Photo by Airman 1st Class Aidan Martinez Rosiere | 100th Air Refueling Wing | 09.02.2025
Chris McLennan, chief technology officer, showcases the mask portion of the Integrated Respirator Information System during a demonstration at RAF Mildenhall, England, Sept. 2, 2025. The idea for the system was first developed by a team from 100th MXS and later advanced to compete in the 2019 Air Force’s Spark Tank innovation competition. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Aidan Martínez)...
Photo by Airman 1st Class Aidan Martinez Rosiere | 100th Air Refueling Wing | 09.02.2025
From left, U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Jubal Johnson and Airman 1st Class William Brice, 100th Maintenance Squadron, and Alex Motz, software technician, prepare the Integrated Respirator Information System for a demonstration at RAF Mildenhall, England, Sept. 2, 2025. The IRIS has the potential to save more than 35,000 man hours annually on KC-135 aircraft maintenance. Additionally, the system......
Photo by Airman 1st Class Aidan Martinez Rosiere | 100th Air Refueling Wing | 09.02.2025
U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Hunter Holland, 100th Maintenance Squadron, monitors the live-feed from another Airman using the Integrated Respirator Information System at RAF Mildenhall, England, Sept. 2, 2025. The IRIS provides point-of-view video, two-way audio and a headlamp so maintainers outside confined spaces can monitor work in real time. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Aidan......
Photo by Airman 1st Class Aidan Martinez Rosiere | 100th Air Refueling Wing | 09.02.2025
From left, U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Jubal Johnson and Senior Airman Hunter Holland, both with the 100th Maintenance Squadron, monitor the Integrated Respirator Information System during a demonstration at RAF Mildenhall, England, Sept. 2, 2025. The IRIS can reduce the number of times maintainers must re-enter fuel tanks, improving safety and efficiency. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st......
Photo by Airman 1st Class Aidan Martinez Rosiere | 100th Air Refueling Wing | 09.02.2025
Personnel assigned to the 100th Maintenance Squadron prepare the new Integrated Respirator Information System for a demonstration at RAF Mildenhall, England, Sept. 2, 2025. The IRIS can reduce the number of times maintainers must re-enter fuel tanks, improving safety and efficiency. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Aidan Martínez)...
Photo by Airman 1st Class Aidan Martinez Rosiere | 100th Air Refueling Wing | 09.02.2025
From left, U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Lillian Goll and Airman 1st Class William Brice, 100th Maintenance Squadron, prepare to demonstrate the Integrated Respirator Information System to base leadership at RAF Mildenhall, England, Sept. 2, 2025. The idea for the system was first developed by a team from 100th MXS and later advanced to compete in the 2019 Air Force’s Spark Tank innovation......
Photo by Airman 1st Class Aidan Martinez Rosiere | 100th Air Refueling Wing | 09.02.2025
Airmen assigned to the 100th Maintenance Squadron prepare to use the Integrated Respirator Information System (IRIS) during a demonstration at RAF Mildenhall, England, Sept. 2, 2025. The IRIS has the potential to save more than 35,000 man hours annually on KC-135 aircraft maintenance. Additionally, the system could return about 7,000 days of aircraft availability each year. (U.S. Air Force......
Photo by Airman 1st Class Aidan Martinez Rosiere | 100th Air Refueling Wing | 09.02.2025
A group gathers next to a KC-135 Stratotanker from the 100th Air Refueling Wing during a demonstration of the Integrated Respirator Information System (IRIS) at RAF Mildenhall, England, Sept. 2, 2025. The IRIS went through years of testing to meet official safety standards, ensuring it was safe for use in fuel tanks and other areas with explosive vapors. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st......
