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Senior Airman Devin Litton, 22nd Operations Support Squadron aircrew flight equipment journeyman, uses a sewing machine, July 18, 2014, at McConnell Air Force Base, Kan. Sewing is one of several skills an AFE Airmen must be proficient with for repairing life rafts and other emergency components. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class John Linzmeier)


Threading the needle

Senior Airman Devin Litton, 22nd Operations Support Squadron aircrew flight equipment journeyman, uses a sewing machine, July 18, 2014, at McConnell Air Force Base, Kan. Sewing is one of several skills an AFE Airmen must be proficient with for repairing life rafts and other emergency components. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class John Linzmeier)

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Brad Voorhees, 22nd Civil Engineer Squadron lead firefighter, climbs a ladder during a training exercise April 6, 2017, in base housing at McConnell Air Force Base, Kan. The firefighters climbed onto the roof of a vacant house to cut ventilation holes. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Erin McClellan)
Two 22nd Civil Engineer Squadron firefighters spray water to simulate extinguishing a fire during a training exercise April 6, 2017, in base housing at McConnell Air Force Base, Kan. The exercise was performed in a vacant house, which allowed the firefighters to practice their procedures in a different environment than they are used to. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Erin McClellan)
A 22nd Civil Engineer Squadron firefighter walks through smoke during a training exercise April 6, 2017, in base housing at McConnell Air Force Base, Kan. The smoke generator provided the firefighters with experience operating in low-visibility conditions. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Erin McClellan)
Firefighters assigned to the 22nd Civil Engineer Squadron enter a house during a training exercise April 6, 2017, in base housing at McConnell Air Force Base, Kan. McConnell’s firefighters train regularly to ensure they are prepared to respond to any emergency. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Erin McClellan)
Brad Voorhees, 22nd Civil Engineer Squadron lead firefighter, uses a chainsaw to cut a hole in the roof of a vacant house during a training exercise April 6, 2017, in base housing at McConnell Air Force Base, Kan. Vertical ventilation is a method used during structural firefighting. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Erin McClellan)
A 22nd Civil Engineer Squadron firefighter carries a victim out of a house during a training exercise April 6, 2017, in base housing at McConnell Air Force Base, Kan. Search and rescue training is usually conducted with dummies, but occasionally an actual person is added to provide more realistic training. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Erin McClellan)
Brad Voorhees, 22nd Civil Engineer Squadron lead firefighter, pauses during a training exercise April 6, 2017, in base housing at McConnell Air Force Base, Kan. The training was performed several times in order to provide as much experience to the firefighters as possible. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Erin McClellan)
A 22nd Civil Engineer Squadron firefighter performs overhaul and salvage during a training exercise April 6, 2017, in base housing at McConnell Air Force Base, Kan. This procedure is used to look for fire extension into the walls or ceiling of a building. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Erin McClellan)
Senior Airmen Matthew McClendon and Tyler Ritchey, 22nd Civil Engineer Squadron firefighters, talk to each other during a training exercise April 6, 2017, in base housing at McConnell Air Force Base, Kan. Communication during exercises is important to ensure the mission is completed safely and efficiently. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Erin McClellan)
A 22nd Civil Engineer Squadron firefighter feeds a hose into a house during a training exercise April 6, 2017, in base housing at McConnell Air Force Base, Kan. The firefighters must work together to perform their duties and keep the base populace safe during any emergency. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Erin McClellan)
Firefighters assigned to the 22nd Civil Engineer Squadron prepare to complete a training exercise April 6, 2017, in base housing at McConnell Air Force Base, Kan. The firefighters used a vacant house that is scheduled for demolition during training to simulate a real-world emergency situation. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Erin McClellan)
Senior Airman Ryan Garvey, 22nd Civil Engineer Squadron Explosive Ordinance Disposal journeyman, talks to For Inspiration and Recognition of Science and Technology Robotics competitors about one of EOD’s robots March 24, 2017, in Oklahoma City, Okla. The EOD Airmen showcased their unique part of McConnell’s mission set to teens interested in science, technology, electronics and mathematics careers. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Erin McClellan)