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AFE preps aircrews for takeoff

U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Dean-Justin Ando, 18th Operations Support Squadron aircrew flight equipment apprentice, left, and Airman 1st Class Clarissa Vangelder, 18th OSS AFE journeyman, inspect equipment at Kadena Air Base, Japan, May 3, 2022. Airmen from AFE support the 18th Wing by providing aircrew members with gear to effectively and safely conduct training and perform real-world missions. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Yosselin Perla)
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AFE preps aircrews for takeoff

U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Dean-Justin Ando, 18th Operations Support Squadron aircrew flight equipment apprentice, measures a piece of flight equipment at Kadena Air Base, Japan, May 3, 2022. All equipment used by aircrews is inspected in cycles of 180 days or 360 days. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Yosselin Perla)
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AFE preps aircrews for takeoff

U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Clarissa Vangelder, 18th Operations Support Squadron aircrew flight equipment journeyman, folds a life preserver to fit in a carrier at Kadena Air Base, Japan, May 3, 2022. Duties performed by AFE Airmen includes inspecting, maintaining, packing and adjusting flight equipment such as flight helmets, oxygen masks and parachutes. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Yosselin Perla)
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AFE preps aircrews for takeoff

U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Clarissa Vangelder, 18th Operations Support Squadron aircrew flight equipment journeyman, repairs a component of a life preserver at Kadena Air Base, Japan, May 3, 2022. Members of the AFE team maintain flight equipment used by aircrews at Kadena to ensure it is safe and serviceable. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Yosselin Perla)
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AFE preps aircrews for takeoff

U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Dean-Justin Ando, 18th Operations Support Squadron aircrew flight equipment apprentice, inspects equipment at Kadena Air Base, Japan, May 3, 2022. Airmen from AFE support the 18th Wing by providing aircrew members with gear to effectively and safely conduct training and perform real-world missions. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Yosselin Perla)
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AFE preps aircrews for takeoff

U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Clarissa Vangelder, 18th Operations Support Squadron aircrew flight equipment journeyman, inspects a life preserver at Kadena Air Base, Japan, May 3, 2022. All equipment used by aircrews is inspected in cycles of 180 days or 360 days. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Yosselin Perla)
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AFE preps aircrews for takeoff

U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Dean-Justin Ando, 18th Operations Support Squadron aircrew flight equipment apprentice, right, and Airman 1st Class Clarissa Vangelder, 18th OSS AFE journeyman, inspect equipment at Kadena Air Base, Japan, May 3, 2022. All equipment used by aircrews is inspected in cycles of 180 days or 360 days. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Yosselin Perla)
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AFE preps aircrews for takeoff

U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Dean-Justin Ando, 18th Operations Support Squadron aircrew flight equipment apprentice, inspects a flight vest at Kadena Air Base, Japan, May 3, 2022. Duties performed by AFE Airmen includes inspecting, maintaining, packing and adjusting flight equipment such as flight helmets, oxygen masks and parachutes. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Yosselin Perla)
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18th Airmen, counterparts demonstrate their craft for CN17

Japan Air Self-Defense Force Airman 1st Class Nobuhiro Kamikiharo, maintenance crew specialist from Tsuiki Air Base, Japan, and U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Jesse Inman, 18th Operations Support Squadron aircrew flight equipment apprentice, shake hands Feb. 17, 2017, at Andersen Air Force Base, Guam. Aircrew flight equipment Airmen from both nations are working under the same roof, where they can learn customs from each other’s culture and compare techniques of one another’s craft. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman John Linzmeier/released)
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18th Airmen, counterparts demonstrate their craft for CN17

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Robb Depew, 18th Operations Support Squadron aircrew flight equipment craftsman, delivers a briefing to Japan Air Self-Defense Force and Royal Australian Air Force Airmen Feb. 17, 2017, at Andersen Air Force Base, Guam. Depew and other 18th OSS Airmen traveled with the 67th Fighter Squadron from Kadena Air Base, Japan, to participate in the annual exercise Cope North. Aircrew flight equipment Airmen support operations-service members from various airframes to aid combat operations. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman John Linzmeier/released)
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18th Airmen, counterparts demonstrate their craft for CN17

