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Phase: The doctors are in

  • Published
  • By Senior Airmen Justyn M. Freeman
  • 455th Air Expeditionary Wing Public Affairs
Technical Sgt. Christopher Melrose, 455th Expeditionary Aircraft Maintenance Squadron phase technician, inspects the interior of an F-16C Fighting Falcon during routine phase maintenance at Bagram Airfield, Afghanistan, May 18, 2016. This aircraft is going through phase maintenance where members of the 455th EAMS phase flight closely inspect the aircraft for cracks and other types of damage, verifying that the 30 plus year old aircraft is safe to fly. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Justyn M. Freeman)