Inside the Gates: Maintainers, the hidden force behind the flight

When it comes to fighter jets, it’s the pilots and their planes that get the most attention. But, there is a crew of dedicated airmen on the ground who work hard to keep those planes flying.
The moment a jet lands and rolls to a stop, there is a pit crew ready to meet it, day or night, rain or shine.
“We are operational 24 hours a day to make sure these aircraft are ready to go,” said 1st Lt. Joel Sanchez, Asst. Officer in Charge for the 67th Air Maintenance Unit.
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