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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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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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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 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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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 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 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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AFE insurance aircrews count on

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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31st RQS AFE ensure a soft landing for pararescuemen

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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31st RQS AFE ensure a soft landing for pararescuemen

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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31st RQS AFE ensure a soft landing for pararescuemen

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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31st RQS AFE ensure a soft landing for pararescuemen

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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