U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Carl Jones, 100th Maintenance Squadron sheet metal journeyman, inspects a CV-22 Osprey aircraft shelving unit at Royal Air Force Mildenhall, England, July 19, 2022. Sheet metal Airmen maintain the structural integrity of aircraft by fortifying and repairing aircraft parts affected by environmental damage. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Viviam Chiu)

U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Carl Jones, 100th Maintenance Squadron sheet metal journeyman, is one of the many airmen responsible for repairing wear and damage on aircraft parts, including CV-22 Osprey and KC-135 Stratotanker aircraft at Royal Air Force Mildenhall, England, July 19, 2022. Sheet metal airmen bolster the structural integrity of aircrat by repairing and protecting parts against damage caused by the environment. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Viviam Chiu).

U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Carl Jones, 100th Maintenance Squadron sheet metal journeyman, polishes a CV-22 Osprey aircraft body panel at Royal Air Force Mildenhall, England, July 19, 2022. Constant upkeep of the CV-22 prolongs the life of the aircraft, and ensures they are ready to deploy rapidly and respond to critical situations globally. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Viviam Chiu)

"Being squared away means making sure everything is in order. You're following your NCO's guidance, and you're doing maintenance by the book", said  Jones. 

U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Carl Jones, 100th Maintenance Squadron sheet metal journeyman, repaired and polished CV-22 Osprey parts at Royal Air Force Mildenhall, England, July 19, 2022. Constant upkeep of the CV-22 prolongs the life of the aircraft, and ensures they are ready to deploy rapidly and respond to critical situations globally.