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250806-F-PU288-1060

U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Lesleigh Partlow, 379th Expeditionary Operations Support Squadron aircrew flight equipment journeyman, inspects night vision goggles within the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility, Aug. 6, 2025. In addition to maintaining equipment, AFE Airmen also instruct aircrew members on the use and purpose of flight equipment to ensure readiness. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Amanda Jett)
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250806-F-PU288-1012

U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Lesleigh Partlow, 379th Expeditionary Operations Support Squadron aircrew flight equipment journeyman, cleans night vision goggles within the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility, Aug. 6, 2025. AFE specialists manage inspections, maintenance and adjustments for flight gear, including night vision goggles. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Amanda Jett)
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250806-F-PU288-1088

U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Lesleigh Partlow, 379th Expeditionary Operations Support Squadron aircrew flight equipment journeyman, reviews night vision goggle inspection results within the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility, Aug. 6, 2025. In addition to maintaining equipment, AFE Airmen also instruct aircrew members on the use and purpose of flight equipment to ensure readiness. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Amanda Jett)
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250806-F-PU288-1155

U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Lesleigh Partlow, 379th Expeditionary Operations Support Squadron aircrew flight equipment journeyman, reviews the technical order for night vision goggles within the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility, Aug. 6, 2025. NVGs are inspected every 30 to 120 days to ensure equipment is within compliance. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Amanda Jett)
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250806-F-PU288-1139

U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Lesleigh Partlow, 379th Expeditionary Operations Support Squadron aircrew flight equipment journeyman, inspects night vision goggles within the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility, Aug. 6, 2025. In addition to maintaining equipment, AFE Airmen also instruct aircrew members on the use and purpose of flight equipment to ensure readiness. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Amanda Jett)
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250806-F-PU288-1136

U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Lesleigh Partlow, 379th Expeditionary Operations Support Squadron aircrew flight equipment journeyman, prepares night vision goggles for inspection within the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility, Aug. 6, 2025. AFE specialists manage inspections, maintenance and adjustments for flight gear, including night vision goggles. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Amanda Jett)
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250806-F-PU288-1005

A pair of night vision goggles sit on a table after passing inspection within the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility, Aug. 6, 2025. Aircrew Flight Equipment specialists manage inspections, maintenance and adjustments for flight gear, including night vision goggles. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Amanda Jett)
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From Pack to Pilot: Meticulous Parachute Inspections Ensure Combat Readiness at Forward-Deployed Locations

U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Ryan Megia, right, 389th Fighter Squadron aircrew flight equipment noncommissioned officer in charge, and Senior Airman Gareb Crone, 389th FS AFE technician, inspect parachute panels during an annual inspection and repack within the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility, June 4, 2025. The inspection was conducted as part of a new training opportunity aimed at broadening AFE Airmen’s ability to perform this service both at home station and while deployed. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Amanda Jett)
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From Pack to Pilot: Meticulous Parachute Inspections Ensure Combat Readiness at Forward-Deployed Locations

U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Gareb Crone, 389th Fighter Squadron aircrew flight equipment technician, inspects the centerline folds of a parachute during an annual inspection and repack within the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility, June 4, 2025. The seven-step inspection and repack process takes an average of six to seven hours to complete, requiring careful attention to detail to meet operational safety standards. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Amanda Jett)
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From Pack to Pilot: Meticulous Parachute Inspections Ensure Combat Readiness at Forward-Deployed Locations

Scissors and other tools are set on a table during an annual inspection and repack within the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility, June 4, 2025. The inspection was conducted as part of a new training initiative aimed at broadening AFE Airmen’s ability to perform this service both at home station and while deployed. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Amanda Jett)
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From Pack to Pilot: Meticulous Parachute Inspections Ensure Combat Readiness at Forward-Deployed Locations

