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Putting the ‘AFE’ in safe

Tech. Sgt. Walter Bolles, 380th Expeditionary Operations Support Squadron E-3 Sentry aircrew flight equipment technician, replaces old life preservation units with new and better designed units June 19, 2019, at Al Dhafra Air Base, United Arab Emirates. In the event of landing on a body of water the LPUs will allow the aircrew to conserve energy and stay afloat until rescue teams pick them up. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Chris Thornbury)
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Putting the ‘AFE’ in safe

Airman 1st Class Ryan Bayles, 908th Expeditionary Refueling Squadron boom operator, tests an oxygen mask June 19, 2019, at Al Dhafra Air Base, United Arab Emirates. Oxygen masks provide aircrew with air if the cabin loses pressurization or if fumes enter the cabin preventing hypoxia and potentially a crash. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Chris Thornbury)
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Putting the ‘AFE’ in safe

Tech. Sgt. Walter Bolles, 380th Expeditionary Operations Support Squadron E-3 Sentry aircrew flight equipment technician, carries life preservation vests June 19, 2019, at Al Dhafra Air Base, United Arab Emirates. In the event of landing on a body of water the LPUs will allow the aircrew to conserve energy and stay afloat until rescue teams pick them up. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Chris Thornbury)
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Putting the ‘AFE’ in safe

Aircrew flight equipment technicians leave an E-3 Sentry after replacing old life preservation units with new and better designed units June 19, 2019, at Al Dhafra Air Base, United Arab Emirates. In the event of landing on a body of water the LPUs will allow the aircrew to conserve energy and stay afloat until rescue teams pick them up. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Chris Thornbury)
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Putting the ‘AFE’ in safe

Senior Airman Renato Avalos, 380th Expeditionary Operations Support Squadron KC-10 Extender aircrew flight equipment technician, tests the communication function on an oxygen mask June 19, 2019, at Al Dhafra Air Base, United Arab Emirates. During an emergency aircrew will need to breathe clean air and communicate to handle the situation and avoid further complications. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Chris Thornbury)
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U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Jeremiah Fuhrmann, 380th Expeditionary Aircraft Maintenance Squadron RQ-4 Global Hawk crew chief, conducts a pre-flight inspection on an RQ-4 at Al Dhafra Air Base, United Arab Emirates, Dec. 20, 2018. The crew chief’s extensive list of responsibilities including for pre-, post- and thru-flight checks, and well as various inspections, allows them to fully understand their vital role, making them jacks-of-all-trades when it comes to repairing the aircraft. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Mya M. Crosby)
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U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Travis Smith, 380th Expeditionary Aircraft Maintenance Squadron RQ-4 Global Hawk crew chief, conducts a pre-flight inspection on an RQ-4 at Al Dhafra Air Base, United Arab Emirates, Dec. 20, 2018. The crew chief’s extensive list of responsibilities including for pre-, post- and thru-flight checks, and well as various inspections, allows them to fully understand their vital role, making them jacks-of-all-trades when it comes to repairing the aircraft. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Mya M. Crosby)
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U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Nathan Horsley, 380th Expeditionary Aircraft Maintenance Squadron RQ-4 Global Hawk crew chief, conducts a pre-flight inspection on an RQ-4 at Al Dhafra Air Base, United Arab Emirates, Dec. 20, 2018. The crew chief’s extensive list of responsibilities including for pre-, post- and thru-flight checks, and well as various inspections, allows them to fully understand their vital role, making them jacks-of-all-trades when it comes to repairing the aircraft. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Mya M. Crosby)
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181220-F-SQ280-023

U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Devon Gilbert, 380th Expeditionary Aircraft Maintenance Squadron E-3 AWACS Sentry crew chief, walks down the flight line at Al Dhafra Air Base, United Arab Emirates, Dec. 20, 2018. The crew chief’s extensive list of responsibilities including for pre-, post- and thru-flight checks, and well as various inspections, allows them to fully understand their vital role, making them jacks-of-all-trades when it comes to repairing the aircraft. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Mya M. Crosby)
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181220-F-SQ280-018

U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Gilbert, 380th Expeditionary Aircraft Maintenance Squadron E-3 AWACS Sentry crew chief, inspects a tire of a KC-10 during a pre-flight inspection at Al Dhafra Air Base, United Arab Emirates, Dec. 20, 2018. The crew chief’s extensive list of responsibilities including for pre-, post- and thru-flight checks, and well as various inspections, allows them to fully understand their vital role, making them jacks-of-all-trades when it comes to repairing the aircraft. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Mya M. Crosby)
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181218-F-SQ280-648

