Forged through readiness; 1HS conducts Elephant Walk

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Garrett Hightower, a flight engineer assigned to the 1st Helicopter Squadron, conducts post-flight procedures on a UH-1N Huey before and after an Elephant Walk at Joint Base Andrews, Maryland, July 2, 2026. Aircrews perform inspections and operational checks before and after flight to ensure aircraft readiness. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman Tylan Alicea)