357th Fighter Generation Squadron Dedicated Crew Chief Competition

Dedicated crew chiefs and assistant dedicated crew chiefs assigned to the 357th Fighter Generation Squadron pose for a photo after the 2026 Dedicated Crew Chief Competition at Davis-Monthan Air Force Base, Arizona, on Jan. 16, 2026. DCC competitions showcase 357th FGS commitment to readiness through execution of exemplary aircraft maintenance, enhancing lethality capabilities for the Fight Tonight mission.. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Ericha Parish)

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357th Fighter Generation Squadron Dedicated Crew Chief Competition

U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Jonathan Ogren, 357th Fighter Generation Squadron assistant dedicated crew chief, left, and Staff Sgt. Madison Soboslai, 357th Fighter Generation Squadron dedicated crew chief, right, prepare for inspection in front of an A-10 during the 2026 Dedicated Crew Chief Competition at Davis-Monthan Air Force Base, Arizona, on Jan. 16, 2026. Dedicated Crew Chief competitions highlight organizational proficiency among the top tier of 357th FGS maintainers, showcasing 357th FGS dedication to consistent mission readiness. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Ericha Parish)

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357th Fighter Generation Squadron Dedicated Crew Chief Competition

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Gabriel Gonzalez, 357th Fighter Generation Squadron dedicated crew chief, stands by his aircraft prior to inspection during the 2026 Dedicated Crew Chief Competition at Davis-Monthan Air Force Base, Arizona, on Jan. 16, 2026. Dedicated crew chiefs are handpicked by their units based on the successful completion of various safety practices, technical order requirements, and deliberate training. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Ericha Parish)

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357th Fighter Generation Squadron Dedicated Crew Chief Competition

U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Noah Kelley, 357th Fighter generation squadron crew chief, left; Staff Sgt. Trevion Bass, 357th Fighter Generation Squadron dedicated crew chief, center; and Senior Airman Colton McArthur, 357th Fighter Generation Squadron assistant dedicated crew chief, right, stand by for inspection during the 2026 Dedicated Crew Chief Competition at Davis-Monthan Air Force Base, Arizona, on Jan. 16, 2026. 357th Fighter Generation Squadron Crew chief teams are charged with executing seamless, holistic aircraft maintenance and expertly launching and recovering the Air Force’s legacy ground attack platform. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Ericha Parish)

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357th Fighter Generation Squadron Dedicated Crew Chief Competition

U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Noah Kelley, 357th Fighter Generation Squadron crew chief, cleans an A-10 prior to the 2026 Dedicated Crew Chief Competition at Davis-Monthan Air Force Base, Arizona, on Jan. 16, 2026. Aircraft presentation and cleanliness is one of the components assessed during DCC competitions, showcasing pride and detailed care for the attack mission. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Ericha Parish)

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357th Fighter Generation Squadron Dedicated Crew Chief Competition

U.S. Air Force Lt. Col. Benjamin Prill, 355th Maintenance Group deputy commander, conducts an inspection during the 2026 Dedicated Crew Chief Competition at Davis-Monthan Air Force Base, Arizona, on Jan. 16, 2026. During these competitions, aircraft are evaluated on presentation, cleanliness, and proper forms documentation pertinent to current mission operability. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Ericha Parish)

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357th Fighter Generation Squadron Dedicated Crew Chief Competition

Staff SSgt. John Glass, 355th Maintenance Group Quality Assurance Inspector, examines A-10 components during the 2026 Dedicated Crew Chief Competition at Davis-Monthan Air Force Base, Arizona, on Jan. 16, 2026. Judges inspected various parts of the A-10 for serviceability and cleanliness to determine which crew chief team excelled beyond their peers. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Ericha Parish)

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357th Fighter Generation Squadron Dedicated Crew Chief Competition

An A-10 sits open for inspection during the 2026 Dedicated Crew Chief Competition at Davis-Monthan Air Force Base, Arizona, on Jan. 16, 2026. The crew chief teams and aircraft were assessed and interviewed by various members of leadership from both the 355th Maintenance Group and 357th Fighter Generation Squadron. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Ericha Parish)

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357th Fighter Generation Squadron Dedicated Crew Chief Competition

Published Jan. 22, 2026

Dedicated crew chiefs and assistant dedicated crew chiefs assigned to the 357th Fighter Generation Squadron pose for a photo after the 2025 Dedicated Crew Chief Competition at Davis-Monthan Air Force Base, Arizona, on Jan. 16, 2026. DCC competitions showcase 357th FGS commitment to readiness through execution of exemplary aircraft maintenance, enhancing lethality capabilities for the Fight Tonight mission.. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Ericha Parish)