Operation Odyssey Dawn

We received the call that we were going to be one of the first units to respond in what we know to be Operation Odyssey Dawn.

We spent many hours preparing our F-15E fleet for maximum effectiveness

We presented our vision to leadership

There were many times the plan would change

The First Sergeant delivered pizzas to the flightline personnel

The Secretary and her husband delivered homemade sandwiches

We had a Maintenance Professional of the Year banquet that we postponed the ceremony but still cooked the delicious BBQ to serve

MSgt Egbert knows how to prepare a delicious meal!

We launched an 18-ship of F-15Es in less than 48 hours

On 20 March 2011, 4 of the 18 made a direct attack from RAF Lakenheath to Benghazi

22 March 2011 was a sobering day for us, we heard that one of our aircraft (91-0304) had crashed

I was so relieved to know that aircrew were safe and healthy.  I've worked with the pilot, Maj Ken "MeSo" Harney since joining the unit in 2009.  He told his story to a full Hangar welcoming him home!

We were able to share our maintenance story 6 weeks later