Hail Hydro Published March 11, 2026 55th Wing Public Affairs Hail Hydro Airman 1st Class Hayden Birt, 55th Maintenance Squadron, holds an extra-large pipe wrench nicknamed "Big Bertha" in the hydraulics shop of the Bennie L. Davis maintenance facility on Offutt Air Force Base, March 5, 2026. The Aircraft Hydraulics technicians of the 55th MXS ensure the 55th Wing's mission executes smoothly and seamlessly. (U.S. Air Force photo by Chad Watkins) Photo Details / Download Hi-Res OFFUTT AIR FORCE BASE -- Flying our jets projects air superiority. Landing them lets us do it again. In order to Fly, Fight, and Win, every part of our planes must be in perfect working order. Responsible for maintaining fluid-, air- or gas-pressured devices on aircraft, the 55th MXS Aircraft Hydraulic Systems specialists ensure the hydraulic and pneumatic systems work as quickly and as efficiently as intended—generating unsurpassed dominance across the sky. Everything from landing gear and brakes to weapons and flight controls depend on the proper care and repair performed by these specialists. We don’t just carry a big wrench—we use it too. (U.S. Air Force photo by Chad Watkins)