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U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Lio Shaw, 374th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron C-130J Super Hercules crew chief, conducts a thru-flight inspection at Yokota Air Base, Japan, Jan. 28, 2025. A TFI is a thorough inspection of an aircraft that is conducted before, during, and after flight to ensure safety and efficiency. This process includes a visual inspection for any signs of defects, functional checks to the engine and landing gear, and recording the results to ensure required maintenance has been performed. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class David S. Calcote)