Lining Up on the Line: RAFL26 Officially Kicks Off
From left, U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Christian Cornwell, 48th Equipment Maintenance Squadron wheel and tire technician, Capt. Logan Halverson, 493rd Fighter Squadron F-35A Lightning II pilot, and Airman 1st Class Edgar Rosas, 493rd Fighter Generation Squadron crew chief, conduct preflight checks on an F-35A Lightning II aircraft during Ramstein Flag 26 at Pirkkala Air Base, Finland, June 8, 2026. Multi-capable Airmen bypass traditional stovepiped roles, allowing a small team of maintainers to handle everything from fueling and loading to basic security and communications. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Christine Groening)
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Tech. Sgt. Christine Groening
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