Inspections business as usual for wing Published Feb. 26, 2009 By Airman 1st Class Marissa Tucker 4th Fighter Wing Public Affairs SEYMOUR JOHNSON AIR FORCE BASE, N.C. -- An inspection team arrived here Feb. 9 to conduct evaluations of the 4th Logistics Readiness and 4th Maintenance Group. The Air Combat Command Logistics Standardization Evaluation Team's purpose was to take an in-depth look at the training and operations of both LRS and MXG and how they adhere to applicable technical data, policies and directives, said Maj. Martin Benavidez, 4th MOS chief of quality assurance. The team also looked at unit processes to ensure they are consistent with Air Force standards, while validating that quality assurance programs are effective within each group. The Airmen began preparing for the inspection last year, but their work method remains the same year-round, Major Benavidez said. "We practice safety and accuracy at all times," said 2nd Lieutenant Matthew Getts, 4th MOS assistant maintenance operations officer. "We have to know where we stand." The wing passed the inspections and had more than 100 Airmen and civilians listed as superior performers (click here for list). The 4th CMS and LRS scored more than 97 out of 100. The MXG and LRS conduct their own inspections throughout the year, with the MXG totaling more than 900 per month, Major Benavidez said. During the LSET, the inspectors conduct the same amount of inspections in three days. The inspectors from ACC Headquarters at Langley Air Force Base, Va., and are made up of 40 experienced Airmen from maintenance and logistics readiness career fields. Air Combat Command encourages Airmen to observe during other bases' inspections to get first-hand knowledge of the procedures and expectations. A team of 4th Fighter Wing Airmen went to Ellsworth Air Force Base, S.D., for an inspection and brought back ample information, Major Benavidez said. "It's ideal to go to another base to observe, because we usually have the same equipment and training programs," said Major Benavidez. "It helps us in the long run, because we are responsible to follow guidelines to protect our people and resources and to make sure our jets fly in training and in combat." Overall, the inspection team highlighted that both MXG and LRS are supplying solid support to units here. The evaluations proved to be highly effective, with some recommendations to continue to improve the demanding aircrew training and combat requirements. "A lot of hard work and hours were devoted from the Airmen in both groups and it paid off," Lieutenant Getts said.