Behind the engine: teamwork on the line

From left, U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Michael Roqueta and Senior Airman Christian Baker, aerospace propulsion Airmen, look over servicing data for a C-130J Super Hercules at Little Rock Air Force Base, Arkansas, June 16, 2026. Aerospace propulsion specialists are responsible for maintaining aircraft engines and ensuring the reliability of the Air Force’s airlift fleet. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Imani West)

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Behind the engine: teamwork on the line

An aircraft flies over the flightline at Little Rock Air Force Base, Arkansas, June 16, 2026. The aircraft flew as airmen assigned to the 19th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron performed routine maintenance checks and inspections. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Imani West)

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Behind the engine: teamwork on the line

U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Christian Baker, 19th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron aerospace propulsion journeyman, services an engine of a C-130J Super Hercules at Little Rock Air Force Base, Arkansas, June 16, 2026. Preventative maintenance enhances aircraft reliability and supports mission execution around the globe. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Imani West)

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Behind the engine: teamwork on the line

U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Christian Baker, 19th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron aerospace propulsion journeyman, conducts maintenance on a C-130J Super Hercules engine at Little Rock Air Force Base, Arkansas, June 16, 2026. Routine engine servicing is geared toward ensuring aircraft remain ready to support global airlift operations. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Imani West)

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Behind the engine: teamwork on the line

U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Michael Roqueta, 19th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron aerospace propulsion apprentice, performs an inlet inspection on a C-130J Super Hercules engine at Little Rock Air Force Base, Arkansas, June 16, 2026. Aerospace propulsion Airmen inspect, maintain and repair aircraft engines to ensure mission readiness and safe flight operations. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Imani West)

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Behind the engine: teamwork on the line

Published July 8, 2026
By Senior Airman Imani West
19th Airlift Wing Public Affairs

LITTLE ROCK AIR FORCE BASE, Ark -- From left, U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Michael Roqueta and Senior Airman Christian Baker, aerospace propulsion Airmen, look over servicing data for a C-130J Super Hercules at Little Rock Air Force Base, Arkansas, June 16, 2026. Aerospace propulsion specialists are responsible for maintaining aircraft engines and ensuring the reliability of the Air Force’s airlift fleet. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Imani West)