Aircraft Maintenance Operations

Photos capturing air force personnel performing weapon load and equipment maintenance, reflecting teamwork and precision in military operations.

Staff Sgt. Connor Young, Spc. Chad Clemons and Pfc. Aaron McCallister, assigned to 404th Aviation Support Battalion, 4th Combat Aviation Brigade, 4th Infantry Division, assembles the Unit Maintenance Aerial Recovery Kit on the aircraft at Fort Carson, Colorado, Aug. 24, 2022. The UMARK is used to recover malfunctioning helicopters and drones affected by accidents, and it's typically used in combat zones or areas where an enemy threat is present.
Staff Sgt. Connor Young, Spc. Chad Clemons and Pfc. Aaron McCallister, assigned to 404th Aviation Support Battalion, 4th Combat Aviation Brigade, 4th Infantry Division, assembles the Unit Maintenance Aerial Recovery Kit on the aircraft at Fort Carson, Colorado, Aug. 24, 2022. The UMARK is used to recover malfunctioning helicopters and drones affected by accidents, and it's typically used in combat zones or areas where an enemy threat is present.