Air Force Senior Airman Zachary Jinkins, 20th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron tactical aircraft maintainer, performs a final inspection on an F-16CM Fighting Falcon at Shaw Air Force Base, , Dec. 14, 2016. To ensure the safety of pilots, F-16s are inspected for mechanical failures, leaks and loose panels by tactical aircraft maintainers prior to flight.

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