U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Emmanuel Osagiede, 389th Aircraft Maintenance Unit crew chief, tightens screws on an F-15E Strike Eagle during a pre-flight check, Feb. 28, 2013, at Mountain Home Air Force Base, Idaho. Maintenance crews must be meticulous when working on an aircraft to ensure the safety of the aircrew. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Heather Hayward)
U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Emmanuel Osagiede, 389th Aircraft Maintenance Unit crew chief, completes a pre-flight check, Feb. 28, 2013, at Mountain Home Air Force Base, Idaho. Before each departure, jets undergo a thorough safety inspection to ensure the aircrew is safe during flight. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Heather Hayward)
U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Emmanuel Osagiede, 389th Aircraft Maintenance Unit crew chief, carries a pin that was removed during a pre-flight check, Feb. 28, 2013, at Mountain Home Air Force Base, Idaho. Trust between the air and maintenance crews is crucial to mission success. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Heather Hayward)
U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Emmanuel Osagiede, 389th Aircraft Maintenance Unit crew chief, awaits direction from the aircrew to complete the remainder of his pre-flight checks, Feb. 28, 2013, at Mountain Home Air Force Base, Idaho. When aircrews step into the aircraft, they must trust that maintainers have conducted a careful safety inspection of the aircraft and that the jet is ready for flight. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Heather Hayward)
U.S. Air Force Airmen move a piece of equipment before an F-15E Strike Eagle takes flight, Feb. 28, 2013, at Mountain Home Air Force Base, Idaho. More than one Airman is needed to transport this equipment due to its large size. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Heather Hayward)
U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Emmanuel Osagiede, 389th Aircraft Maintenance Unit crew chief, looks over paperwork prior to an F-15E Strike Eagle takeoff, Feb. 28, 2013, at Mountain Home Air Force Base, Idaho. Ensuring paperwork is filled out correctly is an essential step in the pre-flight inspection process. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Heather Hayward)
A U.S. Air Force Airman finishes pre-flight checks on an F-15E Strike Eagle, Feb. 28, 2013, at Mountain Home Air Force Base, Idaho. Crew chiefs must be thorough when completing pre-flight checks as the lives of the aircrew could depend on the accuracy of these inspections. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Heather Hayward)