MHAFB donates houses through Operation Walking Shield

Alvin Marques, Ely Shoshone Housing Department maintenance supervisor, and Wesley Allison, Ely Shoshone Housing Department Executive Director, stand in front of the Ely Shoshone housing office, Jan. 24, 2012, in Ely, Nevada. Mountain Home Air Force Base teamed up with Operation Walking Shield to donate eight houses to the Ely Shoshone Tribe to help reduce overcrowding and homelessness issues the American Indian reservations are facing. (U.S. photo by Airman 1st Class Heather Hayward/Released)

MHAFB donates houses through Operation Walking Shield

A truck drives part of a home through base housing Dec. 16, 2011, at Mountain Home Air Force Base, Idaho. After leaving the base and travelling more than 300 miles, it will be placed onto a temporary foundation until a permanent foundation is laid by contracted members of the tribe. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Heather Hayward/Released)

Dedicated crew chiefs maintain mission success

Staff Sgts. Austin Mauch and Randy Drake, 391st Aircraft Maintenance Unit dedicated crew chiefs, consult a technical order before performing maintenance on an F-15E Strike Eagle Feb. 1, 2012 at Mountain Home Air Force Base, Idaho. Crew chiefs are constantly inspecting aircraft ensuring every part is fully operational. “The jets don’t leave the ground until we say it’s okay,” said Drake. “We have a hand in every aspect of these aircraft and nothing goes on without us knowing.”(U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Debbie Lockhart/Released)

Dedicated crew chiefs maintain mission success

An F-15E Strike Eagle assigned to the 391st Fighter Squadron awaits maintenance on the flightline at Mountain Home Air Force Base, Idaho, Feb. 1, 2012. The aircraft is a dual-role fighter jet designed to perform air-to-air and air-to-ground missions. An array of avionics and electronics systems gives the F-15E the capability to fight at low altitude, day or night, and in all weather. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Debbie Lockhart)

Gunfighter earns Eagle Scout

Connor McClellan, son of Col. James McClellan, 366th Maintenance Group commander, proudly displays his Eagle Scout medal, Feb. 3, 2012 at Mountain Home Air Force Base, Idaho. For McClellan’s final service project he successfully improved a garden and built a new stage for the Family Camp. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Shane M. Phipps)

Gunfighter earns Eagle Scout

Connor McClellan, son of Col. James McClellan, 366th Maintenance Group commander, wears his traditional Boy Scout uniform Feb. 3, 2012, at Mountain Home Air Force Base, Idaho. Connor recently earned the honor of Eagle Scout and will join the ranks of famous Eagle Scouts such as Henry Aaron, Neil Armstrong, Bill Gates and President Barack Obama. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Shane M. Phipps)