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Suited to Fly: How AFE equips pilots for the air

Senior Airman Alejandro Buentello, 8th Operations Support Squadron aircrew flight equipment technician, prepares a life preserver unit at Kunsan Air Base, Republic of Korea, June 21, 2024. AFE specialists’ main priority is to ensure flyers have the appropriate and functional equipment needed when flying on an aircraft. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Maria Umanzor Guzman)

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Suited to Fly: How AFE equips pilots for the air

Senior Airman Alejandro Buentello, 8th Operations Support Squadron aircrew flight equipment technician, inspects a recovery parachute at Kunsan Air Base, Republic of Korea, June 21, 2024. AFE specialists not only fulfill their responsibilities to support aircrew in successful flight operations but also prioritizes preventative maintenance for potential malfunctions that may occur during a flight. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Maria Umanzor Guzman)

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Suited to Fly: How AFE equips pilots for the air

Senior Airman Madison Gang, 8th Operations Support Squadron aircrew flight equipment journeyman, velcros an anti-gravity suit at Kunsan Air Base, Republic of Korea, June 21, 2024. An anti-gravity suit, also known as a G-suit, is fitted to each flyer to help withstand high-altitude and high-speed maneuvers. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Maria Umanzor Guzman)

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Suited to Fly: How AFE equips pilots for the air

U.S. Air Force Maj. Rex Anderson, 80th Fighter Squadron pilot, puts on an anti-gravity suit at Kunsan Air Base, Republic of Korea, June 21, 2024. The anti-gravity suit, also known as a G-suit, exerts pressure on the abdomen and legs to prevent pilots from blacking out. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Maria Umanzor Guzman)

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Suited to Fly: How AFE equips pilots for the air

Senior Airman Madison Gang, 8th Operations Support Squadron aircrew flight equipment journeyman, inflates an anti-gravity suit with a joint combined aircrew systems tester at Kunsan Air Base, Republic of Korea, June 21, 2024. Prior to a pilot’s flight, AFE conducts pre-flight inspections, and thoroughly checks G-suits, helmets, and flight gear to ensure it’s operable and safe prior to use. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Maria Umanzor Guzman)

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Suited to Fly: How AFE equips pilots for the air

Senior Airman Madison Gang, 8th Operations Support Squadron aircrew flight equipment journeyman, inspects a helmet at Kunsan Air Base, Republic of Korea, June 21, 2024. AFE’s main priority is to ensure pilots have the appropriate and functional equipment needed when flying on an aircraft. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Maria Umanzor Guzman)

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Pride of the Pack: Senior Airman Jamarius Paige

Senior Airman Jamarius Paige, 8th Operations Support Squadron aircrew flight equipment journeyman, organizes flight equipment ready for use at Kunsan Air Base, Republic of Korea, Dec. 20, 2023. Aircrew flight equipment technicians inspect equipment constantly to ensure that the gear issued remains within quality standards in case of an emergency. (U.S. Air Force Photo by Senior Airman Karla Parra)

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Pride of the Pack: Senior Airman Jamarius Paige

Senior Airman Jamarius Paige, 8th Operations Support Squadron aircrew flight equipment journeyman, performs a mask inspection as part of a routine check at Kunsan Air Base, Republic of Korea, Dec. 20, 2023. Paige was selected as the Pride of the Pack by his leadership for the week of Dec.11-15, for his outstanding performance executing his duties. (U.S. Air Force Photo by Senior Airman Karla Parra)

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Pride of the Pack: Senior Airman Jamarius Paige

Senior Airman Jamarius Paige, 8th Operations Support Squadron aircrew flight equipment journeyman, disassembles an MBU 20/P oxygen mask to inspect and clean it so it maintains proper function at Kunsan Air Base, Republic of Korea, Dec. 20, 2023. Aircrew flight technicians ensure aircrews are equipped with specific gear needed to perform their missions. (U.S. Air Force Photo by Senior Airman Karla Parra)

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Pride of the Pack: Senior Airman Jamarius Paige

Senior Airman Jamarius Paige, 8th Operations Support Squadron aircrew flight equipment journeyman, uses a joint combined aircrew system to identify potential leaks on a g-suit during a routine inspection at Kunsan Air Base, Republic of Korea, Dec. 20, 2023. Paige led a team to fit, inspect and repair 50 over the top suits crucial to preserving life in cold water conditions. (U.S. Air Force Photo by Senior Airman Karla Parra)

