A pilots’ invisible guardian angel

U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Courtney Maleport, 35th Operations Support Squadron aircrew flight equipment technician, makes adjustments to Capt. Christopher Nations’, 13th Fighter Squadron pilot, helmet at Misawa Air Base, Japan, March 14, 2013. AFE airmen are responsible for function checking helmets, parachutes, floatation devices, and other emergency protective equipment. Not only do they test every piece of equipment pilots use during flight or in an emergency scenario, they maintain and inspect them regularly. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Kenna Jackson)

PHOTO BY: Airman st Class Kenna Jackson
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