U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Kevin Khanthavongsay, 489th Maintenance Squadron B-1B Lancer crew chief, prepares B-1 pilots for takeoff at Dyess Air Force Base, Nov. 22, 2016. As a former active-duty Airmen, Khanthavongsay has the experience to contribute to the newly activated 489th Bomb Group. The 489th Airmen’s expertise is part of what made the 489th MXS successful in maintaining 100% of B-1 sorties with no maintenance issues. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Kedesha Pennant)