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Pride of the Pack: Senior Airman Jamarius Paige

Senior Airman Jamarius Paige, 8th Operations Support Squadron aircrew flight equipment journeyman, uses a joint combined aircrew system to identify potential leaks on a g-suit during a routine inspection at Kunsan Air Base, Republic of Korea, Dec. 20, 2023. Paige completed further training, acquiring an additional certification which he used to train two other members, a training that is instrumental in equipping pilots within 72 hours of notification. (U.S. Air Force Photo by Senior Airman Karla Parra)

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Pride of the Pack: Senior Airman Jamarius Paige

Senior Airman Jamarius Paige, 8th Operations Support Squadron aircrew flight equipment journeyman, stands for a photo upon completion of a routine flight equipment inspection at Kunsan Air Base, Republic of Korea, Dec. 20, 2023. According to his supervisor, Paige’s performance remains consistent when servicing all 36 combat aviators in the 80th Fighter Squadron. (U.S. Air Force Photo by Senior Airman Karla Parra)

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Pride of the Pack: Staff Sgt. Nathan Gooch

Staff Sgt. Nathan Gooch, 8th Operations Support Squadron Aircrew Flight Equipment main hub non-commissioned officer in charge, inspects parachute equipment at Kunsan Air Base, Republic of Korea, June 8, 2023. Gooch was recognized as Pride of the Pack for the week of June 5-9, 2023. (U.S. Air Force Photo by Staff Sgt. Samuel Earick)

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Pride of the Pack: Staff Sgt. Nathan Gooch

Staff Sgt. Nathan Gooch, 8th Operations Support Squadron Aircrew Flight Equipment main hub non-commissioned officer in charge, prepares a sewing machine for use at Kunsan Air Base, Republic of Korea, June 8, 2023. Pride of the Pack is a wing driven program where nominees are submitted by squadron senior enlisted leaders then compete against other nominees across the installation. (U.S. Air Force Photo by Staff Sgt. Samuel Earick)

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Kunsan AFE: Aircrew’s guardian angel

Senior Airman Joshua Arroyo-Williams, 8th Operations Support Squadron aircrew flight equipment journeyman, calibrates the focus of a pair of night-vision goggles at Kunsan Air Base, Republic of Korea, April 26, 2023. Night-vision goggles must be calibrated to 20/20 vision to be fully operational and help increase an aircrew’s visibility in near pitch-black conditions. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Akeem K. Campbell)

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Kunsan AFE: Aircrew’s guardian angel

Senior Airmen Dylan Discher (left) and Sean Soto, 8th Operations Support Squadron aircrew flight equipment journeymen, prepare an aircrew’s equipment at Kunsan Air Base, Republic of Korea, April 26, 2023. A hook blade knife is a critical component of an aircrew’s flight suit and used for cutting loose a parachute should the pilot need to be free from it. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Akeem K. Campbell)

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Kunsan AFE: Aircrew’s guardian angel

Senior Airmen Sean Soto (left), and Joshua Arroyo-Williams, 8th Operations Support Squadron aircrew flight equipment journeymen, reassemble an oxygen mask and helmet at Kunsan Air Base, Republic of Korea April 25, 2023. The oxygen mask and flight helmet are equipped with night vision goggles and a heads-up display unit, both additional tools beneficial to the success of an aircrew. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Akeem K. Campbell)

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Kunsan AFE: Aircrew’s guardian angel

Staff Sgt. David Richardson, 8th Operations Support Squadron aircrew flight equipment journeyman, inspects a survival flare Kunsan Air Base, Republic of Korea, April 25, 2023. The flare is used to signal a pilot’s location in both day and nighttime situations. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Akeem K. Campbell)

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Kunsan AFE: Aircrew’s guardian angel

Staff Sgt. David Richardson, 8th Operations Support Squadron aircrew flight equipment journeyman, measures a parachute splice at Kunsan Air Base, Republic of Korea, April 25, 2023. The splice of a parachute must be at least eight inches to provide enough slack to protect aircrew should it need to be deployed. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Akeem K. Campbell)

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Kunsan AFE: Aircrew’s guardian angel

Senior Airman Joshua Arroyo-Williams, 8th Operations Support Squadron aircrew flight equipment journeyman, secures the harness of a parachute at Kunsan Air Base, Republic of Korea, April 25, 2023. AFE Airmen conduct a series of checks to ensure an aircrew’s harness is secured so that the parachute will deploy successfully if needed. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Akeem K. Campbell)

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