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Always have an open mind

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Trevor Koelsch, 555th Fighter Generation Squadron avionics craftsman, performs a routine aircraft maintenance check on an F-16 Fighting Falcon at Aviano Air Base, Italy, Nov. 9, 2023. As an avionics craftsman, Koelsch ensures pilots can receive the information they need to successfully operate the aircraft. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Joseph Bartoszek)
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Always have an open mind

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Trevor Koelsch, 555th Fighter Generation Squadron avionics craftsman, provides oversight as his Airmen as they work on an F-16 Fighting Falcon on Aviano Air Base, Italy, Nov. 9, 2023. As a supervisor, Koelsch is responsible for providing Airmen with hands-on training to ensure they can successfully maintain an F-16. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Joseph Bartoszek)
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Always have an open mind

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Trevor Koelsch, 555th Fighter Generation Squadron avionics craftsman, monitors Airmen as they work on an F-16 Fighting Falcon at Aviano Air Base, Italy, Nov. 9, 2023. As a supervisor, Koelsch oversees the installation and repair of avionics devices and assigns tasks for scheduled maintenance and unexpected repairs. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Joseph Bartoszek)
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Always have an open mind

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Trevor Koelsch, 555th Fighter Generation Squadron avionics craftsman, walks into a protective aircraft shelter to work on an F-16 Fighting Falcon at Aviano Air Base, Italy, Nov. 9, 2023. Koelsch is also certified on engine run, hot refueling and agile combat employment, which fall outside of his traditional career field. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Joseph Bartoszek)
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Always have an open mind

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Trevor Koelsch, 555th Fighter Generation Squadron avionics craftsman, sits in the cockpit of an F-16 Fighting Falcon at Aviano Air Base, Italy, Nov. 9, 2023. Koelsch enlisted in the Air Force at 21 years old, after speaking to a former F-16 Fighting Falcon crew chief coworker who inspired him to join the Air Force. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Joseph Bartoszek)
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The Face behind the Fleet

The 31st Logistics Readiness Squadron vehicle management flight performs routine maintenance on several vehicles at Aviano Air Base, Italy, Aug. 29, 2023. The 31st LRS is responsible for the maintenance of more than 1,000 vehicles including Humvees, security forces patrol vehicles and firetrucks. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Joseph Bartoszek)
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The Face behind the Fleet

U.S. Air Force Airman Caleb Johnston, 31st Logistics Readiness Squadron vehicle maintenance apprentice, fixes a steering column at Aviano Air Base, Italy, Aug. 29, 2023. Aviano's vehicle fleet is comprised of over 200 different years, makes and model configurations, all of which undergo thorough inspections and maintenance practices to provide safe and serviceable assets to the 31st Fighter Wing. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Joseph Bartoszek)
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The Face behind the Fleet

U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Steven Sanchez, 31st Logistics Readiness Squadron vehicle maintenance apprentice, performs maintenance on an air hose at Aviano Air Base, Italy, Aug. 29, 2023. The vehicle management flight is responsible for maintaining Aviano’s fleet of over 1,000 vehicles, and over $1.8 million of tools and equipment to ensure vehicles stay mission ready. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Joseph Bartoszek)
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The Face behind the Fleet

U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Michael Valney, 31st Logistics Readiness Squadron vehicle maintenance apprentice, checks a vehicle for oil leaks during a preventative maintenance inspection at Aviano Air Base, Italy, Aug. 29, 2023. Comprehensive preventative maintenance and inspection programs are followed to maintain the vehicle's optimal life cycle. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Joseph Bartoszek)
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The Face behind the Fleet

U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Michael Valney, 31st Logistics Readiness Squadron heavy-duty vehicle maintainer, checks for oil leaks at Aviano Air Base, Italy, Aug. 29, 2023. The vehicle management flight performs oil leak inspections to prevent vehicles from having insufficient oil, which can cause major engine damage. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Joseph Bartoszek)
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Into the Wild Blue Yonder

A U.S. Air Force pararescueman from the 57th Rescue Squadron jumps from a C-17 Globemaster III as part of a personnel recovery exercise above the Adriatic Sea, July 27, 2023. The 57th RQS provides personnel recovery, combat search and rescue, civil search and rescue and casualty evacuation subject matter experts to fulfill U.S. European Command, U.S. Africa Command and NATO security cooperation requirements. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Zachary Jakel)
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Into the Wild Blue Yonder

