Nondestructive specialists use a range of tools and various techniques, including x-rays and ultrasound, to examine aircraft parts and equipment for flaws that may not be visible to the naked eye. Maintaining functional equipment such as aircraft supports Air Mobility Command objectives and enhances combat capabilities across all AMC mission areas so the joint force can compete, deter and win. (U.S. Air Force video by Airman 1st Class Matthew Arachikavitz)
In the summer of 2022 a coworker, Tech. Sgt. Paje Keepers, invited Master Sgt. Erica Northam, 92nd Maintenance Squadron maintenance flight superintendent, to an Airman Leadership School volunteer event. They volunteered at the Hutton Settlement Children's Home, which is a long-term care facility that provides a safe and caring environment for children in need. Northam and Keepers shared a connection with the children, drawing them back to...
Col. William Watkins assumed command of the 22nd Air Task Force unit of action assigned to Air Combat Command during a ceremony at Joint Base Langley-Eustis, Virginia, Sept. 23, 2024.
