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Newly-pinned Chief Petty Officer Roberto Sanchez has his new combination cap set for him by his sponsor during his pinning ceremony held by the Navy's F-35 Lightning II squadron, VFA-101, Sept. 14 at Eglin Air Force Base, Fla. The ceremony formally marks the transition from E-6 to chief. A new chief’s sponsor guides him through a six-week induction process. There were four Sailors who pinned on the new rank. A Marine and a Soldier were also pinned as honorary chiefs. (U.S. Air Force photo/Samuel King Jr.)

A proud family

Newly-promoted Chief Petty Officer John Adair has his anchors pinned on by his daughters during his pinning ceremony held by the Navy's F-35 Lightning II squadron, VFA-101, Sept. 14 at Eglin Air Force Base, Fla. The ceremony formally marks the transition from E-6 to chief. There were four Sailors who pinned on the new rank. A Marine and a Soldier were also pinned as honorary chiefs. (U.S. Air Force photo/Samuel King Jr.)

Post the colors

The new chief petty officer selectees watch as Naval Air Station Pensacola’s color guard presents the colors at the beginning of a chief petty officer pinning ceremony held by the Navy's F-35 Lightning II squadron, VFA-101, Sept. 14 at Eglin Air Force Base, Fla. The ceremony formally marks the transition from E-6 to chief. There were four Sailors who pinned on the new rank. A Marine and a Soldier were also pinned as honorary chiefs. (U.S. Air Force photo/Samuel King Jr.)

Anchors Aweigh

The new chief petty officer selectees march in singing ‘Anchors Aweigh’ during their pinning ceremony held by the Navy's F-35 Lightning II squadron, VFA-101, Sept. 14 at Eglin Air Force Base, Fla. The ceremony formally marks the transition from E-6 to chief. There were four Sailors who pinned on the new rank. A Marine and a Soldier were also pinned as honorary chiefs. (U.S. Air Force photo/Samuel King Jr.)

Another success

Senior Airman Branden Palmer, of the 309th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron, gives a celebratory fist pump after marshalling out an F-16 Fighting Falcon for another sortie Sept. 6 at Eglin Air Force Base, Fla. Approximately 36 Luke Air Force Base Airmen, assigned to the 309th, maintain four F-16s used as chase aircraft for F-35 flights and to maintain pilot proficiency. Airmen from Luke’s various F-16 maintenance squadrons have been rotating to Eglin to support this mission since January 2011. (U.S. Air Force photo/Samuel King Jr.)

Patiently waiting

An F-16 crew chief waits to marshal out his F-16 Fighting Falcon for another sortie from the 33rd Fighter Wing flightline Sept. 6 at Eglin Air Force Base, Fla. Approximately 36 Luke Air Force Base Airmen, assigned to the 309th, maintain four F-16s used as chase aircraft for F-35 flights and to maintain pilot proficiency. Airmen from Luke’s various F-16 maintenance squadrons have been rotating to Eglin to support this mission since January 2011. (U.S. Air Force photo/Samuel King Jr.)

Securing pilot

Senior Airman Dominique Wilson, a crew chief with the 309th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron, helps secure the pilot into the F-16 Fighting Falcon on the 33rd Fighter Wing flightline Sept. 6 at Eglin Air Force Base, Fla. Approximately 36 Luke Air Force Base Airmen, assigned to the 309th, maintain four F-16s used as chase aircraft for F-35 flights and to maintain pilot proficiency. Airmen from Luke’s various F-16 maintenance squadrons have been rotating to Eglin to support this mission since January 2011. (U.S. Air Force photo/Samuel King Jr.)

Maintenance review

Staff Sgt. Mulford, of the 309th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron, and his aircraft's pilot, review the maintenance record of an F-16 Fighting Falcon prior to a sortie on the 33rd Fighter Wing flightline Sept. 6 at Eglin Air Force Base, Fla. Approximately 36 Luke Air Force Base Airmen, assigned to the 309th, maintain four F-16s used as chase aircraft for F-35 flights and to maintain pilot proficiency. Airmen from Luke’s various F-16 maintenance squadrons have been rotating to Eglin to support this mission since January 2011. (U.S. Air Force photo/Samuel King Jr.)

Get low

Senior Airman Dominique Wilson, a crew chief with the 309th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron, examines underneath an F-16 Fighting Falcon during pre-flight checks on the 33rd Fighter Wing flightline Sept. 6 at Eglin Air Force Base, Fla. Approximately 36 Luke Air Force Base Airmen, assigned to the 309th, maintain four F-16s used as chase aircraft for F-35 flights and to maintain pilot proficiency. Airmen from Luke’s various F-16 maintenance squadrons have been rotating to Eglin to support this mission since January 2011. (U.S. Air Force photo/Samuel King Jr.)

Chat

Senior Airman Dominique Wilson, a crew chief with the 309th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron, talks with the F-16 pilot over the radio during pre-flight checks on the 33rd Fighter Wing flightline Sept. 6 at Eglin Air Force Base, Fla. Approximately 36 Luke Air Force Base Airmen, assigned to the 309th, maintain four F-16s used as chase aircraft for F-35 flights and to maintain pilot proficiency. Airmen from Luke’s various F-16 maintenance squadrons have been rotating to Eglin to support this mission since January 2011. (U.S. Air Force photo/Samuel King Jr.)

All female team perform base retreat

An all-female flight and flag detail perform the retreat ceremony in honor of Women’s Equality Day at Eglin Air Force Base, Fla., Aug 23. More than 20 women participated in the ceremony. (U.S. Air Force photo/Samuel King Jr.)

All female team perform base retreat

Senior Airman Jessica Tanedo, of the 96th Logistics Readiness Squadron, carries the base flag to members of the detail to be folded during a retreat ceremony at Eglin Air Force Base Fla., Aug. 23. The flight and detail team were all female in honor of Women’s Equality Day. More than 20 women participated in the event. (U.S. Air Force photo/Samuel King Jr.)