Orlando Vasquez, Mission 1st Support Services contractor, runs through pre-launch procedures at Joint Base Langley-Eustis, Va., Dec. 6, 2016. The procedures include checking flight controls, gauges and pumping air into the aircraft to start the engine. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Tristan Biese)

Orlando Vasquez, Mission 1st Support Services contractor, turns on a Dash 60 for the T-38 Talon at Joint Base Langley-Eustis, Va., Dec. 6, 2016. The Dash 60 is used to turn the turbines in the engine to start the aircraft. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Tristan Biese)

Pilots assigned to the 71st Fighter Training Squadron prepare for take-off at Joint Base Langley-Eustis, Va., Dec. 6, 2016. The T-38 Talons train with the F-22 Raptors to help pilots improve on maneuvering and air-to-air combat. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Tristan Biese)

Orlando Vasquez, Mission 1st Support Services contractor, performs pre-flight checks with U.S. Air Force Capt. Chelsea, 71st Fighter Training Squadron T-38 Talon adversary air mission commander, at Joint Base Langley-Eustis, Va., Dec. 6, 2016. The Mission 1st Support Services’ mission is to prepare and maintain the T-38s for flight. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Tristan Biese)

Orlando Vasquez, Mission 1st Support Services contractor, performs pre-flight checks with U.S. Air Force Capt. Chelsea, 71st Fighter Training Squadron T-38 Talon adversary air mission commander, at Joint Base Langley-Eustis, Va., Dec. 6, 2016. Members of the Mission 1st Support Services are crew chiefs, who also have additional roles such as electricians, structural mechanics and environmental. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Tristan Biese)

Orlando Vasquez, Mission 1st Support Services contractor, guides U.S. Air Force Capt. Chelsea, 71st Fighter Training Squadron T-38 Talon adversary air mission commander, down the runway at Joint Base Langley-Eustis, Va., Dec. 6, 2016. The T-38s are the adversaries when training in air-to-air combat with the F-22 Raptors. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Tristan Biese)

U.S. Air Force Capt. Chelsea, 71st Fighter Training Squadron T-38 Talon adversary air mission commander, runs through pre-flight checks at Joint Base Langley-Eustis, Va., Dec. 6, 2016. The T-38s mission at JBLE are to help train pilots on maneuvering, air-to-air combat and flight hours. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Tristan Biese)