The Thunderbolt - Luke AFB U.S. Air Force Maj. Isaiah Alley, 309th Fighter Squadron director of operations, taxis a U.S. Air Force F-16 Fighting Falcon, Feb. 19, 2025, at Luke Air Force Base, Arizona. A former enlisted F-16 crew chief, Alley’s hands-on maintenance experience gave him a unique understanding of the aircraft, enhatncing his capabilities as a pilot. As part of the 56th Fighter Wing, he contributed to its mission to train the world’s greatest fighter pilots and combat-ready Airmen. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Belinda Guachun-Chichay) U.S. Air Force Maj. Isaiah Alley, 309th Fighter Squadron director of operations, taxis a U.S. Air Force F-16 Fighting Falcon, Feb. 19, 2025, at Luke Air Force Base, Arizona. A former enlisted F-16 crew chief, Alley’s hands-on maintenance experience gave him a unique understanding of the aircraft, enhatncing his capabilities as a pilot. As part of the 56th Fighter Wing, he contributed to its mission to train the world’s greatest fighter pilots and combat-ready Airmen. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Belinda Guachun-Chichay)

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