David Mitts, 940th Maintenance Squadron aircraft inspector, checks the flight controls of an Air Force Reserve Command KC-135T Stratotanker Oct. 24, 2006, at Beale Air Force Base, Calif. The aircraft phase inspection takes nearly a month to check the jet from head to toe for wear and tear, but maintains integrity of the aircraft and helps ensure safe flying. (U.S. Air Force photo/Stacey Knott)

Air Force Reserve Technician, Tech. Sgt. Tom Ganss, 940th Maintenance Squadron aircraft repair technician, checks the flight and throttle cables on a KC-135T Stratotanker Oct. 24, 2006 at Beale Air Force Base, Calif. The aircraft phase inspection takes nearly a month to check the jet from head to toe for wear and tear, but maintains integrity of the aircraft and helps ensure safe flying. (U.S. Air Force photo/Stacey Knott)

Air Force Reserve Technician, Tech. Sgt. Bill Pollard, 940th Maintenance Squadron crew chief, removes bolts from the floor of a KC-135T Stratotanker in preparation of a cable inspection Oct. 24, 2006 at Beale Air Force Base, Calif. The aircraft phase inspection takes nearly a month to check the jet from head to toe for wear and tear, but maintains integrity of the aircraft and helps ensure safe flying. (U.S. Air Force photo/Stacey Knott)