Airman 1st Class Francisco McGlothin, 35th Operations Support Squadron aircrew flight equipment technician, maintains a Joint Helmet Mounted Cueing System at Misawa Air Base, Japan, Aug. 22, 2013. A JHMCS consists of a helmet, oxygen mask and visor, and they must be inspected every 30 days to ensure all components are serviceable. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Kaleb Snay)

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AFE supports pilots through equipment maintenance

An Air Eye Repertory Protection mask is laid out for inspection at Misawa Air Base, Japan, Aug. 22, 2013. The AERP masks must be fitted to each pilot and are designed for protection during a contingency involving chemical attacks. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Kaleb Snay)

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Airman 1st Class Francisco McGlothin, 35th Operations Support Squadron aircrew flight equipment technician, grinds down a Joint Helmet Mounted Cueing System visor at Misawa Air Base, Japan, Aug. 22, 2013. Each JHMCS must be custom fitted to pilots to ensure it fits and works properly, and can take up to six hours to complete as they must trim one-eighth of an inch at a time. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Kaleb Snay)

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Senior Airman Jase Burnett, 35th Operations Support Squadron aircrew flight equipment technician, checks for cracks in an ejector strap spring at Misawa Air Base, Japan, Aug. 22, 2013. If cracks or other discrepancies exist on the harness, it could potentially injure pilots if they need to eject from an F-16 Fighting Falcon. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Kaleb Snay)

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Senior Airman Jase Burnett, 35th Operations Support Squadron aircrew flight equipment technician, pull-tests an ejector strap to ensure it is safe for use at Misawa Air Base, Japan, Aug. 22, 2013. A pilot’s harness must be inspected every 30 days to ensure it is serviceable and will not put a pilot’s life in danger. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Kaleb Snay)

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AFE supports pilots through equipment maintenance

Published Aug. 24, 2013