Eagles' first flight of 2021
Staff Sgt. Virgil Lawson Jr., 494th Aircraft Maintenance Unit dedicated crew chief, inspects the wheels of an F-15E Strike Eagle before the first takeoffs of the new year at Royal Air Force Lakenheath, England, Jan. 5, 2021. Dedicated Crew Chiefs are responsible for managing and supervising all maintenance on their respective aircraft by coordinating with other maintenance specialties such as propulsion, hydraulics and fuels to ensure the aircraft is operational in a timely manner. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Madeline Herzog)