Danger in the details

Staff Sgt. Athena Garretson, 22nd Maintenance Squadron munitions inspector in training, inspects blank rounds May 25, 2021, at McConnell Air Force Base, Kansas. Munition Airmen store, transport, arm, and disarm weapon systems to ensure the safety of Airmen at McConnell. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Zachary Willis)

Technical Sgt. Ryan Marrin, 22nd Maintenance Squadron senior munitions inspector, examines expired life vest flares that are set for decommissioning May 25, 2021, at McConnell Air Force Base, Kansas. Flares are replaced every 10 years and are safely disposed of by explosive ordnance disposal. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Zachary Willis)

Senior Airman Corey Boone, 22nd Maintenance Squadron munitions inspector in training, analyzes spent rounds May 25, 2021, at McConnell Air Force Base, Kansas. Munitions Airmen check all spent brass to ensure that there are no unfired rounds or gunpowder left in casings before being recycled. Currently, McConnell’s munitions team provides ammunition to 37 military organizations across Kansas. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Zachary Willis)