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339th Flight Test Squadron aircrew flight equipment

Master Sgt. Kevin Spano, 339th Flight Test Squadron aircrew flight equipment NCO in charge, inspects parachute lines April 26, 2017, at Robins Air Force Base, Georgia. One thing to look for when inspecting parachute lines is to ensure no lines are tangled together. (U.S. Air Force photo by Jamal D. Sutter)

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339th Flight Test Squadron aircrew flight equipment

Staff Sgt. Scott Watson, 339th Flight Test Squadron aircrew flight equipment technician, inspects a parachute April 26, 2017, at Robins Air Force Base, Georgia. Aircrew flight equipment Airmen with the 339th FLTS are responsible for performing inspections, maintenance and adjustments to F-15 and C-5 flight and safety equipment. (U.S. Air Force photo by Jamal D. Sutter)

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339th Flight Test Squadron aircrew flight equipment

Staff Sgt. Scott Watson, 339th Flight Test Squadron aircrew flight equipment technician, secures a beacon to a parachute harness April 26, 2017, at Robins Air Force Base, Georgia. Watson has been with the unit for a year. (U.S. Air Force photo by Jamal D. Sutter)

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339th Flight Test Squadron aircrew flight equipment

Master Sgt. Kevin Spano, 339th Flight Test Squadron aircrew flight equipment NCO in charge, checks parachute harness inspection dates April 26, 2017, at Robins Air Force Base, Georgia. Spano has been with the unit for two years. (U.S. Air Force photo by Jamal D. Sutter)

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339th Flight Test Squadron aircrew flight equipment

Airman 1st Class Khalil Smalls, 339th Flight Test Squadron aircrew flight equipment helper, reassembles components of an MBU-20/P oxygen mask April 26, 2017, at Robins Air Force Base, Georgia. The mask provides pressure breathing for aircrew and reduces the probability of G-induced loss of consciousness. (U.S. Air Force photo by Jamal D. Sutter)

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339th Flight Test Squadron aircrew flight equipment

Tech. Sgt. Eduard Van Thiel, 339th Flight Test Squadron aircrew flight equipment journeyman, reassembles components of an MBU-20/P oxygen mask April 26, 2017, at Robins Air Force Base, Georgia. Aircrew flight equipment specialists ensure all flight and safety equipment are operational and able to be fully utilized during operations and emergency situations. (U.S. Air Force photo by Jamal D. Sutter)

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339th Flight Test Squadron aircrew flight equipment

Master Sgt. Brandi Bray and Tech. Sgt. Eduard Van Thiel, 339th Flight Test Squadron aircrew flight equipment, operate a head-mounted display test system April 26, 2017, at Robins Air Force Base, Georgia. Aircrew flight equipment Airmen with the 339th FLTS are responsible for performing inspections, maintenance and adjustments to F-15 and C-5 flight and safety equipment. (U.S. Air Force photo by Jamal D. Sutter)

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339th Flight Test Squadron aircrew flight equipment

Master Sgt. Kevin Spano, left, and Staff Sgt. Scott Watson, 339th Flight Test Squadron aircrew flight equipment, conduct quality assurance to a parachute harness April 26, 2017, at Robins Air Force Base, Georgia. Aircrew flight equipment specialists ensure all flight and safety equipment are operational and able to be fully utilized during operations and emergency situations. (U.S. Air Force photo by Jamal D. Sutter)

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339th Flight Test Squadron aircrew flight equipment

Staff Sgt. Scott Watson, 339th Flight Test Squadron aircrew flight equipment technician, inspects a parachute April 26, 2017, at Robins Air Force Base, Georgia. Aircrew flight equipment specialists ensure all flight and safety equipment are operational and able to be fully utilized during operations and emergency situations. (U.S. Air Force photo by Jamal D. Sutter)

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A pilot's lifeline: AFE ensures flyer safety

Published April 27, 2017
By Jamal D. Sutter
413th Flight Test Group

ROBINS AIR FORCE BASE, Ga. -- Master Sgt. Kevin Spano, 339th Flight Test Squadron aircrew flight equipment NCO in charge, inspects parachute lines April 26, 2017, at Robins Air Force Base, Georgia. One thing to look for when inspecting parachute lines is to ensure no lines are tangled together. (U.S. Air Force photo by Jamal D. Sutter)