Airmen in the 363rd Training Squadron, perform squats during a physical training session at Sheppard Air Force Base, Texas, Nov. 30, 2017. PT sessions are led by military training leaders to ensure Airmen are using proper form during their exercises. (U.S. Air Force photo by Alan R. Quevy)
Airman Luis Alonzo, 362nd Training Squadron student, services the hydraulic system on the F-16 at Sheppard Air Force Base, Texas, Dec. 1, 2017. The hydraulic system provides fluid for all hydraulic function while the aircraft is in flight. (U.S. Air Force photo by Alan R. Quevy)
Airman Richard Garcia, 362nd Training Squadron student, attaches a tow bar for nose-to-wheel towing at Sheppard Air Force Base, Texas, Dec. 1, 2017. Garcia is in block eight of nine of the F-16 crew chief apprentice course and is scheduled to graduate Dec. 21, 2017. (U.S air Force photo by Alan R. Quevy)
Airman 1st Class Ammon O’Connor, 362nd Training Squadron student, inspects the seals for damage on a cockpit simulator at Sheppard Air Force Base, Texas, Dec. 1, 2017. The seals are vital to ensure the cockpit maintains pressure during flight. (U.S. Air Force photo by Alan R. Quevy)
Tech. Sgt. Abel Gay, 362nd Training Squadron instructor, demonstrates the removal of the power takeoff shaft on an F-16 at Sheppard Air Force Base Texas, Dec. 1, 2017. Gay’s F-16 crew chief apprentice course is in block six of nine and scheduled to graduate Jan. 23. (U.S. Air Force photo by Alan R. Quevy)
Senior Airman Sheldon Skinner, 362nd Training Squadron student, performs hydraulic reservoir maintenance at Sheppard Air Force Base, Texas, Dec. 1, 2017. The hydraulic reservoir provides fluid for all hydraulic functions while the aircraft is in flight. (U.S. Air Force photo by Alan R. Quevy)
Airman Max Mowery, 363rd Training Squadron student, applies external power to an aircraft to check the electronics during maintenance at Sheppard Air Force Base, Texas, Dec. 1, 2017. Mowery is in block 12 of 13 in the armament apprentice course and is scheduled to graduate on Dec. 21. (U.S. Air Force photo by Alan R. Quevy)
Ricardo Suggs, 362nd Training Squadron master instructor, explains to Airman Ameer Hoskins and Airman Robert Goodman, 362nd TRS students, the importance of ensuring all switches are turned off before adding electrical power during aircraft maintenance at Sheppard Air Force Base, Texas, Dec 1, 2017. Hoskins and Goodman are in block five of 10 in the C-130 Hercules crew chief apprentice course and are scheduled to graduate Jan. 29. (U.S. Air Force photo by Alan R. Quevy).
Phillip Castro, 362nd Training Squadron master instructor, explains the importance of checking the safety locking pin on an aircraft during maintenance at Sheppard Air Force Base, Texas, Dec. 1, 2017. Castro’s F-16 Falcon crew chief class is in block four of eight and is scheduled to graduate Feb. 26.
Airman 1st Class Kayla Harper, 362nd Training Squadron student, installs a halon reservoir on an F-16 at Sheppard Air Force Base, Texas, Dec. 1, 2017. Harper is in block seven of nine in the F-16 crew chief apprentice course and is scheduled to graduate Jan. 16. (U.S. Air Force photo by Alan R. Quevy)
Airmen in the 363rd Training Squadron, perform flutter-kicks during physical training at Sheppard Air Force Base, Texas, Nov. 30, 2017. PT sessions are led by military training leaders to ensure Airmen are using proper form during their exercises. (U.S. Air Force photo by Alan R. Quevy)
Airman Kyle Nemeth, 363rd Training Squadron student, and other Airmen in Training do push-ups during physical training at Sheppard Air Force Base, Texas, Nov. 30, 2017. Students perform PT three days per week to ensure they are physically fit to carry out the mission at their first duty station. (U.S. Air Force photo by Alan R. Quevy)