Sergeant experiences life as crew chief

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Elizabeth Tyburski, 20th Communications Squadron client service technician, looks at flight aircraft data on a tough book prior to launching a 79th Fighter Squadron ‘Tigers’ F-16 Fighting Falcon during Red Flag 13-3, March 12, 2013, Nellis Air Force Base, Nev. Tyburski received the rare opportunity to launch an F-16 and experienced what it’s like to be a crew chief. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Kenny Holston/Released)

Sergeant experiences life as crew chief

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Elizabeth Tyburski, 20th Communications Squadron client service technician, hooks up her communication cord so she is able to talk to 1st Lt. Phill Wilson, 79th Fighter Squadron pilot, prior to him taking off during Red Flag 13-3, March 12, 2013, Nellis Air Force Base, Nev. Tyburski received the rare opportunity to launch an F-16 and experienced what it’s like to be a crew chief. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Kenny Holston/Released)

Sergeant experiences life as crew chief

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Elizabeth Tyburski, 20th Communications Squadron client service technician, (left) and Staff Sgt. Dominic Perrone, 20th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron crew chief, kneel behind the engine of a 79th Fighter Squadron ‘Tigers’ F-16 Fighting Falcon while prepping the jet for takeoff during Red Flag 13-3, March 12, 2013, Nellis Air Force Base, Nev. Tyburski received the rare opportunity to launch the F-16 and experienced what it’s like to be a crew chief. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Kenny Holston/Released)

Shaw crew chiefs train to the max

U.S. Air Force crew chiefs assigned to the 20th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron stand in front of the 79th Fighter Squadron ‘Tigers’ aircraft ramp prior to prepping jets for a night mission, during Red Flag 13-3, Feb. 25, 2013, Nellis Air Force Base, Nev. About 23 crew chiefs from Shaw are participating in the Red Flag exercise. They have worked around-the-clock maintaining 79th FS jets so the pilots of the squadron are able to fly and get the training they need during each day of the exercise. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Kenny Holston/Released)

Load Barn Photos

U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Victoria Baldwin-King, 20th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron load crew member, examines a metal piece of equipment to make sure it is in good condition, Shaw Air Force Base, S.C., March 7, 2013. The process for loading and unloading ammunitions ranges in between 60 and 150 steps. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Ashley L. Gardner/Released)

Load Barn Photos

U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Jacob Hogsten, 20th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron load crew member, sorts through tools as he gets ready to execute his ammunitions load, Shaw Air Force Base, S.C., March 7, 2013. The process for loading and unloading ammunitions ranges in between 60 and 150 steps. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Ashley L. Gardner/Released)