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Robb Depew, 18th Operations Support Squadron aircrew flight equipment craftsman, speaks to Japan Air Self-Defense Force and Royal Australian Air Force Airmen during annual exercise Cope North Feb. 17, 2017, at Andersen Air Force Base, Guam. Depew provided demonstrations to his counterparts from similar career fields about how Airmen in his unit maintain life-saving equipment to aircrew. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman John Linzmeier/released)
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31st RQS AFE Airmen preserve pararescuemen lives

U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Matthew Michels is a 31st Rescue Squadron aircrew flight equipment assistant NCO in charge at Kadena Air Base, Japan. Michels ensures the safety aircrews jumping from aircraft by packing and maintaining parachute packs and a variety of equipment including oxygen bottles, masks, life preservers, altimeters and night vision goggles. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Peter Reft)
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31st RQS AFE Airmen preserve pararescuemen lives

U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Erik Merrill, 31st Rescue Squadron aircrew flight equipment journeyman, inspects equipment June 20, 2016, at Kadena Air Base, Japan. Merrill assembles parachutes for pararescuemen and maintains a variety of aircrew equipment such as oxygen bottles, masks, life preservers, altimeters and night vision goggles. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Peter Reft)
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31st RQS AFE Airmen preserve pararescuemen lives

U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Erik Merrill, 31st Rescue Squadron aircrew flight equipment journeyman, packs a parachute June 20, 2016, at Kadena Air Base, Japan. A fully loaded parachute pack weighs approximately 80 pounds and contains both a main chute and reserve chute, adding an additional layer of safety for aircrews who jump out of aircraft. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Peter Reft)
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31st RQS AFE Airmen preserve pararescuemen lives

U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Matthew Michels, 31st Rescue Squadron aircrew flight equipment assistant NCO in charge, and Senior Airman Erik Merrill, 31st RQS aircrew flight equipment journeyman, pack a parachute canopy into a deployment bag June 20, 2016, at Kadena Air Base, Japan. Each parachute must go through a specialized packing procedure, followed by an extensive series of safety checks. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Peter Reft)
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31st RQS AFE Airmen preserve pararescuemen lives

U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Erik Merrill, 31st Rescue Squadron aircrew flight equipment journeyman, cocoons a parachute canopy June 20, 2016, at Kadena Air Base, Japan. In order to push out all the air inside the material for packing, Merrill applied his entire body weight by lying down on top of the canopy. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Peter Reft)
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31st RQS AFE Airmen preserve pararescuemen lives

U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Erik Merrill, 31st Rescue Squadron aircrew flight equipment journeyman, cocoons a parachute canopy June 20, 2016, at Kadena Air Base, Japan. Merrill applied his entire body weight on top of the canopy in order to push out all the air between folds, enabling him to pack it into a small deployment bag. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Peter Reft)
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31st RQS AFE Airmen preserve pararescuemen lives

U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Erik Merrill, 31st Rescue Squadron aircrew flight equipment journeyman, and Tech. Sgt. Matthew Michels, 31st RQS aircrew flight equipment assistant NCO in charge, fold a parachute canopy June 20, 2016, at Kadena Air Base, Japan. Merrill and Michels ensure the safety of aircrews jumping from aircraft by assembling and maintaining parachute packs according to strict guidelines and procedures. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Peter Reft)
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31st RQS AFE Airmen preserve pararescuemen lives

U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Matthew Michels, 31st Rescue Squadron aircrew flight equipment assistant NCO in charge, flakes and folds a parachute canopy June 20, 2016, at Kadena Air Base, Japan. Michels' attention to detail and adherence to safety standards play a crucial part in preserving the lives of pararescuemen who don the chutes when jumping out of aircraft. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Peter Reft)
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31st RQS AFE Airmen preserve pararescuemen lives

U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Matthew Michels, 31st Rescue Squadron aircrew flight equipment assistant NCO in charge, straightens parachute chords while parachute packing June 20, 2016, at Kadena Air Base, Japan. Michels ensures 31st RQS pararescuemen can don safe parachute packs that have passed intensive safety checks. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Peter Reft)
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