Deployed aircraft maintainers enable 'dynamic force employment'

A U.S. Air Force armament systems technician assigned to the 380th Expeditionary Aircraft Maintenance Squadron performs final inspections on munitions armed to an F-16 Fighting Falcon at Al Dhafra Air Base, United Arab Emirates, Dec. 16, 2020. Aircraft armament systems specialists ensure munitions are properly loaded onto aircraft. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Bryan Guthrie)

U.S. Airmen assigned to the 380th Expeditionary Aircraft Maintenance Squadron finish final inspections on an F-16 Fighting Falcon before it parks at Al Dhafra Air Base, United Arab Emirates, Dec. 16, 2020. The detachment of F-16s along with support personnel rapidly integrated into theater air training, as well as joint, coalition and partnered missions. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Bryan Guthrie)

U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Nathan Brooks, 380th Expeditionary Aircraft Maintenance Squadron F-16 Fighting Falcon crew chief, prepares to launch an F-16 at Al Dhafra Air Base (ADAB), United Arab Emirates, Dec. 16, 2020. Brooks deployed to ADAB to support a detachment of F-16s that strengthens U.S. Air Force Central's agility and amplifies its capabilities. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Bryan Guthrie)

U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Nathan Brooks, 380th Expeditionary Aircraft Maintenance Squadron (EAMXS) F-16 Fighting Falcon crew chief, prepares the cockpit of an F-16 at Al Dhafra Air Base, United Arab Emirates, Dec. 16, 2020. The 380th EAMXS and the 480th Expeditionary Fighter Squadron’s presence in the region highlights the Air Force's ability to rapidly deploy and employ forces anywhere around the globe at any moment. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Bryan Guthrie)

Two U.S. Air Force F-16 Fighting Falcons assigned to the 480th Expeditionary Fighter Squadron taxi on the flighline at Al Dhafra Air Base, United Arab Emirates, Dec. 16, 2020. The F-16 is a compact, multi-role fighter aircraft that is highly maneuverable and has proven itself in air-to-air combat and air-to-surface attack. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Bryan Guthrie)

U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Nathan Brooks, 380th Expeditionary Aircraft Maintenance Squadron F-16 Fighting Falcon crew chief, stands in front of an F-16 at Al Dhafra Air Base, United Arab Emirates, Dec. 16, 2020. During Brooks’ first deployment, he is responsible for enabling the 480th Expeditionary Fighter Squadron as an instrument of Dynamic Force Employment in the U.S. Central Command theater. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Bryan Guthrie)

A U.S. Air Force F-16 Fighting Falcon pilot assigned to the 480th Expeditionary Fighter Squadron (EFS) performs pre-flight procedures at Al Dhafra Air Base (ADAB), United Arab Emirates, Dec. 16, 2020. The 480th EFS deployed to ADAB to enhance U.S. Air Forces Central’s ability to deter aggression and promote security and stability within the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Bryan Guthrie)

U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Cody Craig, 380th Expeditionary Aircraft Maintenance Squadron F-16 Fighting Falcon crew chief, salutes an F-16 pilot as he taxis on the flightline at Al Dhafra Air Base, United Arab Emirates, Dec. 16, 2020. Crew chiefs ensure the aircraft they oversee are ready to fly at a moment’s notice so pilots can safely and effectively accomplish their mission. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Bryan Guthrie)