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Air Education and Training Command

849th AMXS keeps the F-16 in the sky

U.S. Air Force Senior Airman William Domnick, 849th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron assistant dedicated crew chief, inspects the exhaust port of an F-16 Viper at Holloman Air Force Base, New Mexico, June 27, 2023. The 849th AMXS is responsible for the launch of 10,000 F-16 missions that generate 12,000 flight hours annually for the 54th Fighter Group. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Nicholas Paczkowski)

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849th AMXS keeps the F-16 in the sky

Airmen from the 849th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron perform maintenance on an F-16 Viper at Holloman Air Force Base, New Mexico, June 27, 2023. The 849th AMXS maintains and upkeeps dozens of F-16s valued at more than $1.5 billion. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Nicholas Paczkowski)

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849th AMXS keeps the F-16 in the sky

An Airman from the 849th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron performs maintenance on an F-16 Viper part at Holloman Air Force Base, New Mexico, June 27, 2023. The 849th AMXS is responsible for the timely maintenance of all F-16s assigned to the 54th Fighter Group. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Nicholas Paczkowski)

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849th AMXS keeps the F-16 in the sky

U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Connor Geyer, 849th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron propulsion journeyman, performs an engine check on an F-16 Viper at Holloman Air Force Base, New Mexico, June 27, 2023. Airmen with the 849th AMXS are responsible for ensuring 54th Fighter Group pilots can continue to build combat ready aircrew. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Nicholas Paczkowski)

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849th AMXS keeps the F-16 in the sky

U.S. Air Force Senior Airman William Domnick, 849th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron assistant dedicated crew chief, communicates with an F-16 Viper pilot at Holloman Air Force Base, New Mexico, June 27, 2023. The 849th AMXS is responsible for the timely maintenance of all F-16s assigned to the 54th Fighter Group. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Nicholas Paczkowski)

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849th AMXS keeps the F-16 in the sky

U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Mason Schumacher, 849th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron assistant dedicated crew chief, refuels an F-16 Viper at Holloman Air Force Base, New Mexico, June 27, 2023. The 849th AMXS has nearly 400 capable Airmen from 10 different Air Force Specialty Codes that work together to provide combat-ready F-16s. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Nicholas Paczkowski)

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849th AMXS keeps the F-16 in the sky

U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Kyle Trevarthen, 849th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron assistant dedicated crew chief, performs an exhaust fuel exchange on an F-16 Viper at Holloman Air Force Base, New Mexico, June 27, 2023. Airmen from the 849th AMXS provide maintenance for the largest F-16 formal training unit in the U.S. Air Force. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Nicholas Paczkowski)

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Holloman | 849th AMXS keeps the F-16 in the sky

Published June 29, 2023
By Airman 1st Class Nicholas Paczkowski
49th Wing Public Affairs

HOLLOMAN AIR FORCE BASE, N.M. -- U.S. Air Force Senior Airman William Domnick, 849th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron assistant dedicated crew chief, inspects the exhaust port of an F-16 Viper at Holloman Air Force Base, New Mexico, June 27, 2023. The 849th AMXS is responsible for the launch of 10,000 F-16 missions that generate 12,000 flight hours annually for the 54th Fighter Group. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Nicholas Paczkowski)