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Service members, family and friends stand to honor the new 56th Rescue Generation Squadron dedicated crew chiefs during a recognition ceremony at Aviano Air Base, Italy, Aug. 4, 2025. A DCC is an experienced aircraft mechanic who is responsible for the maintenance and upkeep of a specific aircraft. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Essence Myricks)

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From left, U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Curtis Stevens, 56th Rescue Generation Squadron assistant dedicated crew chief, and Senior Airman Ian Wargo, 56th Rescue Generation Squadron dedicated crew chief, pose for a photo next to their assigned HH60-W Jolly Green II at Aviano Air Base, Italy, Aug. 4, 2025. A DCC is an experienced aircraft mechanic who is responsible for the maintenance and upkeep of a specific aircraft. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Essence Myricks)

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From left, U.S. Air Force Airman First Class Raka Adam, 56th Rescue Generation Squadron assistant dedicated crew chief, and Senior Airman Daniel Welcome, 56th Rescue Generation Squadron dedicated crew chief, pose for a photo next to their assigned HH60-W Jolly Green II at Aviano Air Base, Italy, Aug. 4, 2025. The title ‘Dedicated Crew Chief’ comes with the expectation of being the subject matter expert for maintaining this aircraft and your name affixed to the side. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Essence Myricks)

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From left, U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Nathaniel Schmidt, 56th Rescue Generation Squadron dedicated crew chief, and Airman First Class Christian Nowak, 56th Rescue Generation Squadron assistant dedicated crew chief, pose for a photo next to their assigned HH60-W Jolly Green II at Aviano Air Base, Italy, Aug. 4, 2025. The title ‘Dedicated Crew Chief’ is a role earned through skill, grit and pride in expertly maintaining aircraft. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Essence Myricks)

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From left, U.S. Air Force Airman First Class Emily Cruz-Marchany, 56th Rescue Generation Squadron assistant dedicated crew chief, and Staff Sgt. Ian Mader, 56th Rescue Generation Squadron dedicated crew chief, pose for a photo next to their assigned HH60-W Jolly Green II at Aviano Air Base, Italy, Aug. 4, 2025. These technicians are entrusted to uphold the highest standard of maintenance discipline and are expected to be the subject matter experts for all maintenance operations on their assigned aircraft. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Essence Myricks)

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56th RGS selects new dedicated crew chiefs

Published Aug. 8, 2025
By Staff Sgt. Essence Myricks
31st FW PA

AVIANO AIR BASE, Italy -- Service members, family and friends stand to honor the new 56th Rescue Generation Squadron dedicated crew chiefs during a recognition ceremony at Aviano Air Base, Italy, Aug. 4, 2025. A DCC is an experienced aircraft mechanic who is responsible for the maintenance and upkeep of a specific aircraft. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Essence Myricks)

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