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Aircrew Flight Equipment equips pilots with lifesaving equipment

Helmets assigned to U.S. Airmen from the 69th Expeditionary Bomb Squadron sit within the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility, Dec. 16, 2024. Aircrew flight equipment Airmen issue, fit and maintain aircrew survival equipment to ensure safety during flights. (U.S. Air Force photo)
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Aircrew Flight Equipment equips pilots with lifesaving equipment

A U.S. Airman assigned to the 379th Expeditionary Operations Support Squadron inspects a mask within the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility, Nov. 4, 2024. Rigorous inspections are held to guarantee that aircrew equipment works the first time, every time. (U.S. Air Force photo)
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Aircrew Flight Equipment equips pilots with lifesaving equipment

A U.S. Airman assigned to the 379th Expeditionary Operations Support Squadron inspects an oxygen mask within the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility, Nov. 4, 2024. The aircrew flight equipment Airmen support seven different airframe types with eight different missions. (U.S. Air Force photo)
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Aircrew Flight Equipment equips pilots with lifesaving equipment

A U.S. Airman assigned to the 379th Expeditionary Operations Support Squadron inspects an oxygen mask within the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility, Nov. 4, 2024. Aircrew flight equipment Airmen issue, fit and maintain aircrew survival equipment to ensure safety during flights. (U.S. Air Force photo)
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Aircrew Flight Equipment equips pilots with lifesaving equipment

A U.S. Airman assigned to the 379th Expeditionary Operations Support Squadron poses for a photo within the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility, Nov. 4, 2024. During heightened regional tensions, the aircrew flight equipment team facilitated the rapid bed down of incoming units. (U.S. Air Force photo)
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Pre-Flight Preparation with Aircrew Flight Equipment

Four fighter pilot helmets on a table at the 332d Air Expeditionary Operations Support Squadron Aircrew Flight Equipment facility at an undisclosed location, Southwest Asia, Oct. 29, 2022. Aircrew Flight Equipment personnel perform maintenance and upkeep for all equipment that pilots and other aircrew need to perform flight missions. (U.S. Air Force photo by: Tech. Sgt. Jim Bentley)
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Pre-Flight Preparation with Aircrew Flight Equipment

Senior Airman Kimberly Sanchez Vega performs preflight inspections and preparations on a G-suit at the 332d Air Expeditionary Operations Support Squadron Aircrew Flight Equipment facility at an undisclosed location, Southwest Asia, Oct. 29, 2022. Aircrew Flight Equipment personnel perform maintenance and upkeep for all equipment that pilots and other aircrew need to perform flight missions. (U.S. Air Force photo by: Tech. Sgt. Jim Bentley)
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Pre-Flight Preparation with Aircrew Flight Equipment

Airman Ryan Adair inspects a pair of night vision goggles at the 332d Air Expeditionary Operations Support Squadron Aircrew Flight Equipment facility at an undisclosed location, Southwest Asia, Oct. 29, 2022. Aircrew Flight Equipment personnel perform maintenance and upkeep for all equipment that pilots and other aircrew need to perform flight missions. (U.S. Air Force photo by: Tech. Sgt. Jim Bentley)
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AFE Airmen ensure pilots mission ready

A pilot from the 378th Expeditionary Fighter Squadron prepares for a flight Feb. 11, 2021, at Prince Sultan Air Base, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. AFE Airmen are responsible for inspecting, maintaining, packing and adjusting equipment such as flight helmets, oxygen masks, parachutes, flotation devices, aircrew night vision and other ocular systems, survival kits and anti-G garments. In addition, AFE operates aircrew armories and inspects aircrew side arms in deployed environments. AFE ensures mission success by providing the equipment needed for 77th Expeditionary Fighter Squadron pilots to perform their daily combat operations. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Leala Marquez)
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AFE Airmen ensure pilots mission ready

A pilot from the 378th Expeditionary Fighter Squadron prepares for a flight Feb. 11, 2021, at Prince Sultan Air Base, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. AFE Airmen are responsible for inspecting, maintaining, packing and adjusting equipment such as flight helmets, oxygen masks, parachutes, flotation devices, aircrew night vision and other ocular systems, survival kits and anti-G garments. In addition, AFE operates aircrew armories and inspects aircrew side arms in deployed environments. AFE ensures mission success by providing the equipment needed for 77th Expeditionary Fighter Squadron pilots to perform their daily combat operations. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Leala Marquez)
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AFE Airmen ensure pilots mission ready

Airmen from the 378th Expeditionary Fighter Squadron aircrew flight equipment perform maintenance on equipment Feb. 11, 2021, at Prince Sultan Air Base, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. AFE Airmen are responsible for inspecting, maintaining, packing and adjusting equipment such as flight helmets, oxygen masks, parachutes, flotation devices, aircrew night vision and other ocular systems, and survival kits garments. By giving pilots of the 77th Expeditionary Fighter Squadron the tools they need to accomplish their mission, AFE plays an integral role in ensuring PSAB accomplishes its mission of projecting combat airpower in support of theater plans and operations. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Leala Marquez)
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AFE Airmen ensure pilots mission ready

