Holloman Recognizes 20 Dedicated Crew Chiefs

Airmen from the 49th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron stand for the pledge of allegiance during the 2022 Dedicated Crew Chief Appointment Ceremony at Holloman Air Force Base, New Mexico, Nov. 18, 2022. To become a DDC, a crew chief must have proficient technical knowledge of the MQ-9 Reaper to contribute to building combat-capable aircraft. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Isaiah Pedrazzini)

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Holloman Recognizes 20 Dedicated Crew Chiefs

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Salvador Jalandoni, center, 49th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron crew chief, receives a certificate from U.S. Air Force Maj. Donald Bolda, 49th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron commander, left, during the 2022 Dedicated Crew Chief Appointment Ceremony at Holloman Air Force Base, New Mexico, Nov. 18, 2022. To receive the title of DCC, a crew chief must demonstrate a history of superior performance in their career, comply with all safety practices and complete all required training. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Isaiah Pedrazzini)

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Holloman Recognizes 20 Dedicated Crew Chiefs

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Nathanial Mellon, 49th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron crew chief, center, receives a certificate from U.S. Air Force Maj. Donald Bolda, 49th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron commander, left, during the 2022 Dedicated Crew Chief Appointment Ceremony at Holloman Air Force Base, New Mexico, Nov. 18, 2022. To receive the title of DCC, a crew chief must demonstrate a history of superior performance in their career, comply with all safety practices and complete all required training. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Isaiah Pedrazzini)

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Holloman Recognizes 20 Dedicated Crew Chiefs

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. James Varanese, 49th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron crew chief, center, receives a certificate from U.S. Air Force Maj. Donald Bolda, 49th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron commander, left, during the 2022 Dedicated Crew Chief Appointment Ceremony at Holloman Air Force Base, New Mexico, Nov. 18, 2022. To receive the title of DCC, a crew chief must demonstrate a history of superior performance in their career, comply with all safety practices and complete all required training. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Isaiah Pedrazzini)

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Holloman Recognizes 20 Dedicated Crew Chiefs

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Nathan Olsen, 49th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron crew chief, center, receives a certificate from U.S. Air Force Maj. Donald Bolda, 49th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron commander, left, during the 2022 Dedicated Crew Chief Appointment Ceremony at Holloman Air Force Base, New Mexico, Nov. 18, 2022. To receive the title of DCC, a crew chief must demonstrate a history of superior performance in their career, comply with all safety practices and complete all required training. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Isaiah Pedrazzini)

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Holloman Recognizes 20 Dedicated Crew Chiefs

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Caleb Wilson, 49th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron crew chief, center, receives a certificate from U.S. Air Force Maj. Donald Bolda, 49th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron commander, left, during the 2022 Dedicated Crew Chief Appointment Ceremony at Holloman Air Force Base, New Mexico, Nov. 18, 2022. To receive the title of DCC, a crew chief must demonstrate a history of superior performance in their career, comply with all safety practices and complete all required training. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Isaiah Pedrazzini)

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Holloman Recognizes 20 Dedicated Crew Chiefs

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Shaun Shaffer, 49th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron crew chief, center, receives a certificate from U.S. Air Force Maj. Donald Bolda, 49th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron commander, left, during the 2022 Dedicated Crew Chief Appointment Ceremony at Holloman Air Force Base, New Mexico, Nov. 18, 2022. To receive the title of DCC, a crew chief must demonstrate a history of superior performance in their career, comply with all safety practices and complete all required training. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Isaiah Pedrazzini)

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Holloman Recognizes 20 Dedicated Crew Chiefs

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Stephen Laws, 49th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron crew chief, center, receives a certificate from U.S. Air Force Maj. Donald Bolda, 49th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron commander, left, during the 2022 Dedicated Crew Chief Appointment Ceremony at Holloman Air Force Base, New Mexico, Nov. 18, 2022. To receive the title of DCC, a crew chief must demonstrate a history of superior performance in their career, comply with all safety practices and complete all required training. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Isaiah Pedrazzini)

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Holloman Recognizes 20 Dedicated Crew Chiefs

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Ramon Chan Hafen, 49th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron crew chief, center, receives a certificate from U.S. Air Force Maj. Donald Bolda, 49th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron commander, left, during the 2022 Dedicated Crew Chief Appointment Ceremony at Holloman Air Force Base, New Mexico, Nov. 18, 2022. To receive the title of DCC, a crew chief must demonstrate a history of superior performance in their career, comply with all safety practices and complete all required training. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Isaiah Pedrazzini)

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Holloman Recognizes 20 Dedicated Crew Chiefs

U.S. Air Force Maj. Donald Bolda, 49th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron commander, gives closing remarks during the 2022 Dedicated Crew Chief Appointment Ceremony at Holloman Air Force Base, New Mexico, Nov. 18, 2022. Dedicated Crew Chiefs must maintain aircraft in a combat ready status to ensure pilots and sensor operators can train to become a successful remotely piloted aircraft aircrew. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Isaiah Pedrazzini)

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Holloman Recognizes 20 Dedicated Crew Chiefs

Published Nov. 22, 2022
By Airman 1st Class Isaiah Pedrazzini
49th Wing Public Affairs

HOLLOMAN AIR FORCE BASE, N.M. --

Twenty maintainers from the 49th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron were officially recognized as Dedicated Crew Chiefs in a ceremony, Nov. 18, 2022.

The title of Dedicated Crew is reserved for those who display the initiative, management, and leadership ability necessary to maintain an aircraft in combat ready status.

The DCC’s technical knowledge is above reproach and the resource most counted upon to ensure a fighter wing’s combat readiness.

“When you put in a lot of work, several years, all hours, all the maintenance tasks, it feels good to be recognized,” said U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Alejandro Thompson, 29th Aircraft Maintenance Unit Dedicated Crew Chief.

Congratulations to this year's Dedicated Crew Chiefs:

9^th AMU Crew Chiefs

Staff Sgt. Paulo Dias

Staff Sgt. Jacob Way

Staff Sgt. Salvador Jalandoni

Staff Sgt. Nathanial Mellon

Staff Sgt. Timothy Sullivan

Staff Sgt. James Varanese

Staff Sgt. Keith Hundley

Staff Sgt. David Valencia

Staff Sgt. Nathan Olsen

29^th AMU Crew Chiefs

Staff Sgt. Caleb Wilson

Staff Sgt. Joseph Celentano

Staff Sgt. Shaun Shaffer

Staff Sgt. Antonio Dorce

Staff Sgt. Abel Ruvalcaba

Staff Sgt. Stephen Laws

Staff Sgt. Christian Ostby

Staff Sgt. Ramon Chan Hafen

Staff Sgt. Tayler Pearson

Staff Sgt. Justin Trentadue

Staff Sgt. John Sullivan