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Dedicated Crew Chief: Earned, not given

A 35th Fighter Wing crew chief waits for a jet to taxi to the runway at Misawa Air Base, Japan, Feb. 23, 2022. DCCs take direct responsibility for maintaining a single aircraft that they launch, recover, inspect, and troubleshoot. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Antwain Hanks)
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Dedicated Crew Chief: Earned, not given

U.S. Air Force Col. Jesse J. Friedel, 35th Fighter Wing commander, prepares to perform a pre-flight inspection alongside the dedicated crew chief at Misawa Air Base, Japan, Feb. 23, 2022. The relationship between the F-16 Fighting Falcon pilot and the crew chief instills immense trust. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Antwain Hanks)
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Dedicated Crew Chief: Earned, not given

U.S. Air Force Col. Jesse J. Friedel, 35th Fighter Wing commander, prepares to perform a pre-flight inspection with a crew chief at Misawa Air Base, Japan, Feb. 23, 2022. The relationship between the F-16 Fighting Falcon pilot and the crew chief instills immense trust. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Antwain Hanks)
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Dedicated Crew Chief: Earned, not given

Airman 1st Class Aquil Hickman, 35th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron crew chief, removes a ladder from a jet at Misawa Air Base, Japan, Feb. 23, 2022. DCCs take direct responsibility for training and developing newer crew chiefs. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Antwain Hanks)
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Dedicated Crew Chief: Earned, not given

Crew Chief name painted on the side of an F-16 Fighting Falcon assigned to the 13th Fighter Squadron at Misawa Air Base, Japan, Feb. 23, 2022. Pilots presented a coin, certificate and patch to the dedicated crew chiefs during the ceremony. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Antwain Hanks)
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Dedicated Crew Chief: Earned not given

Staff Sgt. Ryan Gurrieri 35th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron dedicated crew chiefs (DCC), preps jet before a flight at Misawa Air Base, Japan, Feb. 23, 2022. DCC take on the direct responsibility of maintaining a single aircraft that they launch, recover, inspect, troubleshoot and maintain. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Antwain Hanks)
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Dedicated Crew Chief: Earned, not given

U.S. Air Force Col. Jesse J. Friedel, 35th Fighter Wing commander, congratulates Staff Sgt. Ryan Gurrieri, 35th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron dedicated crew chief and Airman 1st Class Aquil Hickman, 35th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron crew chief, at a Dedicated Crew Chief ceremony at Misawa Air Base, Japan, Feb. 23, 2022. This tradition allows pilots the first chance to directly interact with the individuals who maintain the aircraft they fly. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Antwain Hanks)
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Dedicated Crew Chief: Earned, not given

U.S. Air Force Col. Jesse J. Friedel, 35th Fighter Wing commander, congratulates Staff Sgt. Ryan Gurrieri, 35th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron dedicated crew chief and Airman 1st Class Aquil Hickman, 35th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron crew chief, at a Dedicated Crew Chief ceremony at Misawa Air Base, Japan, Feb. 23, 2022. This tradition allows pilots the first chance to directly interact with the individuals who maintain the aircraft they fly. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Antwain Hanks)
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Dedicated Crew Chief: Earned, not given

Staff Sgt. Ryan Gurrieri, 35th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron dedicated crew chief, and Airman 1st Class Aquil Hickman, 35th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron crew chief, reveals names painted on the side of the aircraft during a Dedicated Crew Chief Ceremony at Misawa Air Base, Japan, Feb. 23, 2022. Throughout history, crew chiefs have been at the forefront of ensuring the U.S. Air Force can deliver decisive airpower. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Antwain Hanks)
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Dedicated Crew Chief: Earned, not given

U.S. Air Force Col. Jesse J. Friedel, 35th Fighter Wing commander, congratulates Staff Sgt. Ryan Gurrieri, 35th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron dedicated crew chief, and Airman 1st Class Aquil Hickman, 35th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron crew chief, at Misawa Air Base, Japan, Feb. 23, 2022. The ceremony recognized Airmen as the Dedicated Crew Chief for their respective aircraft. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Antwain Hanks)
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Dedicated Crew Chief: Earned, not given

35th Fighter Wing personnel attend a Dedicated Crew Chief (DCC) Ceremony at Misawa Air Base, Japan, Feb. 23, 2022. DCC are aircraft technicians chosen through their work performance, initiative, professionalism, and job knowledge as they work on the flightline. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Antwain Hanks)
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Wild Weasel Walk-Through: 35th AMXS