U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Ryan Megia, left, 389th Fighter Squadron aircrew flight equipment noncommissioned officer in charge, and Senior Airman Gareb Crone, 389th FS AFE technician, begin repacking a parachute during an annual inspection and repack within the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility, June 4, 2025. The inspection was conducted as part of a new training initiative aimed at broadening AFE Airmen’s ability to perform this service both at home station and while deployed. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Amanda Jett)
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From Pack to Pilot: Meticulous Parachute Inspections Ensure Combat Readiness at Forward-Deployed Locations

U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Gareb Crone, 389th Fighter Squadron aircrew flight equipment technician, grabs tools during an annual inspection and repack training within the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility, June 4, 2025. This inspection and repack event marked the first of more than a dozen upcoming training opportunities designed to enhance AFE Airmen’s skills at a forward-deployed location. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Amanda Jett)
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From Pack to Pilot: Meticulous Parachute Inspections Ensure Combat Readiness at Forward-Deployed Locations

U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Ryan Megia, right, 389th Fighter Squadron aircrew flight equipment noncommissioned officer in charge, and Senior Airman Gareb Crone, 389th FS aircrew flight equipment technician removes tape from a parachute pack during an annual inspection and repack within the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility, June 4, 2025. The seven-step inspection and repack process takes an average of six to seven hours to complete, requiring careful attention to detail to meet operational safety standards. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Amanda Jett)
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From Pack to Pilot: Meticulous Parachute Inspections Ensure Combat Readiness at Forward-Deployed Locations

U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Ryan Megia, left, 389th Fighter Squadron aircrew flight equipment noncommissioned officer in charge, and Senior Airman Gareb Crone, 389th FS AFE technician, inspect parachute panels during an annual inspection and repack within the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility, June 4, 2025. The inspection was conducted as part of a new training opportunity aimed at broadening AFE Airmen’s ability to perform this service both at home station and while deployed. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Amanda Jett)
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From Pack to Pilot: Meticulous Parachute Inspections Ensure Combat Readiness at Forward-Deployed Locations

U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Gareb Crone, 389th Fighter Squadron aircrew flight equipment technician, threads parachute lines into a pack during an annual inspection and repack within the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility, June 4, 2025. By maintaining these parachutes and conducting annual inspections, AFE Airmen play a critical role in ensuring both the combat capability and the personal safety of their fighter pilots. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Amanda Jett)
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Aircrew Flight Equipment equips pilots with lifesaving equipment

A U.S. Airman assigned to the 69th Expeditionary Bomb Squadron prepares for flight within the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility, Dec. 16, 2024. Aircrew survival equipment is designed to enhance aircrew performance and safety in any combat environment. (U.S. Air Force photo)
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Aircrew Flight Equipment equips pilots with lifesaving equipment

A U.S. Airman assigned to the 69th Expeditionary Bomb Squadron gives weapons within the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility, Dec. 16, 2024. The aircrew flight equipment Airmen equip aircrew with M9 pistols to ensure safety while conducting sorties (U.S. Air Force photo)
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Aircrew Flight Equipment equips pilots with lifesaving equipment

A U.S. Airman assigned to the 69th Expeditionary Bomb Squadron dons personal protective equipment within the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility, Dec. 16, 2024. Aircrew survival equipment is designed to enhance aircrew performance and safety in any combat environment. (U.S. Air Force photo)
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Aircrew Flight Equipment equips pilots with lifesaving equipment

A U.S. Airman assigned to the 69th Expeditionary Bomb Squadron tests an oxygen mask within the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility, Dec. 16, 2024. Aircrew test their personal protective equipment to ensure safety during flight. (U.S. Air Force photo)
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Aircrew Flight Equipment equips pilots with lifesaving equipment

A U.S. Airman assigned to the 69th Expeditionary Bomb Squadron clears a weapon within the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility, Dec. 16, 2024. Before flight, aircrew are equipped with M9 pistols to ensure safety in the event of an ejection while conducting sorties. (U.S. Air Force photo)
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