"Don't let rank get in our way," the general told Senior Airman Dominique Wilson, F-16 Dedicated Crew Chief, 308th Aircraft Maintenance Unit. "I'm not familiar with this jet, so if you see me do something unsafe, call me out on it." The general was safely strapped in and briefed by Airman Wilson, who was thanked officially after the flight, by receiving the general's coin. (U.S. Air Force Photo by Staff Sgt. Jason Colbert)
Donning a protective suit worn by Explosive Ordnance Disposal Technicians, Maj. Gen. Mike Skinner, Mobilization Assistant, Air Education and Training Command, receives a lesson on what some of the Air Force's most dynamic Warrior Airmen endure to protect the U.S. and our allies. (U.S. Air Force Photo by Capt. Eilizabeth Magnusson)
Senior Airman Dominique Wilson, F-16 Dedicated Crew Chief, 308th Aircraft Maintenance Unit, helps Maj. Gen. Mike Skinner, Mobilization Assistant, Air Education and Training Command, prepare for an F-16 flight from Luke Air Force Base, Ariz., April 5. (U.S. Air Force Photo by Tech. Sgt. Meredith Mingledorff)
by Tech. Sgt. Meredith Mingledorff
944th Fighter Wing Public Affairs
4/16/2012 - LUKE AIR FORCE BASE, Ariz. -- Maj. Gen. Mike Skinner, mobilization assistant to the commander of Air Education and Training Command, visited the 56th Fighter Wing and the 944th Fighter Wing here April 5-6.
During his orientation the general was introduced to missions at each wing, including aeromedical staging, explosive ordnance disposal, and pilot training. The general experienced the flying mission with Instructor Pilot, Capt. Adam Hafes, 308th Fighter Squadron.
"Luke trains some of the best pilots in the Air Force," said Skinner. "It is an honor to come here, see it first hand, and thank the fine men and women who do this work every day on behalf of General Rice and Lt. Gen. Stenner."
