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Equipped to refuel: AFE saves lives

Senior Airman Jordon Porter, 22nd Operations Support Squadron Aircrew Flight Equipment technician, prepares chemical gear Aug. 11, 2017, at McConnell Air Force Base, Kan. AFE Airmen maintain chemical gear by searching for the smallest holes, scratches or tears that could potentially endanger a life. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Alan Ricker)
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Equipped to refuel: AFE saves lives

Staff Sgt. Jason Samson, 22nd Operations Support Squadron Aircrew Flight Equipment technician, tests a quick-don oxygen mask Aug. 10, 2017, at McConnell Air Force Base, Kan. The masks are exchanged every 30 days to make sure the equipment is always ready for use during an emergency situation, such as a recent occurrence of an in-flight emergency when smoke filled the cabin and the aircrew safely landed the aircraft. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Airman Alan Ricker)
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Equipped to refuel: AFE saves lives

The quick-don oxygen mask is used to administer oxygen directly to aircrew and prevent loss of consciousness in an event of sudden loss of cabin pressure. It also protects against effects of toxic fumes in the event of an aircraft fire. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Alan Ricker)
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Equipped to refuel: AFE saves lives

Senior Airman Jordon Porter, 22nd Operations Support Squadron Aircrew Flight Equipment technician, cleans a flight helmet for a post-flight check Aug. 10, 2017, at McConnell Air Force Base, Kan. Porter and other AFE Airmen are tasked with maintaining flight helmets, chemical gear, night vision goggles and other safety equipment used by aircrew. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Alan Ricker)
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Equipped to refuel: AFE saves lives

McConnell Airmen equip a KC-135 Stratotanker for flight Aug 11, 2017, at McConnell Air Force Base, Kan. Everything is tested and checked to allow aircrew to safely conduct missions even during an emergency. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Alan Ricker)
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