U.S. Air Force Airmen from the 633d Civil Engineer Squadron clear snow from the flightline using a 10-foot-wide snowplow at Joint Base Langley-Eustis, Virginia, Feb. 20, 2025. Crews worked in rotating shifts over 36 hours to clear the runway of 10 inches of snow and debris. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Gerald Ligeralde)
There’s an old saying that goes “luck is what happens when preparation meets opportunity.” So what happens when a “fortune” becomes a diagnostic imaging technologist with the 633d Surgical Operations Squadron.
For Airman 1st Class Terrence Fortune, the answer to the riddle is simple. He uses-skill, technology, and teamwork to play a critical role in keeping service members ready for duty by identifying injuries and aiding in their treatment.
The road to becoming a diagnostic imaging technician wasn’t always a clear one. Fortune’s journey began when he enlisted in the U.S. Air Force without a guaranteed job assignment, a path known as "open general." It’s a gamble that sometimes offers recruits a better chance at...
