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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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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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