Communicating

U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Grace Wheeler, 74th Aircraft Maintenance Unit crew chief, communicates with an A-10C Thunderbolt II pilot during a pre-flight inspection at Moody Air Force Base, Ga., March 14, 2014. Crew chiefs are responsible for the maintenance, upkeep and appearance of the jet. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Olivia Bumpers/Released)

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Communicate

U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Grace Wheeler, 74th Aircraft Maintenance Unit crew chief, performs pre-flight inspections at Moody Air Force Base, Ga., March 14, 2014. During pre-flight inspections, crew chiefs check the serviceability of the aircraft by checking the tires and looking for cracks or leaks. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Olivia Bumpers/Released)

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Tool drawer

U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Grace Wheeler, 74th Aircraft Maintenance Unit crew chief, checks the tool drawer at Moody Air Force Base, Ga., March 14, 2014. Wheeler checks that no tool is left behind ensuring a safe flight for the pilot. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Olivia Bumpers/Released)

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Pull the chocks

U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Grace Wheeler, 74th Aircraft Maintenance Unit crew chief, removes the tire chocks from an A-10C Thunderbolt II at Moody Air Force Base, Ga., March 14, 2014. After pre-flight inspections, tire chocks are removed to prepare the pilot for takeoff. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Olivia Bumpers/Released)

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Moody crew chiefs keep jets flying

Published March 17, 2014

Communicating

Communicate

Tool drawer

Pull the chocks