(Official U.S. Air Force photo/Staff. Sgt. Shawn Rhodes)

MACDILL AIR FORCE BASE, Fla. – When it’s over 90 degrees Fahrenheit on the flight line, the smart place to be is near the water. Staff Sgt. Bryan Hartman, a crew chief with the 927th Air Refueling Wing’s Maintenance Squadron, spent his reserve weekend washing a 53 year-old plane in the shade of its wing. The regular wash and critical corrosion inspection keeps the planes looking their best and ensures they can complete their missions. (Official U.S. Air Force photo/Staff. Sgt. Shawn Rhodes)

(Official U.S. Air Force photo/Staff. Sgt. Shawn Rhodes)

MACDILL AIR FORCE BASE, Fla. – Not many reservists are tasked with caring for antique equipment, but Staff Sgt. Sean Kennedy knows his job is critical to keeping this 53 year-old plane in the fight. Kennedy and others from the 927th Maintenance Squadron, a reserve unit here, participated in an airplane wash and critical corrosion inspection July 14, 2012. The top-to-bottom wash keeps the plane in pristine condition on the outside. (Official U.S. Air Force photo/Staff. Sgt. Shawn Rhodes)Rhodes)

(U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Greg C. Biondo)

A C-17A Globemaster III receives fuel from a KC-135 Stratotanker with the 927th Air Refueling Wing during Air Mobility Command's Rodeo 2011 at Joint Base Lewis-McChord, Wash., July 26, 2011. Rodeo is the U.S. Air Force's and AMC's premier international combat skills and flying operations competition designed to develop and improve techniques, procedures, and interoperability, while optimizing international mobility partnerships and enhancing mobility operations. (U.S. Air Force photo by SSgt. Greg C. Biondo)

"Kermit the Frog"

"Kermit the Frog," one of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration Aircraft Operations Center planes at MacDill Air Force Base, Fla., is one of only two WP-3D Orion weather research aircraft in the world. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Anna-Marie Wyant)

Mohawk Airfest 2010

The OV-1 Mohawk aircraft was showcased at Airfest, MacDill Air Force Base's annual air show, March 20-21, 2010. This twin turboprop aircraft is one of only 15 flyable Mohawks worldwide.

KC-135 Stratotankers prepare for takeoff

Four KC-135 Stratotankers prepare for takeoff from MacDill Air Force Base, Fla. (U.S. Air Force Photo/Capt. Shane Huff)