U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Desmond A. Charles, a 177th Maintenance Squadron aircraft armaments system mechanic, repairs an MAU-12 Ejector Rack Assembly, April 16, 2020, at the 177th Fighter Wing, Egg Harbor Township, N.J. 177th FW maintenance personnel are an essential part in maintaining mission-capable aircraft to defend the homeland during the COVID-19 pandemic. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Airman Hunter Hires)