Bearded male aircraft evaluator wearing personal protective safety equipment uses a flashlight to inspect the ramp of a V-22 Osprey for potential maintenance requirements.

Alexander Elftmann, an aircraft estimator and evaluator on the V-22 line at the FRCE New River detachment, evaluates a V-22 ramp to determine what repairs could be required. The team at the New River detachment makes a direct impact on flightline readiness for the V-22 squadrons stationed there by meeting or beating scheduled turnaround times while reliably returning quality, combat-ready aircraft to the fleet.

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