JOINT BASE BALAD, Iraq - Tech. Sgt. Juan M. Guerra, 332nd Expeditionary Aircraft Maintenance Squadron crew chief, shows Tech. Sgt. Veronica Cardoza, 332nd Expeditionary Fighter Squadron operations technician, the steps and checks he has to accomplish to prepare and launch an F-16 Fighting Falcon on Feb. 8. The Homestead residents listen and communicate with the pilot as they check all required technical data items. The Airmen are currently deployed from Homestead Air Reserve Base, Fla., and are carrying on the 482nd Fighter Wing “Crew Chief for a Day” program that pairs members with crew chiefs to experience an F-16 take-off. (U.S. Air Force photo/Tech. Sgt. Lionel Castellano)