Frontline AFE: The flightline Airmen who ensure aircraft emergency equipment

Photo By Senior Airman Benjamin Riddle | U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Spencer Maki, 62d Operations Support Squadron aircrew flight equipment technician, searches the AFE warehouse shelves for equipment at Joint Base Lewis-McChord, Washington, Dec. 10, 2024. AFE Airmen use a series of numbers, lists and visual inspections to ensure the correct and functional equipment is aboard each aircraft. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Benjamin Riddle)  

JOINT BASE LEWIS-MCCHORD, WASHINGTON, UNITED STATES

12.18.2024

Story by Airman 1st Class Benjamin Riddle 

62nd Airlift Wing

Flightline aircrew flight equipment Airmen with the 62d Operations Support Squadron continuously prepare, check and ensure the functionality of all necessary contingency aircrew equipment at Joint Base Lewis-McChord, Dec. 10, 2024.

These Airmen are tasked with inspecting, configuring and maintaining all aircrew emergency equipment such as: quick don masks, body armor, survival back packs, parachutes, portable emergency oxygen systems and more.

Without these dedicated Airmen, 62d Airlift Wing aircrew would be unable to execute today’s global airlift mission.

• Date Taken: 12.18.2024
• Date Posted: 12.18.2024 15:05
• Story ID: 487789
• Location: JOINT BASE LEWIS-MCCHORD, WASHINGTON, US