coalition enforcement of the no-fly-zone over South
RMP7X699–355th Tactical Fighter Squadron - Crew Chiefs on A-10 at KFIA.
RM2NWFJ06–U.S. Air Force Airmen inspect an A-10 Thunderbolt II from the 924th Fighter Group during the 355th Maintenance Group’s 4th quarter crew chief competition at Davis-Monthan Air Force Base, Ariz., Jan. 6, 2023. Crew chiefs were tested on their knowledge of the A-10 while their aircraft was inspected for cleanliness, as well as decorative elements.
RM2A905CF–Gen. Colin Powell, chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, addresses crew members while visiting aboard the battleship USS WISCONSIN (BB-64) during Operation Desert Shield.
RMTDDG34–Two crew chiefs with Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron (VMM) 764, 4th Marine Aircraft Wing, conversate on the flight line before taking off from Marine Corps Air Station Miramar, Calif., June 12. Once a year reserve components of the Marine Corps go on two-week annual training detachments to sharpen their skills in their military occupational specialties. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Becky Cleveland)
RM2M5G7A0–A U.S. Air Force crew chief assigned to the 816th Expeditionary Airlift Squadron moves floor panels on a C-17 Globemaster III in Southwest Asia, March 16, 2022. In deployed environments, crew chiefs utilize their technical skillsets to ensure aircraft safety by providing ground support for their respective airframes.
RF2D4R7AK–200106-N-UK306-1004 EL CENTRO, Calif. (Jan. 6, 2020) Aviation Structural Mechanic 2nd Class Amber Stevens, assigned to the U.S. Navy Flight Demonstration Squadron, the Blue Angels, communicates with other crew chiefs during morning turn operations. The Blue Angels are conducting winter training at Naval Air Facility El Centro, California, in preparation for the 2020 show season. The team is scheduled to conduct 55 flight demonstrations at 29 locations across the country to showcase the precision and professionalism of the U.S. Navy and Marine Corps to the American public. (U.S. Navy photo by M
RMR567AF–[Whole drawing]. A view of the harbour of Huahine [Fare Harbour]. with peaked mountains, including Mount Turi, in the background. In the bay is the 'Resolution' and many native craft, and on the shore a group of natives tend a double canoe with a deck-house. In the background and along the shore are native huts and English tents. The view gives the location of Omai's settlement. Captain Cook had agreed with the chiefs for a place for Omai to settle. Carpenters from both ships built a small house for him, and other members of the crew made a garden, including planting vines and pineapples. Cap
RMW0M93A–U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Jason Noesner is preparing to refurbish the C-130 Hercules cockpit seats during an isochronical inspection Wednesday, July 18, 2006, Ramstein Air Base, Germany. Airmen Noesner from Akron, Oh., is a dedicated crew chief with Ramstein's 86th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron. Mechanics, technicians and specialists from the 86th Maintenance Squadron typically take care of the isochronical inspections and the dedicated crew chiefs are responsible for the seats, life rafts and the aircraft battery. (UPI Photo/John E. Lasky/USAF)
RMKKF5PR–East Rutherford, New Jersey, USA. 3rd Dec, 2017. New York Jets Flight Crew in action during the NFL game between the Kansas City Chiefs and the New York Jets at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey. The New York Jets won 38-31. Christopher Szagola/CSM/Alamy Live News
RMKCGW9P–U.S. Air Force Master Sgts. Michael Glenn, left, and Kenny Pearsall, both crew chiefs assigned to the 169th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron, complete pre-flight checks on a F-16 Fighting Falcon fighter jet, assigned to the South Carolina Air National Guard’s 169th Fighter Wing, after Feria Aeronautica Internacional—Colombia 2017 at José María Córdova International Airport in Rionegro, Colombia, July 17, 2017. The United States Air Force participated in the four-day air show with two South Carolina Air National Guard F-16s as static displays, plus static displays of a KC-135, KC-10, along with an
RM2GM6EWW–Airmen 1st Class Austin Mifflin, left, and Tyler Arredondo, both 860th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron crew chiefs, file paperwork inside a C-17 Globemaster III prior to a flight August 16, 2021, at Travis Air Force Base, California. The U.S. Air Force, in support of the Department of Defense, moved forces into theater to facilitate the safe departure and relocation of U.S. citizens, Special Immigration Visa recipients, and vulnerable Afghan populations from Afghanistan. (U.S Air Force photo by Nicholas Pilch)
RMDH4TNP–AH-64 Apache helicopter crew chiefs serving under 2nd Battalion (Assault), 10th Combat Aviation Brigade, perform maintenance on
RFD4WPN4–A U.S. Army crew chief stands by while pilots go through their pre-start checks on a UH-60 Black Hawk, Tikrit, Iraq.
RMP7X69P–355th Tactical Fighter Squadron - Crew Chiefs Performing Ops Check on A-10 at KFIA.
RM2NW7Y1M–U.S. Air Force Airmen inspect an A-10 Thunderbolt II from the 354th Fighter Squadron during the 355th Maintenance Group’s 4th quarter crew chief competition at Davis-Monthan Air Force Base, Ariz., Jan. 6, 2023. Crew chiefs were tested on their knowledge of the A-10 while their aircraft was inspected for cleanliness, as well as decorative elements.
