In the 'red' corner, 18th AMU

U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Joshua Zacharko, an 18th Aircraft Maintenance Unit (AMU) crew chief, inspects landing gear on an F-16 Fighting Falcon aircraft during RED FLAG-Alaska 20-3 on Eielson Air Force Base, Alaska, Aug. 4, 2020. The 18th AMU provides mission-ready maintainers to support the wing's aggressor missions and exercises throughout the Indo-Pacific region. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Beaux Hebert)

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In the 'red' corner, 18th AMU

U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Joshua Zacharko, an 18th Aircraft Maintenance Unit (AMU) crew chief, cleans landing gear on an F-16 Fighting Falcon aircraft during RED FLAG-Alaska 20-3 on Eielson Air Force Base, Alaska, Aug. 4, 2020. It’s the responsibility of crew chiefs to ensure that every component of these high performance aircraft is maintained to the highest standards.(U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Beaux Hebert)

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In the 'red' corner, 18th AMU

U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Joshua Zacharko, an 18th Aircraft Maintenance Unit (AMU) crew chief, inspects the cockpit of an F-16 Fighting Falcon aircraft during RED FLAG-Alaska 20-3 on Eielson Air Force Base, Alaska, Aug. 4, 2020. The 18th AMU provides heavy aircraft maintenance and munitions support for the wing's F-16 Fighting Falcon aircraft. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Beaux Hebert)

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In the 'red' corner, 18th AMU

U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Jacob Camacho, an 18th Aircraft Maintenance Unit (AMU) crew chief, conducts preflight checks on an F-16 Fighting Falcon aircraft during RED FLAG-Alaska 20-3 on Eielson Air Force Base, Alaska, Aug. 4, 2020. Aircraft maintainers perform pre-, post- and between-flight safety and function checks, ensuring aircraft are mission-ready at a moment’s notice. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Beaux Hebert)

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In the 'red' corner, 18th AMU

U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Jacob Camacho, an 18th Aircraft Maintenance Unit (AMU) crew chief, inspects an F-16 Fighting Falcon air intake during RED FLAG-Alaska 20-3 on Eielson Air Force Base, Alaska, Aug. 4, 2020. Prior to starting up the jet, crew chiefs look for debris that could potentially create a safety hazard. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Beaux Hebert)

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In the 'red' corner, 18th AMU

U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Jacob Camacho, an 18th Aircraft Maintenance Unit (AMU) crew chief, inspects the back of an F-16 Fighting Falcon aircraft during RED FLAG-Alaska 20-3 on Eielson Air Force Base, Alaska, Aug. 4, 2020. The 18th AMU provides aircraft and munitions maintenance support to the 354th Fighter Wing's aggressor aircraft operating at Eielson AFB. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Beaux Hebert)

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In the 'red' corner, 18th AMU

U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Jacob Camacho, an 18th Aircraft Maintenance Unit (AMU) crew chief, conducts preflight checks on an F-16 Fighting Falcon aircraft during RED FLAG-Alaska 20-3 on Eielson Air Force Base, Alaska, Aug. 4, 2020. The 354th Maintenance Group provides aircraft and munitions maintenance support to the 354th Fighter Wing's F-35 Lightning II fifth-generation aircraft, F-16 Fighting Falcon aggressor aircraft, RED FLAG-Alaska, tanker task force, transient and special mission aircraft operating at Eielson AFB. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Beaux Hebert)

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In the 'red' corner, 18th AMU

U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Jacob Camacho, an 18th Aircraft Maintenance Unit (AMU) F-16 Fighting Falcon crew chief, marshals an aircraft during RED FLAG-Alaska 20-3 on Eielson Air Force Base, Alaska, Aug. 4, 2020. After all preflight checks are complete, crew chiefs direct the aircraft from its parking spot and render a final salute to the pilot to complete their checklist. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Beaux Hebert)

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In the 'red' corner, 18th AMU

Published Aug. 4, 2020
By Senior Airman Beaux Hebert
354th Fighter Wing Public Affairs

EIELSON AIR FORCE BASE, Alaska -- U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Joshua Zacharko, an 18th Aircraft Maintenance Unit (AMU) crew chief, inspects landing gear on an F-16 Fighting Falcon aircraft during RED FLAG-Alaska 20-3 on Eielson Air Force Base, Alaska, Aug. 4, 2020. The 18th AMU provides mission-ready maintainers to support the wing's aggressor missions and exercises throughout the Indo-Pacific region. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Beaux Hebert)