Tech. Sgt. Cruz George, 803rd Aircraft Maintenance Squadron dedicated crew chief, salutes the pilots of a C-130J Super Hercules prior to takeoff at Keesler Air Force Base, Miss., June 25, 2024. George had a passion for fixing cars at a young age turned that passion into a career as an aircraft mechanic in the Air Force Reserve. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Kristen Pittman)