Senior Airman Noah Isom, 39th Airlift Squadron loadmaster, conducts preflight checks on a C-130J Super Hercules while weaning the new Uniform Integrated Protective Ensemble Air 2 Piece Under Garment chemical protective suit at Dyess Air Force Base, Texas, June 2, 2021. Research and development of new protective equipment allows the Air Force to find practical ways to combine functionality, operability and comfortability. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Colin Hollowell)