A 317th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron crew chief walks along a wing of a C-130J Super Hercules in a post-flight inspection during Exercise Coarse Grit at Ft. Bliss, Texas, April 7, 2021. Crew chiefs are tasked with ensuring the aircraft is mission ready by conducting day-to-day maintenance that includes diagnosing malfunctions, replacing components and detailed inspections.

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