U.S. Air Force pararescuemen from the 57th Rescue Squadron jump from a C-17 Globemaster III as part of a personnel recovery exercise above the Adriatic Sea, July 27, 2023. The 57th Rescue Squadron leads, organizes, trains, and equips Guardian Angel weapons system and combat support teams to conduct day and night personnel recovery operations in combat, as well as providing combatant commanders with options to report, locate, recover and reintegrate isolated personnel. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Zachary Jakel)
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Into the Wild Blue Yonder

A personnel recovery boat falls from a C-17 Globemaster III before pararescuemen from the 57th Rescue Squadron parachute after it as part of an exercise above the Adriatic Sea, July 27, 2023. The 57th RQS provides personnel recovery, combat search and rescue, civil search and rescue and casualty evacuation subject matter experts to fulfill U.S. European Command, U.S. Africa Command and NATO security cooperation requirements. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Zachary Jakel)
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Into the Wild Blue Yonder

U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Steven Yakimo, Heavy Airlift Squadron noncommissioned officer in charge of wing tactics, conducts a pre-flight inspection before pararescuemen from the 57th Rescue Squadron jump into the Adriatic Sea from a C-17 Globemaster III at Aviano Air Base, Italy, July 27, 2023. The Heavy Airlift Wing at Papa Air Base, Hungary operates three C-17 cargo aircraft in response to Strategic Airlift Capability member nations’ mission requirements. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Zachary Jakel)
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Into the Wild Blue Yonder

U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Steven Yakimo, Heavy Airlift Squadron wing tactics noncommissioned officer in charge, conducts a C-17 Globemaster III pre-flight inspection at Aviano Air Base, Italy, July 27, 2023. The HAW conducts air refueling, single-ship airdrop, assault landings and all-weather operations day or night into low to medium threat environments. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Zachary Jakel)
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Into the Wild Blue Yonder

A Heavy Airlift Wing patch is displayed on the side of a U.S. Air Force C-17 Globemaster III as U.S. Air Force pararescuemen from the 57th Rescue Squadron prepare to jump over the Adriatic Sea, Aviano Air Base, Italy, July 27, 2023. The HAW operates three C-17 Globemaster III cargo aircraft in response to Strategic Airlift Capability member nations’ mission requirements. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Zachary Jakel)
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Into the Wild Blue Yonder

A U.S. Air Force pararescueman from the 57th Rescue Squadron checks the altimeter on his parachute pack at Aviano Air Base, Italy, July 27, 2023. The 57th Rescue Squadron leads, organizes, trains and equips Guardian Angel weapons system and combat support teams to conduct day and night personnel recovery operations in combat, as well as providing combatant commanders with options to report, locate, recover and reintegrate isolated personnel. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Zachary Jakel)
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Into the Wild Blue Yonder

U.S. Air Force Master Sgt. Casey Smith, Heavy Airlift Squadron standardization and evaluations flight chief, scans the horizon from a C-17 Globemaster III before pararescuemen from the 57th Rescue Squadron conduct freefall jumps over the Adriatic Sea, July 27, 2023. The 57th RQS provide personnel recovery, combat search and rescue, civil search and rescue and casualty evacuation subject matter experts to fulfill U.S. European Command, U.S. Africa Command and NATO security cooperation requirements. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Zachary Jakel)
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Into the Wild Blue Yonder

U.S. Air Force Master Sgt. William Smith, Heavy Airlift Wing loadmaster, straps himself into a harness inside a C-17 Globemaster III before jumping into the Adriatic Sea to perform a rescue mission exercise, July 27, 2023. The 57th Rescue Squadron leads, organizes, trains, and equips Guardian Angel weapons system and combat support teams to conduct day and night personnel recovery operations in combat, as well as providing combatant commanders with options to report, locate, recover and reintegrate isolated personnel.
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This week’s Wyvern Warrior Team of the Week is the 57th Rescue Squadron Combat Mission Support! The team is broken down into three flights: Aircrew Flight Equipment; the Ground Section, Comprised of Combat Arms, Vehicle Maintenance and Supply, and the Communications Flight.
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