Strike Eagles take off from SJAFB
U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Juan Machado, right, and Airman Kyler Krutcher, assistant dedicated crew chiefs assigned to the 334th Fighter Generation Squadron, inspect an F-15E Strike Eagle before takeoff at Seymour Johnson Air Force Base, North Carolina, Jan. 27, 2025. The purpose of a pre-flight inspection is to ensure that the jets are properly maintained and safe for aircrew to fly. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Rebecca Tierney)