Sept. 25, 2013
Vol. 2 Issue 109
DAILY DIGEST
LINE SHACK: PLANE CAPTAINS KEEP AIRCRAFT FUNCTIONING
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viators often find themselves flying over foreign lands performing life or death maneuvers in defense of our nation. The thousands of hours of training prepared them for almost any scenario that could come their way. The last thing they need is for the plane they rely on to carry out the mission to fail them. Luckily, the Sailors and Marines who work in the line shack ensure that won’t happen. Sailors, like Aviation Machinist’s Mate 2nd
Story and photo by MCSA Kelly Agee
Class Forrest Sledge, who work in the line shack ensure the aircraft they’re responsible for get the proper checks performed to keep the pilots and aircraft safe. The line shack consists of a group of plane captains and plane captain trainees that facilitate in the launch, recovery and inspection of an aircraft in order to maintain the safety of flight operations, as well as the cleanliness of the aircraft. “Without us the aircraft wouldn’t necessarily be safe or inspected as easily,” said Sledge. “BeCONTINUED ON PG 3