A-10 Crew Chief Ops

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A crew chief from the 127th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron wears hearing protection and a reflective belt as he performs a visual inspection of an A-10 Thunderbolt II aircraft during pre-flight operations at Selfridge Air National Guard Base, Mich., March 21, 2012. Depending on their work environment, Airmen utilize a variety of safety devices, such as the hearing protectors and belt, to minimize accidents not only around military aircraft but in all working conditions. (U.S. Air Force photo by MSgt. Terry Atwell) Hi-res



Airman 1st Class Alecia Harris, a crew chief with the 127th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron, buttons up a panel on an A-10 Thunderbolt II prior to the aircraft taxing to the runway at Selfridge Air National Guard Base, Mich., March 21, 2012. Working under supervision of noncommissioned officers, junior enlisted personnel in the U.S. Air Force often work directly on and around aircraft or other complex systems. The aircraft pilot is Lt. Col. Doug Champagne, commander of the 127th Operations Group. (U.S. Air Force photo by MSgt. Terry Atwell) Hi-res



A group of crew chiefs from the 127th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron confer during pre-flight preparations for several A-10 Thunderbolt II aircraft at Selfridge Air National Guard Base, Mich., March 21, 2012. The aircraft are flown by the pilots of the 107th Fighter Squadron. One of the oldest flying units in the military, the 107th FS will turn 95 years old this summer. (U.S. Air Force photo by MSgt. Terry Atwell) Hi-res



Airman 1st Class Alecia Harris looks at a panel during a walk-around inspection of an A-10 Thunderbolt II aircraft during pre-flight operations at Selfridge Air National Guard Base, Mich., March 21, 2012. Harris is a crew chief with the 127th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron. (U.S. Air Force photo by MSgt. Terry Atwell) Hi-res

Note: Pictured are A-10Cs 78-0689, 78-0975, 80-0221, 80-0241, 80-0255 and 80-0256 from the 107th Fighter Squadron.