A chilling task
Airman First Class Justin Hendrick and Senior Airman Amanda Debkowski prep an F-16 Fighting Falcon Feb. 8 at Eielson Air Force Base, Alaska. The crew is responsible for arming all weapons and making sure aircraft are ready for flight. The 18th Fighter Squadron here conducts air operations for combat-ready F-16 aircraft and provides close-air support, forward air control, battlefield air interdiction, and offensive counter air. The Airmen are assigned to the 354th Maintenance Squadron. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt Joshua Strang)