#Thunderbirds' #maintainers uphold long-lasting tradition. Read Maintaining Excellence on #Airman magazine online at airman.dodlive.mil Staff Sgt. Daniel Nightingale shows how messy the job of ensuring the safety of the pilots and aircraft can be inside the #Thunderbirds' hangar at Nellis Air Force Base, Nev. Nightingale is the Thunderbird 7 dedicated crew chief. (U.S. Air Force photo/Tech. Sgt. Manuel J. Martinez) #USAF #AirForce #Planes #photooftheday #flying #military #bestoftheday