Silent Linchpins: Non-Destructive Inspection Airmen power Luke’s mission through

U.S. Air Force Airman Kobe Parquette and Airman 1st Class Dominador Jamanila, both 56th Equipment Maintenance Squadron non-destructive inspection apprentices, clean F-16 Fighting Falcon bolts, Feb. 17, 2026, at Luke Air Force Base, Arizona. The NDI career field is fundamental to the Air Force’s ability to generate combat-ready airpower. NDI Airmen work in controlled laboratory environments or flight line settings, and their findings influence critical maintenance decisions across the wing. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Tekorey Watkins)

PHOTO BY: Airman 1st Class Tekorey Watkins

VIRIN: 260217-F-QT044-1002.JPG

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NIKON Z 6_2

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NIKKOR Z 24-70mm f/2.8 S

APERTURE

28/10

SHUTTERSPEED

1/200

ISO

2000

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