U.S. Air Force Col. Jesse J. Friedel, right, the 35th Fighter Wing commander observes Senior Airman Evan Wilcox, right, a 35th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron assistant dedicated crew chief, using a wrench on a horizontal stabilizer actuator on an F-16 Fighting Falcon during a Wild Weasel Walk-Through at Misawa Air Base, Japan, Dec. 29, 2020. Friedel learned about what it takes to put a stabilizer in an F-16 Fighting Falcon to get the aircraft up and flying again. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Joao Marcus Costa)
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Wild Weasel Walk-Through: 35th AMXS

U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Mark Ward, a 35th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron dedicated crew chief, explains the process of repairing a F-16 Fighting Falcon to Col. Jesse J. Friedel, right, the 35th Fighter Wing commander, and Chief Master Sergeant Joey R. Meininger, left, the 35th FW command chief, during a Wild Weasel Walk-Through at Misawa Air Base, Japan, Dec. 29, 2020. The wing being replaced is located on the back of the aircraft and it controls whether the plane goes up or down. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Joao Marcus Costa)
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Wild Weasel Walk-Through: 35th AMXS

U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Mark Ward, left, a 35th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron dedicated crew chief, instructs Col. Jesse J. Friedel, right, the 35th Fighter Wing commander, how to install a horizontal stabilizer actuator on an F-16 Fighting Falcon during a Wild Weasel Walk-Through at Misawa Air Base, Japan, Dec. 29, 2020. Wild Weasel Walk-Throughs are a weekly event directed by Friedel to learn more about the units he visits and listen to concerns. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Joao Marcus Costa)
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Wild Weasel Walk-Through: 35th AMXS

U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Mark Ward, left, a 35th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron dedicated crew chief, shows Technical Orders on a tablet to Chief Master Sgt. Joey R. Meininger, right, 35th Fighter Wing command chief, during a Wild Weasel Walk-Through at Misawa Air Base, Japan, Dec. 29, 2020. “By the book” is taken seriously when it comes to maintaining aircraft. Technical Orders are simplified instructions Airmen follow precisely while performing maintenance on the F-16 Fighting Falcon. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Joao Marcus Costa)
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IV insert

U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Darin Hoki, a 14th Fighter Squadron individual duty medical technician, inserts an intravenous therapy catheter into a stimulated critically injured patient during Agile Combat Employment week at Misawa Air Base, Japan, Dec. 10, 2020. Tactical Combat Casualty Care (TCCC) is a new Air Force initiative, which will eventually replace the current Self-Aid Buddy Care training to better prepare personnel to perform potential lifesaving treatment in a variety of challenging environments, whether in contingency or garrison operations. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class China M. Shock)
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Patient down

U.S. Air Force Airmen with the 35th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron watch the 14th Fighter Squadron individual duty medical technicians perform Tactical Combat Casualty Care (TCCC) training during Agile Combat Employment week at Misawa, Japan, Dec. 10, 2020. This training simulated a more realistic approach by using a mannequin with fake blood and injuries to assist in broadening the casualty care knowledge base of Airmen, enabling them to be capable of executing the mission across an expanded spectrum of mission-sets. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class China M. Shock)
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Moving and packing

U.S. Air Force 35th Fighter Wing Airmen move cargo during Agile Combat Employment week at Misawa Air Base, Japan, Dec. 6, 2020. This concept strengthens our “Fight Tonight” mentality, ensuring the preparation of personnel for no notice contingencies and the capability of Airmen to rapidly deploy and operate out of an austere location. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class China M. Shock)
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Move the ISU

U.S. Air Force Nicholas Covey, a 35th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron support technician, directs Senior Airman Russiel Huertas Muniz, a 35th AMXS crew chief as he relocates cargo during Agile Combat Employment (ACE) week at Misawa Air Base, Japan, Dec. 6, 2020. Utilizing the Multi-Capable Airmen concept in combination with ACE deployments, the U.S. Air Force can maintain mission capability with fewer deployed Airmen. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class China M. Shock)
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Jets ready to taxi

Six U.S. Air Force F-16 Fighting Falcons sit on the flightline during Agile Combat Employment week at Misawa Air Base, Japan, Dec. 10, 2020. This training integrated Multi-Capable Airmen concepts, which focuses on teaching skill-sets outside of one’s respective career field. For example, during this training a 35th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron crew chief taught a 35th Logistics Readiness Squadron Airman how to marshal an F-16 Fighting Falcon. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class China M. Shock)
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