Dedicated Crew Chief Ceremony
(From left) 1st Lt. Michael Slotten, 510th Fighter Squadron pilot, hands Staff Sgt. Austin Dibenedetto, 31st Aircraft Maintenance Squadron, a crew chief patch at Aviano Air Base, Italy Aug. 31. To become a dedicated crew chief, a maintainer is selected by his leadership based on initiative, leadership, integrity and technical knowledge, has six months of experience on his particular airframe, has fulfilled all training requirements, and has completed the advanced crew chief course. (U.S. Air Force photo/ Staff Sgt. Evelyn Chavez)