8th Aircraft Maintenance Unit

Airman 1st Class Holden Wylie, 8th Aircraft Maintenance Unit F-16 assistant dedicated crew chief, launches an 8th Fighter Squadron, Feb. 14, 2022, on Holloman Air Force Base, New Mexico. This launch marks the 8th Aircraft Maintenance Units 100th flight after transitioning from contractors to Active Duty Airmen. (Photo by Senior Airman Adrian Salazar)

8th Aircraft Maintenance Unit

Airman 1st Class Holden Wylie, 8th Aircraft Maintenance Unit F-16 assistant dedicated crew chief, prepares an F-16 Viper before the pilot arrives, Feb. 14, 2022, on Holloman Air Force Base, New Mexico. Dedicated crew chiefs are assigned to a single aircraft and are responsible for ensuring the successful completion of the aircraft’s maintenance. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Adrian Salazar)

8th Aircraft Maintenance Unit

Airman 1st Class Holden Wylie, 8th Aircraft Maintenance Unit assistant dedicated crew chief, uses a laptop to review the pre-flight checklist, Feb. 14, 2022, on Holloman Air Force Base, New Mexico. The laptops or tablets that crew chiefs have hold the technical order for their aircrafts. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Adrian Salazar)

8th Aircraft Maintenance Unit

Airman 1st Class Holden Wylie, 8th Aircraft Maintenance Unit F-16 assistant dedicated crew chief, conducts pre-flight checks, Feb. 14, 2022, on Holloman Air Force Base, New Mexico. The 8th Aircraft Maintenance Unit transferred its personnel from contractors to active duty on Dec. 22, 2021. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Adrian Salazar)

8th Aircraft Maintenance Unit

(From left to right) Maj. Mason Locke, 8th Fighter Squadron instructor pilot, Airman 1st Class Holden Wylie, 8th Aircraft Maintenance Unit F-16 assistant dedicated crew chief, and Airman 1st Class Kevin Wood 8th AMU assistant dedicated crew chief, conduct pre-flight inspections, Feb. 14, 2022, on Holloman Air Force Base, New Mexico. Prior to launch pilots walk around the aircraft with the crew chief for final inspections. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Adrian Salazar)

8th Aircraft Maintenance Unit launches 100th sortie

Published Feb. 16, 2022
By Senior Airman Adrian Salazar
49th Wing Public Affairs

HOLLOMAN AIR FORCE BASE, N.M. --