RM2R8K2MD–The U.S. Navy Blue Angels crew chiefs prepare for post flight activities after a performance on the flight line at Rickenbacker Air National Guard Base during the Columbus Airshow, June 17, 2023. The event featured more than 20 military and civilian planes, including a KC-135 Stratotanker from the 121st Air Refueling Wing, which served as the base of operations for military aircraft participating in the show. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Tech. Sgt. Wendy Kuhn)
RM2M5G785–A U.S. Air Force crew chief assigned to the 816th Expeditionary Airlift Squadron moves cargo on a C-17 Globemaster III in Southwest Asia, March 16, 2022. In deployed environments, crew chiefs utilize their technical skillsets to ensure aircraft safety by providing ground support for their respective airframes.
RMKKF5PE–East Rutherford, New Jersey, USA. 3rd Dec, 2017. New York Jets Flight Crew in action during the NFL game between the Kansas City Chiefs and the New York Jets at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey. The New York Jets won 38-31. Christopher Szagola/CSM/Alamy Live News
RMKCGW86–U.S. Air Force Master Sgt. Michael Glenn, left, and Master Sgt. Jeff Hopper, both crew chiefs assigned to the South Carolina Air National Guard’s 169th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron, pose on a hoisting bar at José María Córdova International Airport during Feria Aeronautica Internacional—Colombia 2017 in Rionegro, Colombia, July 15, 2017. The United States Air Force is participating in the four-day air show with two South Carolina Air National Guard F-16s as static displays, plus static displays of a KC-135, KC-10, along with an F-16 aerial demonstration by the Air Combat Command’s Viper East
RM2GFXD60–Senior Airmen Deondre Douglas and Janelle Ortwein, both 512th Maintenance Squadron crew chiefs, wait for a C-5M Super Galaxy to taxi before taking off to Hamid Karzai International Airport, Afghanistan from Dover Air Force Base, Delaware, Aug. 16, 2021. Air Mobility Airmen play a key role in ensuring safe departure of U.S. and allied personnel from Afghanistan via civilian and military flights. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Faith Schaefer)
RMDEY8FH–U.S. Marine crew chiefs from Marine Heavy Helicopter Squadron 464, check the High Mobility Multipurpose Wheeled Vehicle (HMMWV)
RMBMYWPB–Crew Chiefs stand beside their UH-60L Black Hawk helicopter.
RMMBCCTG–Master Sgt. Robert Snyder and Staff Sgt. Spencer Magers, Crew Chiefs, prepare to fly on the C-130H Hercules as part of a Maintenance Recovery Team (MRT), Feb. 20, 2018, at the 179th AW, Mansfield, Ohio. Crew Chiefs become part of the aircrew when flying and the MRT is flying to perform maintenance on another aircraft that has recently received upgrades while in Ogden, Utah. (U.S. Air National Guard
RM2NW8DGG–U.S. Air Force Airmen inspect an A-10 Thunderbolt II from the 357th Fighter Squadron during the 355th Maintenance Group’s 4th quarter crew chief competition at Davis-Monthan Air Force Base, Ariz., Jan. 6, 2023. Crew chiefs were tested on their knowledge of the A-10 while their aircraft was inspected for cleanliness, as well as decorative elements.
RMM3J3B6–A U.S. Air Force KC-135 from the Iowa Air National Guard’s 185th Air Refueling Wing is bathed in a cloud of exhaust from a portable heating unit being used to warm the cockpit in preparation of an early morning take off in Sioux City, Iowa on February 10, 2018. With early morning temperatures in double digits below zero, crew chiefs from the 185th ARW are preparing the aircraft for flight during their February training weekend. U.S. Air National Guard photo by: Master Sgt. Vincent De Groot
RM2M5K90Y–Airmen with the 36th Aircraft Maintenance Unit receive congratulations for being newly-appointed dedicated crew chiefs at Osan Air Base, Republic of Korea, March 21, 2022. The DCC Ceremony is a presentation to recognize those who have been chosen and granted the responsibility of their own aircraft. A pilot, assigned to the same aircraft as the DCC, presented them with a coin, certificate and patch to be worn on their uniforms.
RMKKF5PP–East Rutherford, New Jersey, USA. 3rd Dec, 2017. New York Jets Flight Crew in action during the NFL game between the Kansas City Chiefs and the New York Jets at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey. The New York Jets won 38-31. Christopher Szagola/CSM/Alamy Live News
RMKCGT07–U.S. Air Force Master Sgt. Kenny Pearsall, front, and Master Sgt. Michael Glenn, back, both crew chiefs assigned to the South Carolina Air National Guard’s 169th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron, adjust a towing hook at José María Córdova International Airport during Feria Aeronautica Internacional—Colombia 2017 in Rionegro, Colombia, July 11, 2017. The United States Air Force is participating in the four-day air show with two South Carolina Air National Guard F-16s as static displays, plus static displays of a KC-135, KC-10, along with an F-16 aerial demonstration by the Air Combat Command’s Vip
RM2GGY08H–U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Jackson McCool, 71st Rescue Squadron HC-130J loadmaster, directs crew chiefs to remove aircraft chocks on the flight line at Moody Air Force Base, Georgia, Aug. 29, 2021. The 71st RQS provided airlift for the 822nd Base Defense Squadron’s deployment. The 822nd BDS were tasked to provide an enhanced security presence at Holloman Air Force Base, New Mexico, in support of Task Force – Holloman. The Department of Defense, through U.S. Northern Command, and in support of the Department of Homeland Security, is providing transportation, temporary housing, medical scre
RMDAB4PA–Crew chiefs from the 36th Expeditionary Aircraft Maintenance Squadron perform preflight checks on a B-52 Stratofortress July 2,