HOLLOMAN AIR FORCE BASE, N.M. -- Thirty-five 49th Wing Airmen were designated as Dedicated Crew Chiefs in a ceremony at Holloman AFB, New Mexico, March 22, 2021.
The purpose of the DCC program is to provide continuity and to strengthen the pilot and maintenance relationship by assigning ownership to each aircraft. The DCC’s name is displayed on the aircraft to show their dedication and commitment.
“As the Dedicated Crew Chief for your assigned aircraft, you must be committed to maintaining
your aircraft in a combat ready status and ensuring the high standards commensurate with the
responsibilities and title of ‘Dedicated Crew Chief,’” said Chief Master Sgt. Kasey Lynch, 9th
Aircraft Maintenance Unit superintendent.
To be a DCC, an Airman must have a minimum of six months of experience on the job as a crew
chief, and hold the rank of staff sergeant or higher. A qualified senior airman may become a
DCC after obtaining a waiver allowing them to apply.
“In the business we are in—delivering overwhelming decisive airpower—history has shown
there is no relationship more sacred than the one between the combat pilot and their aircraft
mechanic,” said Senior Airman Laura Riggs, 49th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron assistant crew
chief.
Congratulations to the 49th Wing’s newest Dedicated Crew Chiefs:
29th AMU
Staff Sgt. Eric Rosales
Staff Sgt. Dwight Kile
Staff Sgt. Scott Brown
Staff Sgt. Andrew Frano
Senior Airman Haley Albertson
Staff Sgt. Trevor Stefani
Staff Sgt. Curtis Paff
Staff Sgt. John Sullivan
Staff Sgt. Christian Ostby
Senior Airman Ramon Chan-Hafen
Staff Sgt. Tayler Pearson
Staff Sgt. Eden Maldonado
9th AMU
Senior Airman Triston Carroll
Staff Sgt. William Calhoun
Staff Sgt. Taylor Garver
Staff Sgt. Taylor Mercier
Staff Sgt. Roberto Ruiz
Staff Sgt. Avery Blackburn
Staff Sgt. Dylan Stephens
Staff Sgt. Mitchell Snell
Staff Sgt. Jorge Garcia
Staff Sgt. Ryan Dunworth
Senior Airman Nickolaus Rooks
49th Aircraft Communications Maintenance Unit
Senior Airman Bronze Jackson
Staff Sgt. Damian Myers
Staff Sgt. Timothy Muir
Staff Sgt. Xavier Love
Senior Airman Austin Sievert
Senior Airman Colton Neal
Senior Airman Benjamin Redding
Senior Airman Michael Guillory
Senior Airman Sarah Wagner
Senior Airman Nicholas Neher
Senior Airman Mark Lassiter
Senior Airman Jonathan Wheeler