Air Force Staff Sgt. Jordan Hendricks, a dedicated crew chief assigned to the 169th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron, conducts preflight inspections on an F-16 Fighting Falcon fighter jet during a combat readiness inspection at McEntire Joint National Guard Base, South Carolina, Oct. 17, 2024. This evaluation highlights the wing’s readiness to execute high-stakes missions, maintain air superiority, and defend national security under challenging conditions at home and abroad. ( Air National Guard photo by Senior Airman Danielle Dawson)

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