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One final inspection

OSAN AIR BASE, Republic of Korea -- Capt. Jason Shemchuk, an 25th Fighter Squadron A-10 pilot, Senior Airman Joshua Bowyer and Airman 1st Class Jeffrey Douglas, 51st Aircraft Maintenance Squadron A-10 crew chiefs, perform and aircraft inspection before a sortie June 11. Both the pilots and crew chiefs play a vital role in ensuring the plane has been properly inspected and is safe to fly. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Christopher Boitz)

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Tighten the screws

OSAN AIR BASE, Republic of Korea – Airman 1st Class Jeffrey Douglas, 51st Aircraft Maintenance Squadron A-10 crew chief, tightens a tridair during a routine maintenance check June 11. The tridair holds the panels in place on the A-10. As a crew chief, Airman Douglas is responsible for making sure the aircraft is safe and ready to fly. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Christopher Boitz)

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Before takeoff

Published June 11, 2008