Airmen from the 378th Expeditionary Fighter Squadron aircrew flight equipment perform maintenance on equipment Feb. 11, 2021, at Prince Sultan Air Base, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. AFE Airmen are responsible for inspecting, maintaining, packing and adjusting equipment such as flight helmets, oxygen masks, parachutes, flotation devices, aircrew night vision and other ocular systems, and survival kits garments. By giving pilots of the 77th Expeditionary Fighter Squadron the tools they need to accomplish their mission, AFE plays an integral role in ensuring PSAB accomplishes its mission of projecting combat airpower in support of theater plans and operations. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Leala Marquez)
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AFE Airmen ensure pilots mission ready

Airmen from the 378th Expeditionary Fighter Squadron aircrew flight equipment perform maintenance on equipment Feb. 11, 2021, at Prince Sultan Air Base, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. AFE Airmen are responsible for inspecting, maintaining, packing and adjusting equipment such as flight helmets, oxygen masks, parachutes, flotation devices, aircrew night vision and other ocular systems, and survival kits garments. By giving pilots of the 77th Expeditionary Fighter Squadron the tools they need to accomplish their mission, AFE plays an integral role in ensuring PSAB accomplishes its mission of projecting combat airpower in support of theater plans and operations. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Leala Marquez)
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AFE Airmen ensure pilots mission ready

Airmen from the 378th Expeditionary Fighter Squadron aircrew flight equipment perform maintenance on equipment Feb. 11, 2021, at Prince Sultan Air Base, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. AFE Airmen are responsible for inspecting, maintaining, packing and adjusting equipment such as flight helmets, oxygen masks, parachutes, flotation devices, aircrew night vision and other ocular systems, and survival kits garments. By giving pilots of the 77th Expeditionary Fighter Squadron the tools they need to accomplish their mission, AFE plays an integral role in ensuring PSAB accomplishes its mission of projecting combat airpower in support of theater plans and operations. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Leala Marquez)
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AFE Airmen ensure pilots mission ready

Airmen from the 378th Expeditionary Fighter Squadron aircrew flight equipment perform maintenance on equipment Feb. 11, 2021, at Prince Sultan Air Base, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. AFE Airmen are responsible for inspecting, maintaining, packing and adjusting equipment such as flight helmets, oxygen masks, parachutes, flotation devices, aircrew night vision and other ocular systems, and survival kits garments. By giving pilots of the 77th Expeditionary Fighter Squadron the tools they need to accomplish their mission, AFE plays an integral role in ensuring PSAB accomplishes its mission of projecting combat airpower in support of theater plans and operations. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Leala Marquez)
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AFE Airmen ensure pilots mission ready

Airmen from the 378th Expeditionary Fighter Squadron aircrew flight equipment perform maintenance on equipment Feb. 11, 2021, at Prince Sultan Air Base, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. AFE Airmen are responsible for inspecting, maintaining, packing and adjusting equipment such as flight helmets, oxygen masks, parachutes, flotation devices, aircrew night vision and other ocular systems, and survival kits garments. By giving pilots of the 77th Expeditionary Fighter Squadron the tools they need to accomplish their mission, AFE plays an integral role in ensuring PSAB accomplishes its mission of projecting combat airpower in support of theater plans and operations. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Leala Marquez)
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First female fighter pilot to conduct F-35 combat mission

U.S. Air Force Capt. Emily Thompson, 421st Expeditionary Fighter Squadron pilot, launches an F-35A Lightning II while Airman 1st Class Ashlin Randolph, a 380th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron weapons load crew member, gives the signal to proceed recently on the Al Dhafra Air Base, United Arab Emirates, flightline. Thompson is the first female to fly an F-35A Lightning II into combat. She was also launched by an all-female maintenance crew. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Kat Justen)
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First female fighter pilot to conduct F-35 combat mission

U.S. Air Force Capt. Emily Thompson, 421st Expeditionary Fighter Squadron pilot, dons her helmet recently prior to a mission at Al Dhafra Air Base, United Arab Emirates. Thompson is the first female to fly an F-35A Lightning II into combat. She is currently deployed from Hill Air Force Base, Utah. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Kat Justen)
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First female fighter pilot to conduct F-35 combat mission

U.S. Air Force Capt. Emily Thompson, 421st Expeditionary Fighter Squadron pilot, dons flight equipment recently at the Aircrew Flight Equipment shop on Al Dhafra Air Base, United Arab Emirates. Thompson is the first female to fly an F-35A Lightning II into combat. She is currently deployed from Hill Air Force Base, Utah. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Kat Justen)
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Aircrew equipment inspection key to safety

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Zane Lemons, 779th Expeditionary Airlift Squadron aircrew flight equipment journeyman, inspects a flight helmet before certifying it for in-flight operations on Ali Al Salem Air Base, Kuwait, July 3, 2019. Aircrew flight equipment technicians provide vital life support equipment for aircrew members traveling around the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility. Lemons is deployed from the 120th Airlift Wing, Montana Air National Guard. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Michael Mason)
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