U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Cameron Stoker, 380th Expeditionary Aircraft Maintenance Squadron KC-10 Extender crew chief, refuels a KC-10 at Al Dhafra Air Base, United Arab Emirates, Dec. 18, 2018. The crew chief’s extensive list of responsibilities including for pre-, post- and thru-flight checks, and well as various inspections, allows them to fully understand their vital role, making them jacks-of-all-trades when it comes to repairing the aircraft. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Mya M. Crosby)
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U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Chase Doyen, 380th Expeditionary Aircraft Maintenance Squadron KC-10 Extender crew chief, marshalls a KC-10 upon landing at Al Dhafra Air Base, United Arab Emirates, Dec. 18, 2018. The crew chief’s extensive list of responsibilities including for pre-, post- and thru-flight checks, and well as various inspections, allows them to fully understand their vital role, making them jacks-of-all-trades when it comes to repairing the aircraft. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Mya M. Crosby)
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181218-F-SQ280-480

U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Chad Taylor, 380th Expeditionary Aircraft Maintenance Squadron U-2 Dragon Lady crew chief, reads a technical order at Al Dhafra Air Base, United Arab Emirates, Dec. 18, 2018. The crew chief’s extensive list of responsibilities including for pre-, post- and thru-flight checks, and well as various inspections, allows them to fully understand their vital role, making them jacks-of-all-trades when it comes to repairing the aircraft. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Mya M. Crosby)
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181218-F-SQ280-037

U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Ryan Clay, 380th Expeditionary Aircraft Maintenance Squadron U-2 Dragon Lady crew chief, reads a technical order at Al Dhafra Air Base, United Arab Emirates, Dec. 18, 2018. The crew chief’s extensive list of responsibilities including for pre-, post- and thru-flight checks, and well as various inspections, allows them to fully understand their vital role, making them jacks-of-all-trades when it comes to repairing the aircraft. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Mya M. Crosby)
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U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Dustin Giesick, 380th Expeditionary Aircraft Maintenance Squadron U-2 Dragon Lady crew chief, unscrews a panel off of a U-2 at Al Dhafra Air Base, United Arab Emirates, Dec. 18, 2018. The crew chief’s extensive list of responsibilities including for pre-, post- and thru-flight checks, and well as various inspections, allows them to fully understand their vital role, making them jacks-of-all-trades when it comes to repairing the aircraft. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Mya M. Crosby)
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Anytime and anywhere: Refuelers keep the fight going

A U.S. Air Force A-10 Thunderbolt II assigned to Kandahar Airfield, Afghanistan prepares to receive fuel over Afghanistan from a KC-10 Extender, March 9, 2018. The Thunderbolt can loiter near battle areas for extended periods of time and operate in low ceiling and visibility conditions. The wide combat radius and short takeoff and landing capability permit operations in and out of locations near front lines. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Anthony Nelson Jr.)
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Anytime and anywhere: Refuelers keep the fight going

A U.S. Air Force A-10 Thunderbolt II assigned to Kandahar Airfield, Afghanistan departs after receiving fuel over Afghanistan from a KC-10 Extender, March 9, 2018. The Thunderbolt can employ a wide variety of conventional munitions in support of ORS. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Anthony Nelson Jr.)
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Anytime and anywhere: Refuelers keep the fight going

U.S. Air Force KC-10 pilot 1st Lt. Daniel Sherman speaks with Maj. Dylan Peralta Aircraft Commander during a refueling mission over Afghanistan, March 9,2018. Sherman and Peralta are deployed from Travis Air Force Base, California. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Anthony Nelson Jr.)
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Anytime and anywhere: Refuelers keep the fight going

U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Jennifer Umbach, flight engineer operates and monitor engine and aircraft system controls and indicators during a refueling mission over Afghanistan, March 9, 2018. Umbach is responsible for aircraft forms and records during flight and while aircraft is away from home station. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Anthony Nelson Jr.)
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Anytime and anywhere: Refuelers keep the fight going

A U.S. Air Force F-16 Fighting Falcon pilot assigned to the 455th Air Expeditionary Wing, Bagram Airfield, Afghanistan approaches a U.S. K.C. 10 Extender over Afghanistan, March 9, 2018. The 455th AEW is the premier counter terrorism wing that enables a successful Train, Advise, and Assist campaign. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Anthony Nelson Jr.)
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