Climbing Feature
U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Aurora Ortiz, aerospace ground equipment journeyman assigned to the 18th Equipment Maintenance Squadron, attempts a difficult route at a climbing gym Sep. 5, 2019, outside Kadena Air Base, Japan. As an aerospace ground equipment journeyman, Ortiz inspects, maintains, and delivers support equipment for several aircraft, such as HH-60G Pave Hawks and KC-135 Stratotankers. Outside of work, Ortiz spends her free time attempting new indoor and outdoor climbing routes. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Cynthia Belío)