Dual role Airman alleviates manning, works life-saving position
U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Christopher Tidline, a 354th Maintenance Squadron aircrew egress technician who is cross-utilized as a crew chief for the 354th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron, salutes Royal Canadian Air Force Capt. Michael Walker, an 18th Aggressor Squadron pilot, as he leaves for a sortie Aug. 17, 2016, during RED FLAG-Alaska 16-3 at Eielson Air Force Base, Alaska. This exercise provides unique opportunities to integrate various forces into joint, coalition and multilateral training from simulated forward operating bases. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Shawn Nickel)