Airmen from the 5th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron ensure aircraft readiness prior to takeoff, Aug. 21, 2020, at Minot Air Force Base, North Dakota. The readiness of the 5th AMXS enables the U.S. Air Force is engaged and ready with credible fores to assure, deter, and defend in an increasingly complex security environment. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Jan K. Valle)