354 Aircraft Maintenance Squadron keeps Eielson flying

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Shawn Ryherd waits for an F-16 Fighting Falcon to approach for its last inspections before takeoff Dec. 19, 2011, Eielson Air Force Base, Alaska. Ryherd is a crew chief assigned to the 354th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Christopher Boitz/Released)

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U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Shawn Ryherd waits for an F-16 Fighting Falcon to approach for its last inspections before takeoff Dec. 19, 2011, Eielson Air Force Base, Alaska. Ryherd is a crew chief assigned to the 354th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Christopher Boitz/Released)

U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Joseph Levin inspects an AIM-9 training missile affixed to an F-16 Fighting Falcon during an end of runway inspection Dec. 19, 2011, Eielson Air Force Base, Alaska. The inspection occurs prior to take off and ensures the aircraft is prepared to fly. Levin is a weapons load crew member assigned to the 354th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Christopher Boitz/Released)

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U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Joseph Levin inspects an AIM-9 training missile affixed to an F-16 Fighting Falcon during an end of runway inspection Dec. 19, 2011, Eielson Air Force Base, Alaska. The inspection occurs prior to take off and ensures the aircraft is prepared to fly. Levin is a weapons load crew member assigned to the 354th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Christopher Boitz/Released)

U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Sterling Rosenau performs a 90-day inspection on a tool box Dec. 19, 2011, Eielson Air Force Base, Alaska. The inspection ensures tools are in good working condition and do not need replacement. Rosenau is the support section chief assigned to the 354th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Christopher Boitz/Released)

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U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Sterling Rosenau performs a 90-day inspection on a tool box Dec. 19, 2011, Eielson Air Force Base, Alaska. The inspection ensures tools are in good working condition and do not need replacement. Rosenau is the support section chief assigned to the 354th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Christopher Boitz/Released)

U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Sterling Rosenau inspects tools for damage Dec. 19, 2011, Eielson Air Force Base, Alaska. The inspection is part of a routine 90-day check to make sure all tools are accounted for and functional. Rosenau is the support section chief assigned to the 354th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Christopher Boitz/Released)

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U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Sterling Rosenau inspects tools for damage Dec. 19, 2011, Eielson Air Force Base, Alaska. The inspection is part of a routine 90-day check to make sure all tools are accounted for and functional. Rosenau is the support section chief assigned to the 354th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Christopher Boitz/Released)