EIELSON AIR FORCE BASE, Alaska -- ("Leading Edge" is a series of photo stories that focus on 354th Fighter Wing leaders' immersion with wing units and highlights their contribution to the mission.)
“Being able to help the 354th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron launch a jet was incredibly insightful. An aircraft maintenance Airman’s impact to our mission is vital, and it’s not hard to figure out that our pilots couldn’t do their job if our maintainers can’t do theirs. The hard work the maintainers do directly contribute to our national security and seeing that happen right in front of me was very inspiring. I couldn’t thank them enough for what they do for our country.” – Chief Master Sgt. John Lokken, the 354th Fighter Wing command chief