Mako Maintainer for a Day
Mr. Ariol Paz, 482nd Fighter Wing budget officer (right) shadows Tech. Sgt. Gaylon Hoebelheinrich, 482nd Aircraft Maintenance Squadron crew chief as he prepares an F-16 for launch on a training mission on Feb. 3. The “Mako Maintainer for a Day” program recognizes civilian employees of the 482nd FW by pairing individuals with crew chiefs to experience an F-16 pre-flight inspection and take-off. (U.S. Air Force photo/2nd Lt. Erik Hofmeyer)