B-1 makes its 10,000th combat mission
SOUTHWEST ASIA – Airman 1st Class Bradley Skelton, 9th Expeditionary Aircraft Maintenance Unit crew chief and native of Batesville, Ark., replaces a panel during a pre-flight inspection on a B-1B Lancer at an undisclosed location in Southwest Asia Feb. 24, 2012. Crew chiefs are responsible for the maintenance and safety of an aircraft, which includes keeping aircraft forms up-to-date and ensuring the aircraft is able to maintain its operational integrity.
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