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U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Alex Espinoza, 31st Rescue Squadron aircrew flight equipment technician, packs an advanced ram air parachute system Jan. 18, 2018, at Kadena Air Base, Japan. AFE Airmen must follow specialized packing procedures and conduct an extensive series of safety checks for each parachute. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Micaiah Anthony)
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U.S. Air Force Airmen from the 44th Fighter Squadron aircrew flight equipment shop clean and inspect aircrew flight equipment Jan. 18, 2018, at Kadena Air Base, Japan. AFE Airmen maintain helmets, joint helmeted mounted cueing systems, harness', survival vests, advanced technology anti-gravity systems, gravity suits, night vision goggles and chemical gear. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Micaiah Anthony)
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U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Joshua Brewer, 18th Operation Support Squadron aircrew flight equipment apprentice, and Staff Sgt. Brandon McDaniels, 18th OSS aircrew flight equipment craftsman, inspect an aircraft slide Jan. 18, 2018, at Kadena Air Base, Japan. AFE Airmen are responsible for inspecting and testing survival equipment for various aircraft on base. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Micaiah Anthony)
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U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Denise McCarthy, 44th Fighter Squadron aircrew flight equipment apprentice, cleans a helmet Jan. 18, 2018, at Kadena Air Base, Japan. Equipment must be tested, inspected and cleaned regularly to ensure proper functionality. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Micaiah Anthony)
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Aircrew flight equipment Airmen from the 31st Rescue Squadron and AFE augmentees from Davis Monthan Air Force Base, Ariz., assemble and pack advanced ram air parachute systems Jan. 18, 2018, at Kadena Air Base, Japan. AFE Airmen from the 31st RQS are authorized to wear an alternate uniform since sweat and certain parts of the uniform have the potential to damage the parachute or hinder Airmen from effectively packing parachutes. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Micaiah Anthony)
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U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Denise McCarthy, 44th Fighter Squadron aircrew flight equipment apprentice, cleans an oxygen mask Jan. 18, 2018, at Kadena Air Base, Japan. Equipment must be tested, inspected and cleaned regularly to ensure proper functionality. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Micaiah Anthony)
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U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Shaun Kileleman, 44th Fighter Squadron aircrew flight equipment assistant NCO in charge, prepares to inspect an anti-gravity suit Jan. 18, 2018, at Kadena Air Base, Japan. The anti-gravity suit enables pilots to endure accelerated forces by keeping blood flow from their lower extremities while experiencing large amounts of gravitational force during flight. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Micaiah Anthony)
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U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Shaun Kileleman, 44th Fighter Squadron aircrew flight equipment assistant NCO in charge, uses a combined aircrew system tester to check an anti-gravity suit Jan. 18, 2018, at Kadena Air Base, Japan. The anti-gravity suit enables pilots to endure accelerated forces by keeping blood flow from their lower extremities while experiencing large amounts of gravitational force. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Micaiah Anthony)
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U.S. Air Force pararescumen, from the 31st rescue squadron, Kadena Air Base, Japan, float through the air after performing a static line jump from an MC-130J Commando, June 29, 2016, over the Pacific Ocean. Pararescuemen depend on the parachutes packed by expert air crew flight equipment personnel to be able to deploy anywhere to accomplish their mission. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Omari Bernard)
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A U.S. Air Force pararescueman climbs aboard a boat after performing a static line jump as the sun sets after a lowlight training operation in the Pacific Ocean June 29, 2016. Air Force pararescue is one of the United States Department of Defense’s elite combat forces trained and equipped to conduct personnel rescue and recovery in both conventional and unconventional combat rescue operations. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Omari Bernard)
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Two pararescuemen, from Kadena Air Base’s 31st Rescue Squadron, parachute into the Pacific Ocean during a rescue training scenario June 29, 2016. Pararescuemen train both night and day to maintain critical skills for their missions. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Omari Bernard)
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U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Mathew Michels, 31st Rescue Squadron aircrew flight equipment assistant NCOIC, retrieves a parachute from the Pacific Ocean during a pararescue training operation June 29, 2016, off the coast of Okinawa. The water-logged parachutes hauled in the from ocean can weigh up to 150 pounds, but must be cleaned and dried within two days to prevent corrosion and ensure the chutes’ effectiveness. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Omari Bernard)
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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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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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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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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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