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U.S. Air Force Col. Matthew Powell, the 354th Maintenance Group commander, speaks at a Dedicated Crew Chief (DCC) ceremony on Eielson Air Force Base, Alaska, Oct. 9, 2020. The ceremony recognized 29 maintenance Airmen for their commitment to their work and awarded the title of DCC. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Beaux Hebert)


Eielson names first F-35A DCCs, first F-16 DCCs in 4 years

U.S. Air Force Col. Matthew Powell, the 354th Maintenance Group commander, speaks at a Dedicated Crew Chief (DCC) ceremony on Eielson Air Force Base, Alaska, Oct. 9, 2020. The ceremony recognized 29 maintenance Airmen for their commitment to their work and awarded the title of DCC. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Beaux Hebert)

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An F-35A Lightning II assigned to the 356th Fighter Squadron prepares to taxi at Eielson Air Force Base, Alaska, Nov. 17, 2020. The 354th Fighter Wing launched 12 F-35As consecutively marking a first for the wing and the U.S. Pacific Air Forces. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Keith Holcomb)
Twelve F-35A Lightning IIs form up prior to take off at Eielson Air Force Base, Alaska, Nov. 17, 2020. The 354th Fighter Wing conducted Arctic Gold 21-1, a Phase I readiness exercise designed to test the wing’s ability to rapidly deploy it’s F-35A fleet. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Keith Holcomb)
F-35A Lightning IIs assigned to the 354th Fighter Wing form up prior to take off at Eielson Air Force Base, Alaska, Nov. 17, 2020. Alaska is one of the most strategic locations in the world and will be home to the highest concentration of fifth generation aircraft in the Department of Defense. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Keith Holcomb)
An F-35A Lightning II, assigned to the 356th Fighter Squadron, takes off during Arctic Gold 21-1 on Eielson Air Force Base, Alaska, Nov. 17, 2020. The F-35A is a fifth-generation multi-role fighter aircraft used by the U.S. Department of Defense along with 11 other partner nations. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Beaux Hebert)
An F-35A Lightning II, assigned to the 356th Fighter Squadron, takes off during Arctic Gold 21-1 on Eielson Air Force Base, Alaska, Nov. 17, 2020. Twelve jets were launched consecutively demonstrating the 354th Fighter Wing’s ability to rapidly deploy fifth-generation assets. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Beaux Hebert)
An F-35A Lightning II, assigned to the 356th Fighter Squadron, takes off during Arctic Gold 21-1 on Eielson Air Force Base, Alaska, Nov. 17, 2020. The F-35As at Eielson are strategically placed in Alaska to support the Pacific Theater and deter near-peer adversaries. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Beaux Hebert)
An F-35A Lightning II, assigned to the 356th Fighter Squadron, takes off during Arctic Gold 21-1 on Eielson Air Force Base, Alaska, Nov. 17, 2020. Arctic Gold 21-1 is a Phase I readiness exercise meant to prepare Eielson Airmen for a rapid mobilization of the F-35A. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Beaux Hebert)
U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Logan McMurrey, a 354th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron F-16 Fighting Falcon dedicated crew chief (DCC), salutes Capt. Daniel Thompson, an 18th Aggressor Squadron F-16 pilot, on Eielson Air Force Base, Alaska, Oct. 9, 2020. A DCC is responsible for all maintenance of their aircraft and ensuring it is ready and safe for a pilot to fly. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Beaux Hebert)
U.S. Air Force Col. Matthew Powell, the 354th Maintenance Group commander, awards Tech. Sgt. Theodore Crowely, III, a 354th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron F-35A Lightning II dedicated crew chief (DCC), the title of DCC on Eielson Air Force Base, Alaska, Oct. 9, 2020. The purpose of the DCC program is to provide continuity and accuracy by assigning ownership of each aircraft to a maintainer. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Beaux Hebert)
U.S. Air Force Maj. Charles Deignan, the 354th Contracting Squadron commander, poses for a photo at Eielson Air Force Base, Alaska, Sept. 11, 2020. Deignan assumed command of the squadron in August. He previously served as the executive assistant in the Defense Logistics Agency Land and Maritime in Columbus, Ohio. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Jose Miguel T. Tamondong)
U.S. Air Force Maj. Charles Deignan, (left) the 354th Contracting Squadron (CONS) commander, and Master Sgt. Justin Holmly, the 354th CONS first sergeant, pose for a photo at Eielson Air Force Base, Alaska, Sept. 11, 2020. Deignan is responsible for leading the construction and services acquisition flights, and the plans and programs flight. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Jose Miguel T. Tamondong)